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Scores of students from schools across the island, as well as members of Parliament, gathered in Kingston today (March 12) to mark Commonwealth Day under the theme: 'The Commonwealth: Respecting Differences, Promoting Understanding'. The event, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel, featured exhibitions from Commonwealth member states in addition to presentations in the form of dance, stories and dialect. Her...

Cricket Operations Director for the ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2007, Michael Hall, has said that the scenic Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium had the potential to be a major catalyst for sports in Western Jamaica attracting major international sporting events throughout the year. Mr. Hall, who spoke to JIS News at the warm-up match between West Indies and India at the...

Eighteen Jamaican nationals in South Florida are to be honoured for community service and development of that Diaspora, at the first annual Community Service Awards ceremony of the Jamaican Consulate General in Miami. Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Professor Kenneth Hall, will be the guest speaker at the awards ceremony, to be held at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is emphasizing the need for consumers to take caution when purchasing used vehicles as this is the area where the Commission has received most of its complaints. Chief Executive Officer at the CAC, Dolsie Allen told JIS News that for the financial year, the Commission has received approximately 199 complaints and secured in excess of...

As the ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2007 kicks off today, the Plant Quarantine Unit in the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands has stepped up its activities in order to protect the country from the possible introduction of new pests and diseases. With the steady influx of visitors from across the world, and the increased likelihood foods such as fruits...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Delano Franklyn, has expressed confidence that the temporary single space arrangement that has been established across the region for the ICC Cricket World Cup, could be made permanent in the near future. Presently, the region is operating as a single domestic space, in order to facilitate the...

Some US$9 million in revenue is expected to be generated from ticket sales in the island for the ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2007. This is according to Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Delano Franklyn, who said the earnings would be a "slap in the face," of those who had predicted a...

This year, we commemorate Commonwealth Day by focusing on the values of "respect and understanding." We firmly believe that the Commonwealth of 53 Nations, which makes up one third of the global population, has an integral role to play in the promotion of these essential values. Given its strength and significance as a cohesive Family of Nations rich in diversity,...

The Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) is reminding cricket fans across the region that there will be no restrictions as it pertains to viewing ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2007 matches. As such, the opening match of the tournament between the West Indies and Pakistan at Sabina Park in Jamaica will be broadcast live around the region including in the host...

For the first time, the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) will include some urban areas in the Agriculture census. According to Director of Censuses, Demography and Social Statistics, Valerie Nam, an important decision that the agency had to make was deciding on what areas of the island the census would cover, as previously only rural areas underwent this exercise. "Generally...

The Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC), exclusive holders of the broadcast rights for the ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2007 in the region, has said it has no control over the matches available in the West Indies. "Let me put that to rest now. The CMC has absolutely no control over what games are shown on television," said Adriel Richard, Cricket...

With less than two days to go before the official opening ceremony of the ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2007 tournament, Communication and Customer Services Manager at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw, is reporting that road works that were undertaken in the vicinity of Sabina Park has been completed. In an interview with JIS News, Mr. Shaw said...