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Two new hybrid disease-resistant varieties of tomatoes, the Summer Star and Striker, were unveiled at the Ministry of Agriculture's research station at Bodles, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (February24). Their development was a collaborative effort between the Ministry's Research and Development division, Ansa Seed Company of California, USA and St. Jago Farm Supplies, St. Catherine. Both varieties are among four hybrids...

Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, Senator Warren Newby, has said he will be working to re-establish the National Youth Club movement. Senator Newby said that this would enable the engagement of more youths in national development, particularly as it relates to Vision 2030. "We realise and recognise the value that these community-based youth organisations add...

State Minister for Water and Housing, Hon. Everald Warmington, has said that adoption of an integrated approach to managing water resources will be crucial in ensuring a sustainable water supply. "We seem to believe that there are unlimited water resources to serve for eons into the future but, the fact is, water is a finite resource, and while Jamaica is...

Some 706 primary and secondary schools across the island will observe Jamaica Day tomorrow (February 26) under the theme: 'Celebrating Jamaica, contributing my personal best'. Theatre Arts Officer in the Ministry of Education, Mr. Marlon Williams, told JIS News that the annual celebration is part of efforts by the Ministry to foster national pride in students. "We know about the...

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Local Government Reform, Hon. Robert Montague, has said that the series of Parish Development Symposia being held across the island have been very successful so far. "A number of the representatives of agencies travelling with us as we circle the island are quite surprised at the level...

The House of Representatives on February 24, passed a Bill to amend the Industrial and Provident Societies Act, thereby improving the institutional framework of these bodies. The law makes provision for these societies to be supervised and monitored by the Registrar of Co-operatives, instead of the Companies Office of Jamaica, which now has supervisory responsibility for them. "Under that system,...

The Government has been staging public education campaigns to heighten awareness of the dangers of human trafficking, Justice Minister and Attorney General, Senator the Hon. Dorothy Lightbourne Q.C., has disclosed. She was speaking at the opening of a two-day workshop on the theme: "Human Trafficking: A legal, medical/healthcare, economic and social dilemma", hosted by the Ministry of Health at the...

Parliament started debating the Casino Gaming Bill and the Betting Gaming and Lotteries (Amendments) Bill on Tuesday (February23) in order to pave the way for Casino Gaming in resort areas. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, who is piloting both Bills, told the House of Representatives that the debate follows the submission of a final report...

Technical Advisor to the Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Wayne Henry, has said that the Government's decision to borrow from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was the safest and most viable option for the country. Addressing a meeting of the Kiwanis Club of New Kingston held yesterday (February 24) at the Hilton Kingston, Mr. Henry pointed out...

Hundreds of persons trekked to Blenheim, Hanover, Wednesday (February 24), to participate in a Civic Ceremony commemorating the 126th anniversary of the birth of The Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, National Hero. Minister of Water and Housing, Dr. Horace Chang, represented the Prime Minister, the Hon Bruce Golding, who is currently attending the Mexico-Caricom summit in Cancun. The colourful and...

Cabinet has approved the appointment of a Commission to review, enquire and make recommendations as to changes, if any, to the current regulatory, institutional and pricing arrangements in the sugar sector. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, in a statement to the House of Representatives on February 23. Dr. Tufton informed that the...

The Ministry of Education is embarking on a national campaign to heighten the awareness and importance of developing students' numeracy skills. As part of this campaign, teachers and parents are being encouraged to play a greater role in developing numeracy habits in their children from an early age. Speaking at the launch of the Butterkist National Primary Schools' Mathematics Competition,...