More

Telework, should it take hold in Jamaica, would be of significant benefit to the disabled community, said Senator Floyd Morris, Minister of State for Labour and Social Security. Telework is an emerging trend in labour policy, whereby persons can opt to work from a remote location, enabled by telecommunication, rather than go into an office. Senator Morris, who was speaking...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Omar Davies has said that the two Memoranda of Understanding that have been signed between the Government and the Trade Unions representing the public sector, were the most speedily concluded negotiations since his tenure as Minister of Finance. He made the observation at a press briefing, which was held at the Ministry's National Heroes...

Commissioner of Police, Lucius Thomas, has called for the adoption of the principles of restorative justice in the Jamaican criminal justice system, as a peaceful approach to solving crime and violence. Commissioner Thomas, who was speaking today (Oct. 20) at a Jamaica Constabulary Force-organized mediation conference at the Medallion Hall Hotel on Hope Road, explained that restorative justice was a...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has stressed that Government and charitable organisations must work together to bring about the development of the nation, while guarding against perpetuating the dependency syndrome. Addressing the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) 25th annual benefit gala and auction in Lower Manhattan on October 19, the Prime Minister said that organizations, such as the AFJ, do...

The Jamaica Ship Registry (JSR) has expanded its international network of representatives, with the appointment of Calvin W. Cheng, chairman of Eastmark (Shipping) Associates, as deputy registrar for the United States and Shanghai. Dr. Basil K. Bryan, Consul General to New York, witnessed the signing ceremony, which was held recently at the Consulate. The JSR already has deputy registrars in...

The Hanover and Westmoreland Divisions of the Jamaica Fire Brigade have planned a number of activities to mark Fire Safety Week, which is being observed from October 22 to 28 under the theme: 'Preventing Fires - Protecting our Environment". Assistant Superintendent with the Hanover Fire Brigade, Paul Hibert, told JIS News that there will be a full week of activities...

Their Excellencies, the Most Hon. Professor Kenneth Hall and the Most Hon. Mrs. Rheima Hall, will be in Canada from October 21 to 30, where they will take part in a number of activities organized by Jamaican organizations. During their 10-day visit, their Excellencies will attend the annual banquet and awards gala of the Jamaican (Ottawa) Community Association. The event...

State Minister for Labour and Social Security, Senator Floyd Morris, has said that the government is committed to implementing a flexi-work week, noting that the country stands to benefit from the arrangement. Having the legislation in place, he said, will enhance Jamaica's ability to benefit from emerging trends in labour policy such as Telework, where persons may work from a...

You know you are special as a new community, when not only your present Prime Minister, but also your former Prime Minister, The Most Hon. P.J. Patterson, come to celebrate with you. I want to begin by acknowledging Mr. Patterson in a very special way. It was his passion and commitment to making sure that more and more Jamaicans were...

The Westmoreland Parish Council will expend approximately $10 million to carry out extensive refurbishing works on the St. Paul's Road, which is in close proximity to Negril. The project, which is expected to begin next week, will entail the construction of new drainage system, side walk and asphalt resurfacing and will directly benefit residents of Good Hope, Mount Airy, Orange...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing, Transport, Water and Works, Richard Azan, toured several roads in the Rio Grande Valley of Portland this week, to get a first hand view of their condition. Among the areas toured were Rivers View, Belleview, Comfort Castle, Mill Bank, Moore Town and Cornwall Barracks. The tour also afforded the State Minister the...

Thirty students, whose parents are serving in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), or died while serving, were awarded scholarships yesterday (October 19), to further their education at the University of the West Indies, Northern Caribbean University, and the University of Technology for a period of three years. Each scholarship is valued at $100,000 annually, and priority was given to children...