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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), accepts a token from Chief Executive Officer of IBEX Global, Robert Dechant, following an address at a ceremony to officially open the company’s offices in Portmore Pines, Portmore, St. Catherine, on October 27. The company currently employs 550 persons, with a view to increasing that number to 1,000 when the facility is complete.

Gov’t Working to Boost BPO Investment

By: Denise Dennis, October 28, 2016

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is working to review its regulatory and legislative framework in order to make Jamaica the country of choice for business...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses the 14th annual conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utilities Regulators (OOCUR) at the Secrets Resort in Freeport, Montego Bay, on October 26.

PM Commends OUR

By: Garwin Davis, October 27, 2016

Manager, Loan Origination at the Development Bank of Jamaica, Tracy-Ann McIntosh, (right), addresses a recent JIS Think Tank to provide details about the Inter-American Microenterprise Forum (FOROMIC) to be held from October 24 to 26 in Montego Bay. Listening is Assistant Business Advisory Services Manager at Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Keera Walters.

FOROMIC to Create Opportunities for MSMEs

By: Shari-Ann Palmer, October 20, 2016

Labour 9 years ago Three Disabled Young Men Receive Scholarships
By: Shari-Ann Palmer, September 23, 2016
Culture 9 years ago Independence Display Champions Named
By: Chris Patterson, September 15, 2016
Foreign Affairs 9 years ago Jamaica Can have Developed Economy by 2030 – US Ambassador
By: Latonya Linton, September 9, 2016

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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses a group of community stakeholders at the first of a series of sessions to offer training on justice services and conflict resolution, at the Ministry’s offices on Constant Spring Road in Kingston on September 1. The participants included school administrators, justices of the peace, custodes, and leaders of the church. They were given training in restorative justice, victim support, legal aid and child diversion, as well as how to identify and help fight human trafficking, child abuse, domestic violence and other social ills.

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Justice Ministry Hosts Sensitisation Session for Community Leaders

The Ministry of Justice, yesterday (September 1), hosted the first in a series of sensitisation sessions to equip community leaders with skills to help citizens access justice services, resolve conflicts...

By: Denise Dennis, September 2, 2016

Special Projects Manager, Workplace and Communities, JFLL, Janet Allen, speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

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JFLL Offers High-School Diploma to Uncertified Workers

Employers and workers are being encouraged to make use of the Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning (JFLL) workplace intervention programme. Special Projects Manager, Workplace and Communities, JFLL, Janet Allen, told...

By: Shari-Ann Palmer, August 30, 2016

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw (third right); Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second right); Chief Executive Officer, eGov Jamaica Limited, Herman Athias (right); Financial Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Everton McFarlane (second left), sign a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry and eGov Jamaica Limited at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices on Aug. 25. Looking on are Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left); Director, Strategic Public Sector Transformation Project, Dunstan Bryan (standing, left); and Director, Communication and Public Relations, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Elaine Oxamendi Vicet.

9 years ago Finance & Public ServiceTechnologyVision 2030

US$1.4 Million Allocated to eGov Jamaica

A sum of US$1.4 million has been allocated to eGov Jamaica Limited for institutional strengthening, in becoming the implementer of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) solutions for the Government. The...

By: Chris Patterson, August 27, 2016

Deputy Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Richard Lumsden, listens to comments being made during Wednesday’s (August 24) quarterly media briefing at the PIOJ’s head office, in New Kingston.

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22.8% Reduction in Six Categories of Serious Crimes

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting a 22.8 per cent reduction in six of the seven categories of serious and violent crimes committed between January and June 2016,...

By: Douglas McIntosh, August 26, 2016

Senior Director, Youth and Adolescent Policy Division in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Michelle Small Bartley (left), and Director, Sub-Regional Office, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Sheila Roseau (right), share a photo opportunity with the top performers in the International Youth Day photo and video competition. They are (from left) Leneka Rhoden, who placed second; Toni-Kay Bromfield, who placed third; and winner Jason Whyte. The award ceremony was held on August 18 at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.

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International Youth Day Competition Winners Awarded

The top performers in the photo and video competition held in celebration of International Youth Day 2016 were presented with attractive prizes at an awards ceremony held on Thursday (August...

By: Rochelle Williams, August 21, 2016

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right); and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, the Hon. Audley Shaw (left) mount portable steps for a close-up view of a wind turbine at the opening of Blue Mountain Renewables (BMR) wind energy project in Potsdam, St. Elizabeth, on August 11. Others (from 2nd left) are Chief Executive Officer of Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Kelly Tomblin; BMR’s CEO, Bruce Levy; and BMR’s Regional Director, Ava Tomlin.

9 years ago EnergyTechnologyVision 2030

Gov’t Targets More Renewable Energy Investments

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Government will be facilitating increased investments in renewable energy. “We will utilise the country’s abundant renewable resources...

By: Garwin Davis, August 13, 2016

9 years ago Vision 2030Youth

UNFPA: Unleash the Power of the Youth, International Youth Day 2016

International Youth Day (IYD) is observed globally on August 12 each year to raise awareness on issues that affect youth. The theme of this year’s IYD is “The Road to...

By: United Nations Population Fund, August 11, 2016

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (left); General Manager, Country Department, Caribbean Group, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Therese Turner-Jones (centre), sign the loan agreement for the US$100 million Financial System Reform Support Programme, during a ceremony at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston, yesterday (July 21). Standing is Senior Negotiations Officer, International Programme, Management Branch, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Nadine James and at right is Executive Director, IDB, Jerry Butler.

9 years ago Finance & Public ServiceVision 2030

US$100 Million to Boost Investment

The Government has received a US$100-million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), to increase access to financing for firms and individuals as well as improving the regulation and supervision...

By: Chris Patterson, July 22, 2016

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