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Prime Minister the Hon. Bruce Golding said that the upcoming development of the Caymanas lands, along with the earmarking of funds for entrepreneurship, will directly stimulate the Portmore economy. He was speaking at the Town Hall meeting in Portmore St. Catherine last night (May 26). Noting that "It is through small business that we can have the fastest impact on...

With the expected increase in the number of visitors to the island during the summer period, including students returning to Jamaica from locations that may be affected by the Influenza A (H1N1) Virus (formerly called Swine Flu), the Ministry of Health is urging members of the public to exercise increased vigilance in protecting themselves from any possible Influenza infection. The...

High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Burchell Whiteman, has said that despite the economic turmoil that has affected some of the island's major sectors, including bauxite, the Government has preserved its commitment to keep secondary education and hospital care free. Speaking at a meeting of UK-based Jamaicans, in Oldham, Mr. Whiteman said that the social safety net to support...

The Falmouth cemetery in Trelawny, received much attention on Labour Day (May 25), as Member of Parliament, Dr. Patrick Harris and Councillor Garth Wilkinson, led a large group of volunteers to clean the largest cemetery in the parish. Labour Day activities across the parish got off to an early start on most of the 50 registered projects that were carried...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, has emphasised that the agricultural sector should not be viewed as a rescue plan in times of crisis, but should be seen as a tool for sustainable development. "A rescue plan suggests a short term measure to solve a particular problem at a particular point in time. A sustainable programme for...

Jamaican author, Lorna Goodison's new book, 'From Harvey River', had its official United Kingdom (UK) launch, at the Jamaican High Commission in London, last week. The book is a memoir of Ms. Goodson's mother, Doris. It tells of her life in Harvey River in Hanover, where she was born and grew as one of the 'Fabulous Harvey Girls'. The narrative...

The 10th Portland Jerk Festival was launched at the Folly Lighthouse Gardens in Port Antonio, on May 21. This festival is, by far, the most anticipated event to take place in Portland, and is among the most popular major calendar events in the country. It will be held on Sunday, July 5, at the Folly Ruins in Port Antonio, under...

Prime Minister the Hon. Bruce Golding has urged farmers in Clarendon to use the technology and expertise available to them to plant more and better ginger. Mr. Golding was visiting the community of Top Alston in Clarendon, which was abuzz with activity on Labour Day yesterday (May 25), continuing the project to establish a ginger sucker nursery. Farmers are being...

The parish of Trelawny will see an injection of US$30 billion in investments over the next 10 years. This was noted by His Worship the Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Colin Gager, as he delivered the keynote address at the Friends of Trelawny (FOTA) Business and Investment Symposium, on May 23, at the JFK Holiday Inn, Queens, New York, U.S.A. "Billions...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Karl Samuda, has said that the objectives of his working visit to Canada from May 19 to 23 were to learn from the Canadians' business development experience, and find strategies to help Jamaica become more competitive. "In the final analysis, we cannot attract investments if we have burdensome bureaucracy or any form of...

It was a rainy Labour Day in West St. Thomas on May 25, but at every chance of ease from the showers, volunteers, including Member of Parliament, Hon. James Robertson, got busy doing beautification and renovation work in the constituency. Beautification and minor repair of the Yallahs Post Office was selected as the constituency project. The heavy downpour delayed the...

The district of Top Alston, in North West Clarendon, was abuzz with activity on Labour Day (May 25), as scores of persons turned out to participate in a ginger tissue culture project, one of six activities selected by the National Labour Day Committee for national focus. Situated in a prime ginger producing area, represented by Minister of State in the...