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Director of Business Services at the National Land Agency (NLA), Lori-Ann Thompson (left), speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held on October 29 at the agency’s head office in Kingston. Looking on (from left) are: Director, Strategic Relations and Communications, Thomson Reuters, Christopher Barlow; and Manager, Property Services, NLA, Peter Baker.
Director of Business Services at the National Land Agency (NLA), Lori-Ann Thompson (left), speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held on October 29 at the agency’s head office in Kingston. Looking on (from left) are: Director, Strategic Relations and Communications, Thomson Reuters, Christopher Barlow; and Manager, Property Services, NLA, Peter Baker.

NLA Eyes Top Spot in Public Sector Customer Service Competition

The National Land Agency (NLA) continues to improve its service delivery through the use of technology and innovation and has its eyes set on taking the top spot in the 2014 Public Sector Customer Service Competition now underway. The biennial...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon Arnaldo Brown, underscores the relevance of the stock market to Jamaicans in the Diaspora, at a JIS Think Tank on October 8.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon Arnaldo Brown, underscores the relevance of the stock market to Jamaicans in the Diaspora, at a JIS Think Tank on October 8.

Diaspora Bond Still Being Considered
Deputy General Manager of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, Robin Levy, discusses the importance of listing on the Junior Stock Market at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on October 8.
Deputy General Manager of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, Robin Levy, discusses the importance of listing on the Junior Stock Market at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on October 8.

SMEs Urged to Get Listed on Junior Stock Market
Chairman of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Allan Lewis, encourages members of the Jamaican Diaspora to invest in the stock market at a JIS Think Tank held on Wednesday, October 8, at the agency’s headquarters on Half-Way-Tree Road.
Chairman of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Allan Lewis, encourages members of the Jamaican Diaspora to invest in the stock market at a JIS Think Tank held on Wednesday, October 8, at the agency’s headquarters on Half-Way-Tree Road.

Diaspora Encouraged to Invest in Jamaica Stock Market
Consultant Urologist at the University Hospital of the West Indies and Lecturer and Head of Urology at the University of the West Indies, Dr. Belinda Morrison, Williams explains the importance of screening for prostate cancer, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Consultant Urologist at the University Hospital of the West Indies and Lecturer and Head of Urology at the University of the West Indies, Dr. Belinda Morrison, Williams explains the importance of screening for prostate cancer, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’.

JCS Urges Men to be Proactive

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Finance & Public ServiceJIS Think Tank

Persons Encouraged to Invest in Stocks

Persons are being encouraged to “invest in their future,” through the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), by Chairman, Allan Lewis. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on October 8, Mr. Lewis said there is no limit to the amount one can save or who can save, but everybody should save something. “If you’re not putting away something today, you’re going to...
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Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ recently.
JIS Think TankTourism

Several Activities Planned for Tourism Awareness Week

The Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment will be participating in a slew of activities to observe Tourism Awareness Week, from September 21 to October 1. Themed: ‘Tourism and Community Development’, the week will focus on the sector’s involvement in community activities and its contribution to Jamaica’s social and economic development. Highlighting activities for the week at a JIS ‘Think Tank’...
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Executive Director of the Jamaica Cancer Society, Yulit Gordon (left) addresses a Think Tank to launch Prostate Cancer Awareness Month on July 26 at the offices of the JIS. Also pictured are Dr. Audley Betton, General Practitioner and Prostate Cancer Survivor and Dr. Belinda Morrison, Consultant Urologist at the University Hospital of the West Indies and Lecturer and Head of Urology at the University of the West Indies.
Health & WellnessJIS Think Tank

Companies Urged to Encourage Men to Do Screening for Prostate Cancer

Companies are being urged to make screening for prostate cancer among male employees a calendar activity, and to schedule the exercise during September, observed as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month by the Jamaica Cancer Society. The call has come from Executive Director of the Jamaica Cancer Society, Yulit Gordon, who was addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on August 26. Mrs. Gordon...
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AgricultureJIS Think Tank

Over $1Billion in Economic Benefits from Denbigh 2014 – Senator Norman Grant

Chairman of the Denbigh Planning Committee, Senator Norman Grant, is predicting over $1 billion in economic benefits from Denbigh 2014. The 62nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show will take place from Friday, August 1 to Sunday, August 3 under the theme: ‘Grow What We Eat…Eat What We Grow’, with the sub-theme: ‘Agriculture…Going for Growth.’ Addressing a...
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Director of the Work Permit Unit, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Lisa-Ann Grant, speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, at the company’s head office. Ms. Grant says the unit will continue to monitor foreign workers, even as the Ministry restructures the processing of work permits to attract more investment in underskilled areas.
JIS Think TankLabour

Labour Ministry Ensures Compliance

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has been working closely with its key partners to ensure that foreign nationals continue to be compliant with the terms and conditions of their work permits. “We have the full assurance and confidence of our partners, including the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), in the granting of work permits and we are...
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Chairman of Fathers Incorporated, Dr. Herbert Gayle, addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on June 12, on the topic: ‘Daddy Matters,’ and highlighting the impact of resident fathers on the home and society.
Health & WellnessJIS Think Tank

Increase in Couple Families

Since Independence, the number of couple families - two people living together in a marriage or common law relationship with a child - has increased from 20 per cent to 42 per cent. This was disclosed by Fathers Incorporated Chairman, Dr. Herbert Gayle, who was speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on June 12. He said Fathers Incorporated would like...
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