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MOH Sectoral Debate
Strengthening health systems, reducing the prevalence of non-communicable diseases and improving service delivery throughout the public health sector, were some of highlights of the Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton’s 2018 Sectoral Debate Presentation.
Studio 58A – Ministry of Education PEP Pt. 2
Chief Education Officer, Dr. Grace McLean, and Manager of the Student Assessment Unit in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Terry-Ann Thomas Gayle recently visited JIS Radio’s Studio 58A where they outlined the objectives of PEP in greater detail. We bring you an excerpt of the interview with host Vanessa Silvera.
Going For Growth-Govt Focused On Adequacy Phase Of Pension Act Reforms
The Government is planning to proceed with reforms to the Pensions Act and the attendant regulations during the 2018/19 fiscal year.
GovNet Launch
The Government’s communications network, GovNet, was officially launched on June 6; and is expected to result in greater public-sector interconnectivity and efficiency.
EU Episode 1 – Morant Bay Health Center
St. Thomas has been receiving development support from the European Union (EU) under the Accompanying Measures for Sugar (AMS) Protocol.
Education Ministry Budget Update
The Government is reforming the early childhood sector into one that is focused on achieving optimal development for all children from birth to eight years.
MTN Sectoral Debate Review
Transport and Minister Robert Montague, in his recent sectoral debate presentation, outlined the proposals to transform the public transportation sector and address challenges in the mining sector.
Studio 58A – Ministry Of Education’s PEP
Come next year primary school students will begin sitting the Primary Exit Profile (PEP), the new exam to determine how they matriculate to the secondary level.
Jamaica’s Emerging Manufacturers And Services (JEMS)
A new feature of the recently held 2018 Expo Jamaica trade show, was the Jamaica’s Emerging Manufacturers and Services (JEMS) Village.
Going for Growth- PIOJ Quarterly Report
Poverty on the decline and Jamaica’s economy estimated to have grown over the first quarter of 2018.