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Director, Business Services, at the National Land Agency (NLA), Lori-Ann Thompson, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on January 28. She reported that there has been a significant drop in the level of complaints from customers, since the agency introduced several measures to improve the level of service.
Director, Business Services, at the National Land Agency (NLA), Lori-Ann Thompson, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on January 28. She reported that there has been a significant drop in the level of complaints from customers, since the agency introduced several measures to improve the level of service.

NLA Reports Significant Reduction in Complaints

The National Land Agency (NLA) is reporting a significant reduction in the number of complaints it receives form persons using its services. Director of Business Services at the NLA, Lori-Ann Thompson, attributes the decline to better ‘on-the-ground’ communication and changes...
Pauline Smith (right), Executive Director of The Network of Women speaks about the work of her group in helping to alleviate poverty for rural women through farming at a JIS ‘Think Tank’. She is joined by Maxine McIntosh of Superior Crafts & More (second right); Project Manager for the Social Enterprise Boost Initiative (SEBI), Jennifer Sharrier (third right) and General Manager of the Jamaica National (JN) Foundation, Saffrey Brown (left).
Pauline Smith (right), Executive Director of The Network of Women speaks about the work of her group in helping to alleviate poverty for rural women through farming at a JIS ‘Think Tank’. She is joined by Maxine McIntosh of Superior Crafts & More (second right); Project Manager for the Social Enterprise Boost Initiative (SEBI), Jennifer Sharrier (third right) and General Manager of the Jamaica National (JN) Foundation, Saffrey Brown (left).

Social Enterprises Empowering Communities
General Manager of the Jamaica National (JN) Foundation, Saffrey Brown (left), explains the importance of Social Enterprises to Jamaica at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on January 15. She is joined by Maxine McIntosh of Superior Crafts & More (second left); Project Manager for the Social Enterprise Boost Initiative (SEBI), Jennifer Sharrier (third left) and Pauline Smith, Executive Director of the Network of Women. The 2015 Social Enterprise Summit will be held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on January 26 & 27.
General Manager of the Jamaica National (JN) Foundation, Saffrey Brown (left), explains the importance of Social Enterprises to Jamaica at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on January 15. She is joined by Maxine McIntosh of Superior Crafts & More (second left); Project Manager for the Social Enterprise Boost Initiative (SEBI), Jennifer Sharrier (third left) and Pauline Smith, Executive Director of the Network of Women. The 2015 Social Enterprise Summit will be held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on January 26 & 27.

Summit to Discuss Importance of Social Enterprise
Executive Director of the Legal Aid Clinic (LAC), Hugh Faulkner, is encouraging citizens to utilise the services of the Mobile Justice Unit
Executive Director of the Legal Aid Clinic (LAC), Hugh Faulkner, is encouraging citizens to utilise the services of the Mobile Justice Unit

Legal Aid Council Pushes For Law Reform
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) attached to the Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB), Karina Powell-Hood, says focus will be placed on boosting police youth clubs and neighbourhood watches next year.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) attached to the Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB), Karina Powell-Hood, says focus will be placed on boosting police youth clubs and neighbourhood watches next year.

JCF to Boost Police Youth Clubs And Neighbourhood Watches Next Year

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Executive Director of the Legal Aid Council, Hugh Faulkner, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘ThinkTank’
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Legal Representation is a Right

Executive Director of the Legal Aid Council, Hugh Faulkner, is reminding Jamaicans that legal representation is the right of every citizen. “The fact that you are unable to retain an attorney privately should not be to your detriment. If the police do not advise you that you are entitled to an attorney, you can make the request,” said Mr Faulkner....
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Chief Executive Officer at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, gives Christmas shopping tips at a recent JIS Think Tank.
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Christmas Shoppers Urged To Manage Spending

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging Christmas shoppers to now their rights and practise proper budgeting and good money management, as they make their purchases. Highlighting shopping tips at a recent JIS Think Tank, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the CAC, Dolsie Allen, emphasises the need for consumers to “be more knowledgeable, discriminating and vigilant,” when making purchases, and...
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Director, Business Operations at Jamaica Mortgage Bank, Hecton Hemans addressing a JIS Think Tank on December 9.
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JMB Develops Housing Statistics Database

Jamaicans will soon be able to benefit from a database of housing starts that is being developed by the Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB). The Housing Starts Metrics will be used to provide information on, monitor and measure island wide performance of housing starts. Housing starts is an economic indicator that reflects the number of privately owned housing units on which...
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Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities, Christine Hendricks, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
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JCPD Wants Greater Access to ICT for the Disabled

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) is seeking to create greater access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for members of the disabled community. Executive Director of the JCPD, Christine Hendricks, recently returned to the island from a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) sponsored conference, which discussed the role of ICTs for persons with disabilities,...
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Head of the Police Traffic Division Senior Superintendent Calvin Allen (r) addresses a JIS Think Tank. Also pictured is Managing Director of the Transport Authority Mr. Donald Foster.
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Transport Authority and Police Partner to Improve Road Safety

The Transport Authority will be working closely with the police during the upcoming holiday season to instill order and discipline on the roadways so as to reduce road crashes. Managing Director of the Authority, Donald Foster, said public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators and commuters are being targeted. “We would be working closely (with the police) during the holiday season to...
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Manager, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Dr. Peter Ruddock, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
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Study Underway to Select Local Crops for Biofuel Production

A study is underway to select local crops for biofuel production, in an effort to expand Jamaica’s sources of energy supply. Manager, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Dr. Peter Ruddock, said the company is continuing its research to extract biodiesel from plants, so as to reduce the importation of fuel. Speaking at a Jamaica Information...
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President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), O’Neil Grant, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on November 12. Civil Service Week will be observed from November 16 to 21 under the theme: ‘Public Sector Advancement though Partnership and Collaboration’.
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Students to Vie For Prizes at JCSA Secondary School Quiz

Students from schools across the island will vie for trophies and other prizes at the Jamaica Civil Service Association’s (JCSA) 15th annual Secondary School Quiz Competition. The event is scheduled for Thursday (November 20) at the Medallion Hall Hotel, St. Andrew, beginning at 10:00 a.m., and is part of activities for Civil Service Week from November 16 to 21. Providing...
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