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Spain's King Juan Carlos I has assured Jamaica that Spanish investments are here to stay. "You can rely on Spain's friendly support in the ambitious projects you've set in motion. Our businesses have come to Jamaica to stay," King Carlos said in a historic speech to a Joint Meeting of the Jamaican Senate and House of Representatives, at Gordon House,...

Minister of National Security, Senator the Hon. Col. Trevor MacMillan this morning visited the Horizon Adult Remand Centre and the Fort Augusta Adult Correctional Centre where he met with juveniles being housed at both institutions. Addressing the media following the tour, the minister said he wanted a firsthand look at the conditions under which the juveniles were being housed. He...

Jamaica and Spain have signed bilateral agreements facilitating air services between both countries, and allowing dependents of staff of either country's embassy to seek employment on a mutual basis. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Kenneth Baugh, and Spain's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Co-operation, Ambassador Miguel Angel Moratinos, signed the agreements on behalf of their Governments,...

Thank you all for the great honour and kindness you have shown by inviting me to address the representatives of the people in a joint session of the two Houses of the Jamaican Parliament, on the occasion of the first State Visit to this beautiful country by the Queen and myself. I should like to begin my address by paying...

On the day when bauxite fell to US$1,300 per ton, Prime Minister Bruce Golding was briefed on the status of all bauxite companies at the first meeting of the Bauxite Industry Monitoring Committee, today, (February 17) at Jamaica House. Speaking of the need for the industry to use this time to improve on energy efficiency, Prime Minister Golding said, "We...

Proceeds of a coffee festival held recently in Cedar Valley, St. Thomas, are to be donated to the Cedar Valley Primary and Junior High School, to aid in the erection of a perimeter fence, as part of the school's security management strategy. Some $80,000, proceeds from two festivals, will be given to the school at a special handing over ceremony...

Author of the book, 'Jamaican Athletics...A Model for 2012 and the World', Justice Patrick Robinson, has emphasised that Jamaica's sporting accomplishments should be recorded as part of Black History. According to Mr. Robinson, Jamaica's worldwide success at sports could be attributed to the philosophy of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Garvey, about "our ambitions to accomplish what we set...

'Jamaican Journey', a 105-page exploration of the island through art and poetry by artist Susan Alexander, was launched recently at the Broward College/South Regional Library in Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States of America (USA). Mrs. Alexander said that the book, which contains drawings, paintings and sculptures of Jamaican subjects, captures the beauty of the people, land, and culture, while at...

The Ministry of Agriculture today (Feb.17) launched its HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy, joining the list of Government and private sector organisations that have taken a stand against HIV/AIDS discrimination in the workplace. The programme, through a collaborative and culturally sensitive approach, is committed to reducing the incidence and impact of HIV and AIDS, and creating a caring and supportive environment where...

Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Christopher Tufton, on Friday (February 13) reopened the Calabash and Great Bays fishing facilities in St. Elizabeth, which were done at a cost of over $10 million. Work on the projects included upgrading of gear sheds, installation of security grille, installation of electrical wires and meter box, to facilitate reconnection of electricity which was out for...

Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Senator Dorothy Lightbourne, has re-emphasised the Government's commitment to the establishment of Community Justice Tribunals. "These tribunals are to be conducted by Justices of the Peace, and other legitimate community leaders, who will resolve disputes between citizens that do not involve criminal offences," the Minister explained about the tribunals, which were an element of...

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), has achieved International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 14001:2004 Certification, which will strengthen the agency's overall environmental management capacity in carrying out its various development projects. JSIF was recommended for ISO 14001 Registration in December 2008 and received certification in January. JSIF board member, Prudence Kidd-Deans, in making the announcement at the ground breaking ceremony...