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The Jamaica Information Service (JIS), in collaboration with Emoquad Internet Services and Cable & Wireless Jamaica Limited, will be webcasting the funeral service for the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley on Wednesday, August 9, beginning at 2:00 p.m. via its website at www.jis.gov.jm. It is projected that more than 200,000 persons, both local and overseas, will be logging on to view the...

One of the largest exhibitions of contemporary Jamaican art, showcasing 44 pieces by 15 artists of Jamaican heritage residing in the United States, is on display at the Art Museum of the Americas in Washington, D.C. Titled 'New Possessions', the exhibition, which opened on Thursday (Aug. 3) and will run until October 29, was mounted in celebration of Jamaica's 44th...

This summer, some 300 children from communities in St. Andrew, are expected to benefit from the 'Teach the Youth Programme' organized by University of Technology's (UTech) Student Union. The programme, which began in July and ends on August 13, is targeting children between the ages of seven and 16 from the surrounding communities of Tavern, August Town, Gordon Town and...

A host of local and regional companies have pledged their support to Jamaican agriculture, through their generous sponsorship of the 2006 Denbigh Industrial and Agricultural Show to be held in May Pen, Clarendon. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Lawrence Madden, told JIS News that the funding from various local businesses and organizations has thus far...

The Percy Junor Hospital in Manchester is putting measures in place, through which it hopes to collect some $77 million in outstanding user fees. "It is actually more than that now because the figure is from our last report in October," Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Joan Tomlinson told JIS News, noting that the latest figure was not yet available....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, in her capacity as Minister of Defence has announced the appointment of two new Colonels in the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). Those promoted are Lieutenant Colonel George Reynolds and Lieutenant Colonel Antony Anderson. Both appointments became effective yesterday, August 02, 2006. Colonel Anderson joined the JDF in 1984, after completing his secondary...

Jamaicans in Palm Beach County, South Florida, will observe the nation's 44th anniversary of independence with a weekend of activities, beginning on Saturday (August 5). Jamaicans of Palm Beaches, a charitable organization, will host the annual Independence Ball to be held at the Bear Lakes Country Club in West Palm Beach. On Sunday (August 6), beginning at 10:00 a.m., a...

A service of thanksgiving will highlight activities being held in Washington DC to mark Jamaica's 44th anniversary of Independence. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Anthony Hilton; Education and Youth Minister, Maxine Henry Wilson; and Ambassador to the United States Professor Gordon Shirley, will head the list of dignitaries at the event, which will be held at Howard...

Mayor of Toronto, His Worship David Miller, has paid tribute to the late Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley (Miss Lou), Jamaica's Ambassador of Culture, describing her as a "Jamaican folk performer who was instrumental in giving voice to the intellectual and cultural identities of the Jamaican peasantry for over 40 years". In a message of condolence, Mayor Miller said the members of...

Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States, Professor Gordon Shirley has said that the island could rise and take its rightful place among the group of great nations, if the people continued to work hard and move the country forward. Speaking at the Grand Independence Ball last Saturday (July 29), at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Miami, the Ambassador urged the...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) will be conducting a textbook survey this month, which will provide the public with a price list of books available in stores across the island. The aim is to help parents better plan their budget for back to school shopping. "The Consumer Affairs Commission conducts a text book survey each year, where we publish the...

Jamaica's economy is highly energy intensive and heavily dependent on the use of imported oil. In light of the country's escalating oil bill, it is imperative that the nation explores alternative sources of energy and put measures in place to reduce consumption. The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) has been mandated by the Government to develop and facilitate private sector...