KINGSTON — Advisory Board member of the I Believe Initiative (IBI), Earl Jarrett, has urged CARICOM Heads of State to consider endorsing and supporting expansion of the IBI across the region. The IBI is a values-based initiative, born out of the inaugural speech given by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at…
KINGSTON — Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is encouraging Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of State to place greater focus on enriching the lives of the region’s youth. “I urge you fellow Presidents and Governors-General to continue to commit our offices and extend our influence to reach our young people. They are…
I am pleased to join the Heads of Ministries, Agencies and Departments and employees in the public sector in the observance of Civil Service Week 2011 under the theme: “Civil Servants – Repositioning for National Development.” Reflection, renewal and repositioning are characteristic features of successful organisations. In 1962 when Jamaica achieved independence there was a heightened…
KINGSTON (JIS) — Jamaicans are being encouraged to get tested for HIV and syphilis on World AIDS Day on December 1. On December 1, Behaviour Change Communication Officer, National HIV/STI Programme, Ministry of Health, Roshane Reid, said that all regional health authorities will be offering free testing for the diseases on the day. “So persons…
