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Jamaicas First Mom to be and baby expo
 
 
Governor-General's Independence Message
 
His Excellency the Most Honourable, Professor Sir Kenneth Octavius Hall, ON, GCMG, OJ Governor-General of Jamaica

This year, Jamaicans at home and abroad, recognising our emergence as a nation-state in 1962, will celebrate the 46th year of our Independence with several church services and numerous festive events.




Thousands Celebrate Jamaica's Independence in Washington
Thursday, August 07, 2008

More than 8,000 Jamaicans and friends of the country, converged on the grounds of the Organization of American States (OAS), in downtown Washington, DC on August 3 to celebrate Jamaica's 46th anniversary of Independence.



Time to Reflect on Nation's Achievements - Ambassador Johnson
Thursday, August 07, 2008

Ambassador to the United States, Anthony Johnson, has said that the country's 46th anniversary of Independence, to be celebrated tomorrow (August 6), is a fitting occasion to reflect on the sterling achievements of the island.



Ambassador to the United States, Anthony...
National Agricultural Disaster Risk Management Programme Launched
Thursday, August 07, 2008

Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Christopher Tufton, officially launched the National Agricultural Disaster Risk Management Programme, at the opening ceremony of the Annual Denbigh Agricultural and Industrial Show in Clarendon, on August 1.



Motor Vehicle Fuel to Include 10% Ethanol as of September...Says PM Golding
Thursday, August 07, 2008

Prime Minister Bruce Golding says that effective September, Government will be making it mandatory for motor vehicle fuel to include ten-percent ethanol.



Sri Lanka's PM Congratulates Jamaica on Independence
Thursday, August 07, 2008

Sri Lanka's Prime Minister, Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka has sent a congratulatory message to Jamaica on the occasion of the island's 46th Independence anniversary.



More Congratulatory Messages to Mark Independence Celebrations
Thursday, August 07, 2008

Congratulatory messages have been coming in on the occasion of Jamaica's celebration of its 46th independence anniversary.



KSAC Taking Legal Action Against Companies for Non Payment of Advertising Fees
Thursday, August 07, 2008

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), is bringing legal action against several companies, which owe the city in excess of $50 million in advertising fees.



KSAC to be More Stringent in Issuing Licences
Thursday, August 07, 2008

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Desmond McKenzie, has said that the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), would be more stringent in issuing licences to operators of entertainment events, in relation to locations.



KSAC Open for Discussion - Mayor
Thursday, August 07, 2008

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Desmond McKenzie, has said that the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), is open for discussion with anyone who has been served a notice for building violation.



PM Calls on Diaspora to Reflect on Struggles of Forefathers
Thursday, August 07, 2008

Prime Minister Bruce Golding has called on Jamaicans in the Diaspora to reflect on the struggles of their forefathers and not to allow their hard won victories to die in vain.



SRC to Expand Capacity to Help New & Small Businesses
Thursday, August 07, 2008

The Scientific Research Council (SRC), is to expand its capacity to better facilitate new and upcoming small businesses and to provide them with improved services in the areas of product development, research, marketing, and intellectual property protection.



Thousands Responding to Emancipation and Independence Celebrations
Thursday, August 07, 2008

Thousands of Jamaicans have been responding to this year's Emancipation and Independence celebrations, showing that patriotism in Jamaica is alive and kicking.



CAC to Conduct Textbook Survey to Help Parents
Thursday, August 07, 2008

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), will be conducting a textbook survey this month, which will provide the public with a price list of books available in stores across the island, to help parents better plan their budget for back-to-school shopping.



INDEPENDENCE MESSAGE FROM PRIME MINISTER OF JAMAICA THE HONOURABLE BRUCE GOLDING, M.P
Wednesday, August 06, 2008

It has been 46 years since we gained independence - 46 years since we proudly took our place among the nations of the world.



The Honourable Orette Bruce Golding, MP ...
Successful Business Models Must Transform Communities
Thursday, August 07, 2008

Managing Director of Churches Cooperative Credit Union, Basil Naar, has said that successful business models must help to transform communities by providing micro credit to support creative ideas.



Diabetes, Hypertension Top Health Concerns Affecting Westmoreland in 2007
Thursday, August 07, 2008

Data collated by the Westmoreland Health Services, reveal that diabetes and hypertension topped the list of health disorders that affected residents during 2007, Medical Officer of Health (MoH) for the parish, Dr. Dianne Campbell-Stennett has disclosed.



Hyacinth Chen School of Nursing Opens on Aug. 10 at NCU
Thursday, August 07, 2008

The Northern Caribbean University (NCU) Hyacinth Chen School of Nursing, will open its doors to students on August 10.



Huge Opportunities Exist in Tourism for Farmers - Cummings
Thursday, August 07, 2008

President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Wayne Cummings, has called on farmers to take advantage of the "huge opportunities" that exist in the tourism sector.



Message From the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, ON, MP, Leader of the Opposition, for the 46th Anniversary of Independence, 2008
Wednesday, August 06, 2008

It is the 46th anniversary of our nation's Political Independence. Another occasion for thanksgiving and celebration.



The Most Honourable Portia Lucretia Simp...
Engineers and Engineering Managers Conference Ends on Positive Note
Thursday, August 07, 2008

The 19th Annual Engineers and Engineering Managers three-day Conference ended on a successful note at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Montego Bay on July 30, with a record 265 delegates from the Caribbean, Europe, Ireland, Latin America and the United States participating.



 
 
PM Calls on Diaspora to Reflect on Struggles of Forefathers
Successful Business Models Must Transform Communities
Huge Opportunities Exist in Tourism for Farmers - Cummings
Engineers and Engineering Managers Conference Ends on Positive Note
More Congratulatory Messages to Mark Independence Celebrations
 
 
 
Hundreds of Jamaicans Attend Praise and Thanksgiving Service in London
Consul General Lauds Community Organisations
Tri-State Jamaicans to Pray and Fast During Independence Celebration
Consul General Among NMBC Outstanding Businesswomen Honourees
Special Tribute for Windrush Generation
New Trade Counsel in Canada Presented with Instrument of Appointment
Collective Effort of All Jamaicans Needed for Sustained Growth - PM
Several Activities Planned for Independence Celebrations
Foreign Minister Emphasizes Importance of UK-CARICOM Forum
Bartlett Storms Europe and Boosts Investor Confidence
 
 
 
PM Golding Calls for Respect and Unity in Emancipation Day Message
Curriculum for Early Childhood Trainee Teachers Revised