Apr 29, 2021
Cabinet News Update
In cabinet news this week, the Minister of Health and Wellness, Michel Chebat reported that to date, forty thousand Belizeans have received their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine, which is in line with government’s plan to ensure that seventy percent of Belizeans, who wish to be vaccinated, are vaccinated by September. Cabinet gave its approval for Minister of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour and Local Government, Oscar Requeña, to develop and execute a National Child Labour Policy to replace the existing 2009 policy. In addition, cabinet also supported the request by the minister to introduce amendments to the Labour Act, Chapter two-seventy-nine of the Laws of Belize and for the ratification of the International Labour Organization Convention. This is in relation to labour administration and to present outstanding annual reports to the International Labour Office, which is in fulfillment of the I.L.O. Conv
Marvin DeJear named new senior VP of talent development at Partnership
BY MICHAEL CRUMB, Senior Staff Writer Tuesday, January 5, 2021 2:33 PM
Marvin DeJear, the director of the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families at Des Moines Area Community College, was named today as the new senior vice president of talent development for the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
He is scheduled to begin his new role on Jan. 25. DeJear fills a position recently held by Mary Bontrager, who retired at the end of 2020.
Jay Byers, Partnership president and CEO, cited DeJear’s “wide range of experiences, deep community connections and proven track record of helping people gain access to education and career opportunities,” saying he is “strategically positioned to lead the Partnership’s talent development work moving forward.”
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TULSA, Okla., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ As 2020 draws to a close and the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the Tulsa Regional Chamber, the City of Tulsa and community leaders are working together to initiate innovative and inclusive approaches to address the immediate needs of businesses and the local workforce. Together they hope to ensure Tulsa is well positioned for economic recovery and future growth post-pandemic.
Clear and open communication have led the way in Tulsa. Resources like the Chamber s Open for Business Guide and the Tulsa Safely campaign have guided businesses on how to operate responsibly while providing the hospitality industry with a voice, acknowledging more than 100 businesses that are adhering to the Tulsa Health Department s workplace guidelines.