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A five-member committee has been established to examine and review the work and performance of the island's four Regional Health Authorities. Minister of Health and Environment, Rudyard Spencer, who made the announcement at the (Oct. 17) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, said that the review, which will be completed within the next six weeks, will determine among other things,...

Residents of Portland turned out in their numbers on (Oct. 15) for the annual Heroes Day parade and floral tribute, to mark National Heroes Day. The event, held at the Courthouse Square in Port Antonio, was organized by the Portland Cultural Committee and held under the theme: 'Respect our Heritage, Committed to Our Nation'. Featured was a parade of uniformed...

Residents of St. Mary observed National Heroes Day on (Oct. 15) with a floral tribute and awards presentation ceremony at the Claude Stewart Park in Port Maria. At the function, three persons and three organizations received special awards for outstanding contribution to the development of St. Mary. They were Dr. Isaac Brown, Sheldon Peart, Louise Patricia Hill, Couples Hotel, American...

Thank you for that kind introduction. I want to thank the Jamaica-American Chamber of Commerce for hosting this luncheon, and all of you for being here to receive an update about Destination Jamaica. As I traveled to the

The Governor General of Jamaica The Most Honourable Professor Kenneth Hall has been conferred with a Knighthood by the queen. The government has been advised by Buckingham Palace that the Order will be formally gazetted on November 6. Conferral of a Knighthood on Professor Hall is in keeping with the tradition in which previous Governors General, as representatives of the...

Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding has expressed regret at the passing of Jamaica's first lady of horseracing, Mrs Laura Eileen Cliggott, who died on (October 15) at the age of 90, following a long illness. "Jamaica's racing industry has lost a true pioneer who dedicated over 40-years to the horseracing industry. Apart from her outstanding success as a horse trainer,...

Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Christopher Tufton, has said that Jamaica and the wider Caribbean region, must explore all the possible means of creating "our own food security." "Food security should be viewed beyond just the immediate demands of nutrition. It must be viewed as a strategic position that countries take in order to secure the livelihood of its people, and...

The National Water Commission (NWC) is replacing pipelines in sections of Spanish Town including King Street and Adelaide Street. The improvement work is part of the Kingston Metropolitan Area Water Supply Rehabilitation Project. Speaking with JIS News, Corporate Communications Manager, Charles Buchanan, explained that the pipeline replacement will result in the interruption of the regular water supply to customers in...

The Archbishop of York, The Most Rev. Dr. John Sentamu, was last week presented with the key to the city of Montego Bay at a brief ceremony held at the St. James Parish Council. Mayor of Montego Bay, Noel Donaldson, in making the presentation, said that it was a proud moment for the council to bestow the city's highest honour...

Hundreds of Jamaicans turned out this morning (Oct. 15) to witness 107 outstanding civilians being presented with national awards for their contribution to various areas of national life. A total of 85 members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), the Jamaica Defense Force, Island Special Constabulary Force, Department of Correctional Services, and the Jamaica Fire Brigade, also received medals of...

A one-day conference, showcasing the range of trade and investment opportunities in Jamaica, will be held at the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights and Executive Meeting Centre in New Jersey on Friday, October 19. The event themed: 'Beautiful Beaches, Bountiful Business' is being organized by the Jamaica Diaspora Trade and Investment Council Northeast Region United States. Some 15 Jamaican and United States-based...

Four students of Jamaican heritage, who are attending universities in Washington D.C., are the first recipients of the 'Gordon Shirley Book Scholarship', in honour of former Ambassador to the United States, Professor Gordon Shirley. The awards, valued at US $500 each, were presented by the Jamaican Nationals Association at its annual student reception and book scholarship award ceremony held on...