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Chairman of the Entertainment Advisory Board in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Kingsley Cooper, emphasies a point as he addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on May 5, where he provided details about ‘Arts in the Park: the Dance Edition.’ The event is slated for Sunday, May 17 at the Hope Botanical Gardens in Kingston.

Dancers to Take Stage at Arts in the Park

By: Kadian Brown , May 6, 2015

Some of the country’s top dancers will showcase their talent on one stage, at this year’s Arts in the Park, slated for Sunday, May 17 at the Hope Botanical Gardens...

Damion Harry, Sergeant of Police attached to the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit at the Ministry of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’. He noted that more than 50 persons have been arrested and prosecuted for praedial larceny since the unit was established three months ago.

More Than 50 Persons Prosecuted For Praedial Larceny

By: Judith A. Hunter, May 4, 2015

Director of Communications at Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), Meris Haughton (centre), explains the importance of partnerships in driving property tax compliance across the island. She was speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on May 1. At right is Manager of Revenue Enhancement and Resource Mobilization in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Calvert Thomas, and at left is Property Tax Regional Manager with the TAJ, Stephanie Smith.

TAJ Says Collaboration Results in Increased Property Tax Collection

By: Oroyo Eubanks, May 4, 2015

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Director of Alumni and Development at the Mico University College, Sharon Wolfe (centre), provides details of activities for the institution’s Research Day 2015, slated for March 24 to 25, while addressing a JIS Think Tank on March 17. Listening are Acting Dean of the Faculty of Education, Mico University College, Rudolph Sewell (left); and Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology, Professor Bermadee Briscoe.

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Mico University to Share New Trends in Mathematics Education

The Mico University College will be presenting new techniques and developments in mathematics education at its annual Research Day slated for March 24 to 25 at the institution’s Kingston campus....

By: Judith Hunter, March 17, 2015

Administration Officer at the Traffic and Highway Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Deputy Superintendent Gary McKenzie, provides details on measures to reduce the number of road fatalities during a recent JIS Think Tank.

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Police Remove Over 300 Registration Plates from Defective Vehicles

The Traffic and Highway Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has removed over 300 registration plates from defective motor vehicles since the start of the year, and a number...

By: Shelly-Ann Irving, February 20, 2015

Executive Director of Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), Carey Brown (left) and Manager of Anti-Doping Initiatives, Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES), Kerine Henrie (right), respond to a question at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

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JADCO Head Says Partnership is Vital to Anti-Doping Programme

Executive Director of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), Carey Brown, says that partnership is crucial to the continued growth of Jamaica’s anti-doping programme. Citing JADCO’s joint agreement with the Canadian...

By: Shari-Ann Palmer , February 3, 2015

Director, Business Services, at the National Land Agency (NLA), Lori-Ann Thompson, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on January 28. She reported that there has been a significant drop in the level of complaints from customers, since the agency introduced several measures to improve the level of service.

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NLA Reports Significant Reduction in Complaints

The National Land Agency (NLA) is reporting a significant reduction in the number of complaints it receives form persons using its services. Director of Business Services at the NLA, Lori-Ann...

By: Rodger Hutchinson, January 29, 2015

Pauline Smith (right), Executive Director of The Network of Women speaks about the work of her group in helping to alleviate poverty for rural women through farming at a JIS ‘Think Tank’. She is joined by Maxine McIntosh of Superior Crafts & More (second right); Project Manager for the Social Enterprise Boost Initiative (SEBI), Jennifer Sharrier (third right) and General Manager of the Jamaica National (JN) Foundation, Saffrey Brown (left).

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Social Enterprises Empowering Communities

Superior Crafts & More, a social enterprise organization helping to create employment and training for the blind and visually impaired in Jamaica, is committed to empowering members of the community...

By: Oroyo Eubanks, January 21, 2015

General Manager of the Jamaica National (JN) Foundation, Saffrey Brown (left), explains the importance of Social Enterprises to Jamaica at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on January 15. She is joined by Maxine McIntosh of Superior Crafts & More (second left); Project Manager for the Social Enterprise Boost Initiative (SEBI), Jennifer Sharrier (third left) and Pauline Smith, Executive Director of the Network of Women. The 2015 Social Enterprise Summit will be held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on January 26 & 27.

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Summit to Discuss Importance of Social Enterprise

The concept of Social Enterprise has been advanced as a solution to the reduction in financial support and aid faced by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and charitable groups. This issue as...

By: Oroyo Eubanks, January 16, 2015

Executive Director of the Legal Aid Clinic (LAC), Hugh Faulkner, is encouraging citizens to utilise the services of the Mobile Justice Unit

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Legal Aid Council Pushes For Law Reform

The Legal Aid Council will be advancing its recommendations for reform of the Legal Aid Act in 2015. Executive Director of the Legal Aid Council, Hugh Faulkner, said that currently...

By: Shelly-Ann Irving, December 22, 2014

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) attached to the Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB), Karina Powell-Hood, says focus will be placed on boosting police youth clubs and neighbourhood watches next year.

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JCF to Boost Police Youth Clubs And Neighbourhood Watches Next Year

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be seeking to strengthen its youth club network and revamp dormant neighbourhood watches next year. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Karina Powell-Hood, who is...

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