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Delegates from over 40 western hemispheric nations, and international partner organisations, are currently in Kingston attending the 5th Pan American Regional Meeting of the Conference of Parties to the Convention on Wetlands (RAMSAR), being held between December 6 and 10 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston. Organised by the Ministry of Housing, Environment, Water and Local Government, through the...

University of the West Indies (UWI) Professor, Anthony Clayton, says that Jamaica must increase investment in technology and highly skilled areas to ensure the employability of future generations. He noted that fast-paced advancements in science and technology will make some jobs and professions obsolete. “To a very considerable extent, our future depends on our ability to generate the skills that...

The Management Institute for National Development (MIND) is encouraging all Jamaicans to support the goals of the Public Sector Transformation process. In an interview with JIS News, Director of Business Development and Communication, Glynis Salmon, said participation from a wide cross section of society will assist the government in charting the way forward for the public sector. She stated that...

'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure' captures the essence of what the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) strives for, in their effort to reduce the abuse of illicit drugs and substances among Jamaicans. The NCDA has, since its inception, been working through partnerships with schools, communities, churches and corporate organizations, in an effort to promote...

Residents from Westmoreland were on Thursday (Nov. 10) informed about Government's plans for the development of the minerals industry, as the Ministry of Energy and Mining continued its island-wide consultations on the 'Draft National Minerals Policy.' Scores of residents, including students, teachers and Members of the Westmoreland Parish Council attended the session, which was held during the monthly sitting of...

The National Centre for Youth Development (NCYD), in collaboration with the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ),will host a one day youth development workshop to strengthen the youth mainstreaming process, on Tuesday (November 15) at the PIOJ, Oxford Road, New Kingston. Programme Development Specialist with the NCYD, Tanya Powell, said the event is geared to having youth firming their stake...

The Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL) has responded positively to a charge given in 2007 by portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, to ensure that rural communities are given priority in the supply of water. An agency of the Ministry of Housing, Environment, Water and Local Government, the company has undertaken and completed some 19 major rural water projects at...

Senior Advisor in the Public Sector Establishment Division of the Cabinet Office, Wayne Jones, has underscored the importance of civil servants, at all levels, having an understanding of their roles and responsibilities in the delivery of public services. This, he contends, is necessary within the context of the transformation process currently being effected within the public sector. Speaking at the...

The Government is making headway in restoring the Essential National Health Research Committee, to help guide health research in priority areas. Minister of Health, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, made the disclosure in a message to the National Health Research Conference in Kingston, Thursday (October 27), read by Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Eva Lewis Fuller. The committee, which has been defunct for...

Jamaica launched its National Aid for Trade Strategy on October 27, which is designed to enhancing the country’s export capacity and improve competitiveness. The strategy, developed by the Government in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID), articulates the country’s trade-related priorities, and is designed to attract and ensure focused access...

Upgrading the island's infrastructure, in particular the seaports, has been one of the major objectives of the Ministry of Transport and Works, led by Minister, Hon. Mike Henry. This is being done in order to capitalise on the island’s strategic geographical location in relation to other countries in the western hemisphere, says Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Alwin Hales,...

Minister of Youth, Sport and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the rich history of the nation will be showcased come 2012, as Jamaica marks 50 years as an independent nation. Speaking at the media launch of Jamaica 50 anniversary celebrations on Thursday evening (October 20) on the lawns of Jamaica House, the Minister, who is chairman of the planning committee,...