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Jamaicans residing in Washington and the metro areas of the United States (US) have been paying tribute to the late Lady Gladys Bustamante, by signing a Condolence Book, which was opened at the Jamaican Embassy, in Washington, on August 3. Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Anthony Johnson, was the first to sign the book. Reflecting on the...

Jamaican-born Dean and Vice President of Medical Affairs at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Professor E. Albert Reece, is this year's recipient of the Marcus Garvey Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) Award. The honour was conferred on him by the Jamaica Association of Maryland (JAM) at its annual Independence Ball commemorating Jamaica's 47th year of Independence on August...

Several school items were presented to the Fruitful Vale community in Portland by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most. Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a function to honour him and Lady Allen, at the Fruitful Vale All-Age School, on August 4. The items, including computers, text books, school bags, exercise books, desks, chairs and pencils, will be distributed to various schools...

Glowing tributes were paid to the Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen, at a civic reception, held in their honour at the Fruitful Vale All Age School, in Portland, on August 4. The function, organised by the Fruitful Vale Benevolent Society, was planned to enable the Governor-General, who is from that community, and Lady...

Senior pastor at the Faith Sanctuary Pentecostal Church, in Toronto, Reverend Granville McKenzie, has emphasised that Jamaica has much to be proud of, and is more than just a land mass distinguished by its natural beauty and natural resources, mountains, rivers, trees and climate. "Jamaica can also be proud of the achievements of its people, who are pacesetters," said Rev....

Young people from all over the Caribbean are in the island participating in the 2009 Caribbean Award Sub-Regional Council (CASC) expedition, which is a requirement for attaining bronze, silver and gold awards under the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Programme. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Jamaica is hosting the expedition, which is being held in the country for the third time....

The Coffee Industry Board (CIB) will be providing technical assistance to coffee farmers to boost production and productivity, so as to return the sector to profitability. Director General of the CIB, Christopher Gentles, said that a number of fora will be held, which will equip farmers with the techniques to minimise crop losses. "They (fora) will deal with proper use...

Promoters of events scheduled for this Saturday (August 8), which will be observed as a National Day of Mourning in honour of Lady Bustamante, can pay their tribute by observing a moment of silence at the start of each event. Members of the public are also asked to join in the National Day of Mourning for the Honourable Lady Bustamante,...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding has called on delegates attending the inaugural Future Leaders Jamaican Diaspora conference at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, to partner with the Government in helping to move the country forward. Delivering the keynote address at yesterday's (Aug 4) opening of the week-long conference, Mr. Golding told some 200 representatives from the United States...

As drought conditions worsen across the island, Minister of Water and Housing, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang is asking users of water, including developers and members of the public, to conserve water, pay their bills, and protect the infrastructure put in place to deliver the liquid to the population. "We are asking members of the public to conserve water as much...

Jamaicans in the Diaspora are being encouraged to become more actively engaged in transforming the country. "If you believe in Jamaica, give yourself to the process of national building in Jamaica and help the nation pull through to her capability, as belief demands action," urged Pastor of the Fellowship Tabernacle in Kingston, Rev. Dr. Merrick 'Al' Miller. He was addressing...

"Tasty," is the word used to describe one of the Scientific Research Council's (SRC) latest food formulations - an innovative mannish water soup mix - a traditional dish enjoyed by most Jamaicans. This is the view of General Manager of a subsidiary of the SRC, Marketech Limited, Roselyn Fisher, who notes that this initiative is in keeping with the agency's...