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The House of Representatives has approved a Bill to amend the Petroleum Act.Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Omar Davies, who piloted the Bill on November 28, explained that the amendment would provide for the Government to establish a "special Fund to receive proceeds which flow to the Government of Jamaica on concessionary terms as a result of the PetroCaribe...

The Trelawny Association of Volunteer Organizations (TAVO) continues to honour persons in that parish for their dedicated contribution to nation building through volunteerism. This year, a concert and awards ceremony will be held at the Starfish Trelawny Resort on Tuesday, December 5, under the patronage of the Custos Rotulorum of Trelawny, Royland Barrett. TAVO's Chairman, Carlton Gordon, told JIS News...

The Manchester Health Department in collaboration with the Southern Regional Health Authority and other Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), have been hosting a series of activities to help to stem the spread of HIV/AIDS in the parish. Under the theme 'Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise - Get Tested', the activities have been planned to sensitize the general public, to build awareness, and...

Several value added products made from coffee were on show at Jamaica's first coffee festival, which was held on Saturday, November 25, at the Cedar Valley Primary and Junior High School in St. Thomas. The festival, organised jointly by the Cedar Valley Development Area Committee and the Yallahs Area Development Committee, is one of several activities being held in observance...

Christmas shoppers and lovers of authentic Jamaican products will be in for a treat at this year's Kumba Mi Yabba Christmas Village, the Jamaican craft producers marketplace, set for Devon House from December 22 to 24. The Jamaica Business Development Centre (JBDC) led event, provides a platform for local producers and manufacturers of innovative and indigenous products and services to...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Kenneth Hall today (November 29), presented instruments of appointment to the first eight members of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica at a ceremony held at King's House. The nominated members of the Electoral Commission are: the Minister of Information and Development, Donald Buchanan; Linton Walters, Karl Samuda and Tom Tavares- Finson. The selected...

The Jamaica Local Organising Committee (LOC) for Cricket World Cup 2007, is geared to launch its 'Jamaica Proudly Hosting' Campaign on December 30 and 31, at the waterfront in downtown Kingston. The launch will be done in collaboration with the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), at the annual New Year's Eve spectacle, 'Fireworks on the Waterfront'. Executive Director of the Jamaica...

The Jamaica Local Organising Committee (LOC) is reporting that it has reached full agreements with all the owners of facilities to be used as practice venues during the Cricket World Cup 2007 (CWC) 2007.The venues include Chedwin Park in St. Catherine, Kensington Park in Kingston, Kaiser Sports Club in St. Ann and Jarrett Park in St. James. This disclosure was...

Eight of the Region's Local Organising Committees (LOCs) for the ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) West Indies 2007 have agreed collectively, to come up with some US$500,000 to secure the services of suitable consultants and technical expertise to execute the plans for the opening ceremony planned for March 1, next year. This assistance will add to the US$1.9 million contributed...

Plans are being made by the Jamaica Local Organizing Committee (LOC), to establish more points of sale across the island for cricket fans to purchase tickets for the ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) West Indies 2007. Currently, tickets are only available at the official ticket office located at Shops 51 and 52 at the Kingston Mall, downtown Kingston, in addition...

A Bill to amend the Interception of Communications Act was passed in the House of Representatives, yesterday (November 28). Leader of Government Business and Minister of National Security, Dr. Peter Phillips, who piloted the Bill, requested the House to adopt clauses one to six, noting that the Bill had been previously discussed in the House. The House of Representatives had,...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is urging members of the public to utilise the police texting service for emergencies only. Speaking with JIS News, Head of the JCF Control Centre, Superintendent Talbert White, pointed out that the messaging system, which has been in effect for the past four months, "is being used to send texts that are not of a...