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Jamaicans from across the United Kingdom (UK) celebrated Jamaica's 48th anniversary of Independence at a special reception hosted by the Jamaican High Commission in London, on Independence Day (Aug. 6). Jamaica's High Commissioner to the UK, Anthony Johnson told the gathering, which included Caribbean Community (Caricom) and Commonwealth High Commissioners and other members of the diplomatic corps, that Jamaica today...

It is anticipated that for the 2010/11 financial year, there will be an increase in the number of Jamaicans recruited to participate in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security's United States (US) and Canadian employment programmes. This is according the Ministry's annual report for 2009/10 tabled in the House of Representatives recently, which stated that the signs of the...

The Police High Command is reporting a significant increase in the number of illegal guns and ammunition, which have been seized by the security forces since the start of the year. Figures released by the police show that between January and July this year, some 474 illegal firearms were seized, approximately 186 more than the amount recovered for the corresponding...

Plans are advanced for the start of work on the Rio Grande Bridge construction project in Portland within the next four months. The new structure will replace the rail bridge, which has been in use since 2005. The project will be funded jointly by the Governments of Jamaica and China under the Jamaica Road Development Infrastructure Programme. Communications Manager at...

For the 2009/10 financial year, a total of $2.5 billion was disbursed to Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) beneficiaries. As contained in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security's 2009/10 annual report, which was tabled in the House of Representatives recently, the largest number of individuals benefiting from PATH disbursements occurred in the fourth cycle (September to...

A recent awareness and impact study conducted by Market Research Services Limited (MRSL) has found that, for the most part, persons are satisfied with the role being played by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) in providing information on Government policies and programmes. Just over 55 per cent of those polled expressed the view that the JIS is doing "a very...

The Ministry of Transport and Works and the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) officially welcomed the ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Limited's mega-vessel, ZIM Antwerp, on its third trip to Jamaica, on Thursday August 5. The vessel, one of the largest container ships globally, is docked at the Kingston Container Terminal's (KCT) Western Berth at Port Bustamante, which was built to...

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Jamaica on the 48th anniversary of your independence this August 6. We join you in celebrating the rich history and culture of Jamaica and honoring the many accomplishments of the Jamaican people. Our two nations are united by our shared history, values, and...

A total of 73 students were recognised for their exceptional academic performance under Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited's Corporate Scholarship Programme at an awards ceremony held on August 5 at the company's headquarters in New Kingston. The students were selected from 79 applicants, of which 50 were at the primary level and 23 at the secondary level. Now in its 19th...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Dr. Kenneth Baugh, has expressed shock at the news of the slaying of former Member of Parliament for Western St. Mary, Dr. Neil McGill. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Dr. Kenneth Baugh. Dr. McGill, a member of the People's National Party...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding, currently on an official visit to Colombia, met with outgoing President Alvaro Uribe, and a group of Jamaicans residing there, on Saturday August 7, the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has reported. Mr. Golding discussed relations between the two countries and progress on bilateral agreements between Jamaica and Colombia, with President Uribe. He also thanked...

The Jamaican community in Toronto turned out on Sunday (Aug.1) for a flag raising ceremony at Toronto's City Hall to commemorate the country's 48th year of Independence. The event is organised each year by the oldest and largest Jamaican community association in Canada, the Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA), which is also celebrating 48 years of existence this year. It was...