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Cabinet Approves Leasing of FM 90 Frequency to NNN Cabinet has approved the lease of the FM 90 frequency to the Nationwide News Network Ltd (NNN). The frequency is reserved for the use of the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica. Due to the assignment of KOOL FM to the public broadcasting entity, Government decided to lease the frequency in response...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding (r) seen here sharing a moment with Former US President, Bill Clinton (l) and Ambassador of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Jamaican Carlton Masters.(c). PM Golding was among the heads of state who attended the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting during an official visit to New York recently. At the meeting, Prime Minister...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), is advising shoppers to exercise extreme caution as they go out to purchase toys this Christmas, following the recall of several Chinese-made products throughout the year. Speaking with JIS News, Communication Specialist at the CAC, Dorothy Campbell, informed that millions of toys have been recalled by Fisher-Price, Mattel, and Marvel, because of the high lead...

Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Christopher Tufton, has assured consumers that the chicken leg quarters, which are being imported into the island, are of the highest quality and meet rigorous safety standards. He said that the products, which are being imported from the United States of America, are certified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and local health authorities....

The Ministry of Energy is looking to expand the biofuels market, in light of the higher than projected demand for E10 fuel. Portfolio Minister Clive Mullings, speaking at the opening of a two-day biofuels policy workshop in Kingston yesterday (Dec. 15), said that the Ministry is moving to introduce a higher mix of gasolene "in the very near future." "We...

Medical Consultant, Dr. Owen James, has urged medical professionals to always extend the highest level of care and respect in the treatment of patients, who attend public institutions. While acknowledging that medical staff are overworked and are "using brain, brawn and scarce resources to patch up those who should not have been damaged in the first place," he said that...

The only known painting of pioneering Jamaican nurse, Mary Seacole, has been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery in London, where it will remain on permanent display. This was made possible by a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant of

The Government, as part of its response to the global economic crisis, has authorised an additional expenditure of $2.4 billion to undertake urgent repairs to roads, drains and gullies, which will provide employment for many persons. "Work has already started in several parts of the island. This will provide much needed employment in these tough times," Prime Minister Bruce Golding...

A public consultation with education stakeholders in Manchester and St. Elizabeth, will be held on December 19, at the Ballards Valley Primary School, St. Elizabeth, to get comments on the proposed Text Book Policy. The forum has been organised by the Ministry of Education, and will commence at 10:30 a.m. The decision to hold consultations on the policy was made...

Atlanta-based Jamaican organisation, Integrity Children's Fund, has contributed more than US$200,000 over the past six years, to a number of learning institutions in Kingston's inner city communities. According to President of the Fund, Major Karl Chambers, the money is used to defray the monthly salaries of teachers at the Operation Restoration Christian School and the Joy Town Learning Centre in...

As Christmas approaches, a number of youngsters may be wishing for gift-wrapped packages of popular electronic games such as Wii, Play Station, or X-box under their Christmas trees. But there is one board game, which not only provides hours of entertainment, but exercises the mind and brings a sense of satisfaction for both the victor and the loser. This is...

Minister of Water and Housing, Dr. Horace Chang, yesterday (Dec. 15) handed over two of the two-bedroom houses, which have been built for Hurricane Gustav victims, to two families in Kintyre, St. Andrew. "These are the first of the Gustav houses that have been completed," Dr. Chang explained during the handing over ceremony. Minister of Water and Housing, Dr. Horace...