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The Most Hon Andrew Holness Prime Minister of Jamaica with HE Dr. Hage Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia and Government officials.

GOJ Committed to Stronger Partnership with Namibia – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has underscored Jamaica’s commitment in strengthening its partnership with the South African state of Namibia. Speaking during bilateral talks yesterday (Monday July 23) with Namibian President His Excellency Dr Hage Geingob, Prime Minister Holness stated that...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC), Dr. Charles Douglas (left), exchanges greetings with Management Consultant, Global Management Services Limited, Dr. Henley Morgan, at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) 20th annual public lecture, at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on July 19. At centre is Director of Business Development and Communication at MIND, Marlene Campbell.

Business Innovation Will Boost Productivity Levels

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dean-Roy Bernard (left), greets Mexico’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Juan José Gonzalez Mijares (right), at Thursday’s (July 19) launch of the ‘Project for Capacity Development in Digital Preservation for Records and Information Professionals’, at the Ministry in Kingston. At centre is Director for Information Technology at the General National Archives of Mexico, Erick Cardoso Espinosa.

Education Ministry Partners With Mexico to Preserve Records

Business Development and Communications Director at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), Marlene Campbell. (File)

MIND Stages 20th Public Lecture July 19

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), exchages greetings with Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Henry at the debut of the ‘Go for the Goals – On the Road to the Jamaica we want by 2030' roadshows at Rudolf Elder Park, St. Thomas, on Wednesday (July 11). At centre is Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Michael Hue. The public education campaign is a joint initiative of the United Nations and the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) and is aimed at promoting Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Minister Mckenzie Welcomes ‘Go For the Goals’ Roadshows

Senior Medical Officer, HIV/STI/TB Unit, Ministry of Health, Dr. Nicola Skyers (right), emphasises a point to (from left): Policy and Advocacy Officer, Jamaica AIDS Support for Life (JASL), Patrick Lalor; and Country Director, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Manoela Manova, at a Symposium on HIV-related Legislation and Human Rights, organised by JASL, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Tuesday (July 10).

8 years ago Health & WellnessVision 2030

Health Facilities Must Be Accessible to All – Dr. Skyers

The Ministry of Health is reiterating its commitment to ensuring that all its health facilities are customer-friendly and accessible to every Jamaican. Senior Medical Officer in the Ministry’s HIV/STI/TB Unit, Dr. Nicola Skyers, stressed that all Jamaicans should be able to utilise healthcare services without discrimination. “It is not enough to provide facilities for persons to access treatment, but it...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Companies Office of Jamaica, Judith Ramlogan (right), speaks about the benefits of the Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF), during a JIS Think Tank on June 20. At left is Principal Director for the Modernisation Programme Implementation Unit of the Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation Division, Office of the Cabinet, Wayne Robertson.

8 years ago CommerceVision 2030

Businesses Utilising COJ Electronic Registration

A total of 130 entities have utilised the Companies Office of Jamaica’s (COJ) Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF) since the online facility was piloted on April 4. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the COJ, Judith Ramlogan, made the disclosure at a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (June 20). She explained that eBRF allows for expedited business-name reservation and registration. She...

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), is in light conversation with Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Chairman, Russell Hadeed (right); and Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme (EECP) Project Manager, Jody Grizzle, at the launch of the PCJ/Government of Jamaica Energy Champion Competition, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on June 13.

8 years ago EnergyScienceTechnologyVision 2030

$230 Million Saved Under Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects

The Government has saved $230 million, to date, and reduced environmental emissions from the implementation of major programmes in energy efficiency, conservation and management. The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ)-implemented initiatives are the Deployment of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in the Public Sector Project, launched in 2016, to provide renewable energy and energy-efficiency systems in six hospitals; and the...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, inspects the passing out parade at the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) Recruit Intake 1801 graduation ceremony, held in Moneague, St. Ann, on June 9.

8 years ago National SecurityVision 2030Youth

Security Minister Says Engaging Youth Critical to Crime Reduction

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says Jamaica’s best hope of significantly reducing crime hinges on a positively engaged youth population. Addressing recruits and senior officers at the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) graduation ceremony in Moneague, St. Ann, on June 9, Dr. Chang said it is against this background that it is so important to give young...

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Marcia Gilbert-Roberts (left); and Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of the United States in Jamaica, Eric Khant, signing copies of the Memorandum of Understanding or the Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership on Thursday (May 31) at the Ministry in New Kingston.

8 years ago Foreign AffairsVision 2030Youth

Jamaica and United States Sign MOU to Combat Child Trafficking

The Governments of Jamaica and the United States of America have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, which is aimed at combating the trafficking of children in Jamaica. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Marcia Gilbert-Roberts; and Chargé d’Affaires, United States Embassy in Jamaica, Eric Khant, signed the agreement on...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Christine Hendricks, assists with the painting of the Cumberland Road Health Centre in Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Labour Day (May 23). The health centre was one of two projects that received national focus during this year’s Labour Day activities.

8 years ago LabourSocial SecurityVision 2030

Codes of Practice to Protect Persons with Disabilities

Workplaces will be better equipped to deal with persons with disabilities when the Codes of Practice is completed. The document will guide employers on how to ensure that the employee is not at a disadvantage. The Codes of Practice will provide minimum standards by which the public will be guided on how to interact with, and allow for the participation...

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (standing), makes his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 15.

8 years ago CabinetSectoral Debate 2018/2019TechnologyVision 2030

Cabinet to Receive Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Shortly

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the proposed National Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Policy will go to Cabinet shortly. He made the disclosure during his 2018/19 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 15). The policy seeks to advance Jamaica’s economic, social and environmental agenda by ensuring that ST&I are integrated into...