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Minister of Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce, Phillip Paulwell, has said that Jamaica was poised to be part of the new thrust for greater unity in the global science and technology community. "We are prepared to provide to the region what we have done in terms of our experiences. We pledge our full support and co-operation in this drive to...

Prime Minister of Grenada, Dr. Keith Mitchell, has said that the region, which is in the infancy of a scientific revolution, must leverage science and technology in its strategy to become more globally competitive in the context of the Caribbean Single Market (CSM). "The existence of an information society presents an opportunity for social and economic transformation that leads to...

Minister of National Security, Dr. Peter Phillips has said the Ministry would soon be embarking on Safe Communities Policy, which would involve collaboration between Government agencies, Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), the police, and the community. The Safer Communities Policy is aimed at harmonizing the initiatives of the Ministry of National Security that focus on improving the safety of communities, and...

More than 14,000 residents in several districts in Central Westmoreland should have access to potable water soon, as the Venture River water supply and distribution project is nearing completion. This is one of six water supply projects being carried out across the island by the National Water Commission (NWC), in association with the Red Stripe Deageo Foundation, which made a...

The national Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strategic action plan, which has been under rigorous revision over the past year, is to be unveiled within the next three weeks, says Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce, Kern Spencer. This plan seeks to use information and communication technology to enhance Jamaica's social and economic development...

The venue for the Civil Service Long Service Awards ceremony has been shifted to the Indoor Sports Complex at Independence Park on Wednesday, November 22, beginning at 2:45 p.m. Some 355 civil servants will be honoured at the ceremony, which was originally scheduled for King's House, but has been changed due to unstable weather conditions, which are expected over the...

Heads of the Registrar General's Department (RGD) and the National Land Agency (NLA), have emphasized that the organizations were committed to serving their clients.Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the RGD, Dr. Patricia Holness and CEO of the NLA, Elizabeth Stair spoke of their commitment, when they addressed patrons attending a recent forum, organized by Jamaica National and the Gleaner Company...

The Quality Jamaica Project (QJP) of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), is positioning local entrepreneurs to take advantage of the CARICOM Single Market (CSM), says Project Manager, Sheryl Mullings. She also anticipates a massive upsurge in demand for Jamaican products at the end of the project early next year. "Brand Jamaica is quite appealing, but we don't want only...

The late cultural icon, Louise Bennett Coverley (Miss Lou), has been described as a national giant, for her contribution to Jamaica's cultural heritage and folklore. Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at the College of Staten Island - City University of New York (CUNY), Dr. Effie Simmonds said that Miss Lou, "captured the essence of Jamaican life and...

Two contracts were signed by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), on November 16, for the rehabilitation of the Kilmarnock road in North West St. Elizabeth/Eastern Westmoreland and Trenail to Maggotty road in North West St. Elizabeth. Signing ceremonies for the projects were held at Kilmarnock Primary School, and at the Trenail Outreach Church of God. In her address at...

Jamaica has emerged winner in the Caribbean Travel & Life's annual Best of the Caribbean survey, by topping three of the major categories - 'Best All-Around Destination', 'Friendliest People', and 'Best Local Food'. The special survey was conducted online and attracted just under 10,000 readers of the magazine, who voted their 'top picks' for the 'Best of the Caribbean' awards....

Agriculture and Lands Minister, Roger Clarke, has said there were some "exciting offers" from local and international investors, who have expressed interest in participating in the sugar industry. "Some of the offers are looking very exciting," he said, noting that the Ministry would be sorting through the offers and at the end of the process, a decision would be made....