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The nation is today united in mourning the passing of one of the finest daughters of our land. If we were to identify the ideal qualities of womanhood it would represent the mould from which Gladys Maud Bustamante was made. If Jamaica needed a role model of loyalty, selflessness and complete devotion to not only the man she adored but...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding's series of town hall meetings will continue next week Wednesday, August 12 at the B.B Coke High school in Junction, St Elizabeth. The meeting gets underway at 7:00 p.m. and will be the fifth in the series which began in May. The Prime Minister will be supported by a Ministerial and technical team which will include...

The National Water Commission (NWC) is urging all Jamaicans to conserve on their use of water, as the country continues to experience a dry period. Corporate Public Relations Manager at the NWC, Charles Buchanan, says conservation is important, because it provides more water for use by everyone, especially in periods of drought. "It is most helpful to the NWC's desire...

Minister of National Security, Senator the Hon. Dwight Nelson, has said that the Jamaican Diaspora can help to deter Jamaican citizens residing abroad from overstaying their time, through the establishment of an education programme. He was responding to a question posed by one of the participants at a workshop on Crime and Violence, under the topic: 'Management of Deportees', put...

As Jamaica celebrated 47 years of Independence yesterday (Aug. 6), nationals in the United Kingdom (UK) are feeling a sense of pride in the country's achievements and have expressed confidence in the country's future and ability to overcome current challenges. At a special Independence Day reception hosted by the Jamaican High Commission in London, renowned scientist, Professor Geoff Palmer, told...

The University of the West Indies (UWI) has embarked on a programme to assist farmers to gain the maximum benefit from agricultural production, and agri-processing. The institution, through its Department of Pure and Applied Sciences, is using research to put the agricultural sector in a position to supply the food needs of the country, and to extract medicinal ingredients from...

Canadians are learning about Maroon culture and history from the Charles Town Maroons from Portland, who have been in the North American country since July 30. The 10-member group of dancers and drummers is in Canada at the invitation of the Jamaican High Commission to take part in Emancipation and Independence celebrations. They have conducted workshops in Ottawa and Toronto,...

For the country to remain a high achiever, Jamaicans must be unique in values and attitudes that others will envy, University of the West Indies (UWI) lecturer, Barbara Foster, has suggested. "As persons who believe in Jamaica, we have work to do to ensure that this Jamaica, land we love, remains our pride. If we believe in Jamaica and its...

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has declared yesterday's (August 6) Independence Grand Gala a major success, particularly in light of the response of Jamaicans to the event. More than 35,000 people watched the spectacle from inside the National Stadium, while projectors were set up in the National Arena to accommodate over 6,000 more. The event was also carried live...

The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, has put together a secretariat to plan the celebration of Jamaica's 50th anniversary of Independence, which will be observed in 2012. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the announcement in an interview with JIS News at the National Stadium yesterday (Aug. 6), where approximately 40,000 Jamaicans had gathered for the Grand Gala to...

Road Closures - starting at Noon No Parking Old Hope Road from Matilda's Corner Seymour Avenue Roosevelt Avenue Arthur Wint Drive Tom Redcam Avenue Marescaux Road Television Coverage The funeral service and the interment ceremony will be broadcast live on CVM, TVJ and PBCJ television stations and RJR 94 FM and Hot 102 FM. Church Service Musical Tributes start at...

Mayor of Savanna-La-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore, said called on Jamaicans to strive to make the country a better place. He stated that much has been achieved over 47 years of Independence, for which the nation should be proud. "Let us all.give God thanks for our achievements and let us resolve to continue to strive to make Jamaica and indeed, the...