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Some 78 fire hydrants will be fixed this year as the Jamaica Fire Department embarks on a programme to rehabilitate hydrants across the island. Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Local Government, Hon. Robert Montague, made the announcement at a meeting of the St. Ann Parish Council and heads of agencies held on...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) will be launching a nutrition guide entitled: 'Eating Right, When Money Tight' on Wednesday, July 29 at its offices at 2 Seaview Avenue in Kingston. "We are hoping that this book (guide) will aid families, consumers in general, to get some low-cost meal ideas that will help them to channel their limited resources well," Regional...

Several activities and events are scheduled as Jamaicans in South Florida USA, get ready to celebrate the nation's 47th anniversary of Independence. Minister of Finance, Hon. Audley Shaw, is the scheduled guest speaker at this Sunday's (July 26) annual gospel extravaganza hosted by the Kendall Community Church of God under the theme: 'Unity Through Independence'. Also on that day, Jamaicans...

Government is opening up new business opportunities by providing licenses to allow service providers to roll out wireless-based services to Jamaicans. Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects in the Office of the Prime Minister, Daryl Vaz in his contribution to the Sectoral debate in Parliament on Wednesday (July 22), announced that a wireless broadband licence has been...

Jamaica House Live, the monthly interactive radio talk show programme hosted by Prime Minister the Hon. Bruce Golding, will be aired again on Wednesday, July 29 from 8:30-10:00 p.m. The programme which is aired every last Wednesday in each month, allows Jamaicans at home and abroad, to call and speak with the Prime Minister on issues or concerns that they...

One week after completing debate on the landmark Sexual Offences Bill, the Senate is scheduled to start debate on another very important piece of social legislation, the Child Pornography (Prevention) Bill, when it meets today (Friday, July 24). The Bill, which was tabled by Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Dorothy Lightbourne, confronts the commercial sexual exploitation...

Well known retired civil servant, Ruby Blake, mother of Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr. Christopher Tufton, died last night (July 23) in the Tony Thwaites Wing of the University Hospital of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston. Ms. Blake, who spent over 30 years as a civil servant working with the Ministry of Labour, had been admitted to the hospital...

More than $1 million in cash and prizes will be won by the 10 finalists in the Jamaica Festival Song Competition 2009, at the finals on Sunday (July 26), at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, on Hope Road, in Kingston, beginning at 8:00 p.m. The winner will collect $1 million, courtesy of Digicel Jamaica, while the Best Performer will take...

The Houses of Parliament will be hosting a delegation from the United Kingdom Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) from July 27- 31, 2009. The CPA, which is the grouping of Parliamentarians from the 53 nations of the Commonwealth, seeks to promote co-operation among member states. The visit by the British delegation will further enhance the co-operative spirit, which...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen is encouraging senior citizens to let their lives be an inspiration to the young people of the nation. "Our young people need to be motivated to take education more seriously and I believe that you are suitably placed to mentor them on these issues. You can serve as an inspiration to...

Kingston Inner City Competitiveness Initiative (KICCI), which aims to facilitate the revitalisation of communities in downtown Kingston, was officially launched today (July 23) at the Jamaica Conference Centre. The $11,125,000 (US$125,000) project, slated to run for just under a year, will engage stakeholders, including residents, to identify areas for investment and outline a plan for restoration. It is being funded...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Dr. Ronald Robinson, says that the inaugural Future Leaders conference will focus on developing a cadre of leaders for Jamaica and the Jamaican Diaspora. "It's really about strengthening the process of building networks of future leaders in the Jamaican Diaspora, towards a more meaningful engagement...