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Chief Advisor to the Minister of Education, Alphansus Davis, has called on educators to work to create an inclusive learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of all students and encourages them to achieve. Mr. Davis, who was speaking at the launch of the North West Clarendon Principals Association academic quiz competition in Spaldings, recently, said that segregation could permanently...

The Ascot Primary School in Portmore, St. Catherine staged a successful 'Jamaica Day' on Friday (Feb. 20), with teachers, students, and parents coming together to showcase traditional dress, music and food, which highlight the country's culture. Principal of the school, Jean Fearon, told JIS News that implicit in the celebration was the need to make the students more appreciative of...

A civic ceremony, to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the birth of National Hero, Sir Alexander Bustamante, will be held on Tuesday (Feb. 24), at Sir Alexander's birthplace in Blenheim, Hanover. The annual event is being staged jointly by the Hanover Parish Council and the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC). Slated to commence at 11:00 am, the birthday tribute will...

Seven members of the St. James 4-H Movement were recently presented with young female Nubian goats for rearing and breading, as the club's goat revolving programme moved into its second year. The project, which was launched in the parish, last year, is valued at some $200,000, with a total of 11 clubbites and two leaders benefiting so far. Under the...

The Cabinet heard an overview of Jamaica's macro-economic situation, when it opened its three-day retreat leading up to the formulation of the 2009/2010 budget, at Jamaica House, Friday(Feb 20). Director of the Planning Institute of Jamaica(PIOJ), Dr. Wesley Hughes, gave the overview which looked at the internal and external environment, as well as an analysis of sectoral performances. The Ministry...

Trench Town Culture Yard, internationally recognised as the cornerstone reggae music, has been designated a Protected National Heritage Site by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT), boosting its potential to attract visitors. A ceremony, to unveil a plague bearing the designation, was hosted by the JNHT yesterday (Feb. 20), in the Kingston inner city community. Executive Director of the JNHT,...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding, has expressed regret at the passing yesterday of retired army officer, Col. Ken Barnes. "Colonel Barnes gave outstanding service and made a significant contribution to Jamaica in several areas, most notably the military and sports", Mr. Golding said. Colonel Barnes, a native of Trinidad came to Jamaica as a member of the West India Regiment but...

The monthly call in radio programme, 'Jamaica House Live', hosted by Prime Minister Bruce Golding, will be aired on Wednesday, March 4, from 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The programme will not be broadcast on Wednesday, February 25, as this is a public holiday (Ash Wednesday). It will return to its usual slot on the last Wednesday in each month,...

The Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC, in association with the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) will be staging a reggae symposium and art exhibition on Monday, February 23. Entitled 'Salute to Reggae', the event, which gets underway at 6:30 p.m. at the Embassy's downtown Washington, D.C offices, is in observance of February as Reggae Month. Featured will be exhibits on...

Archdeacon The Venerable Egbert Robertson, past chairman of the deCarteret College in Mandeville, was recently honoured by the institution for more than 30 years of outstanding service. At the function held on the school grounds, the Archdeacon's wife Olga Robertson, who served as Regional Director in the Ministry of Education, was also lauded for her contribution to education. In paying...

An agri-business expo, aimed at sensitizing young people about the various business opportunities in the agricultural sector and strategies to establish successful enterprises, was held recently in St. Elizabeth. Scores of residents of the parish attended the event, which was staged at the Santa Cruz Community Centre. Regional Community Development Manager for the Social Development Commission (SDC), Yvette Anderson-Barrett, advised...

Young people in St. Elizabeth are being urged to get into beekeeping, to satisfy the huge local and international demand for honey and other bee by-products. "Jamaica has potential; very, very big potential in beekeeping, because honey is in short supply both locally and internationally," said First Deputy Chairman of the Jamaica Federation of Commercial Apiculturists (JFCA), Elton Cawley. He...