The Brown’s Town Chapter of the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), in St. Ann, will join forces with the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) to remove garbage from three beaches in Discovery Bay, as part of International Coastal Clean-up Day on September 21. The global initiative is aimed at reducing marine pollution, with JET being the national coordinator of International Coastal...

The Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) is reporting strong performance by adolescent mothers, who sat the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations this year. Examination Coordinator, Georgianna Galloway Hill, said that 44 girls were entered for CSEC. “We are pleased with their performance. This year, in six out of the nine core subjects that we entered our students, we...

Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Senior Project Officer for Data Analysis, Ricardo Edwards, says that increasing employee engagement is crucial in driving higher levels of productivity in organisations. He noted that Jamaica has one of the lowest levels of labour productivity in the region, and JBDC surveys indicate that one in four employees is disengaged. “There is strong statistical correlation...

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is aiming to attract 500 persons to the 2019 Employee Engagement Conference from October 16 to 17. The event will be held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston, under the theme ‘Employee Experience 3D – Design. Develop. Deliver’. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday, September 3, Chief Executive...

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) will be facilitating various initiatives to reposition the country to be more competitive in the higher value-added segments in the outsourcing sector. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, President of JAMPRO, Diane Edwards noted that the Agency has developed a strong marketing strategy for the industry, with primary focus on attracting more shared services...

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is reminding farmers to wear the proper protective gear when using pesticides on their farms. Speaking with JIS News, Principal Director, Technical Services, RADA, Marina Young said the Agency has faced challenges with farmers, using the required gear such as, overalls, goggles, chemical resistant gloves and respirators. “The reasons are various including the fact...

Programme Director, Skills Development for the Global Services Sector (GSS) Project, Marjorie Straw, says the initiative will play a significant role in closing the skills gap for the global digital services. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on August 28, Miss Straw, who operates out of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), said the project will also help Jamaica to compete at...