More

Jamaica's food security status has improved significantly over the last decade as is evidenced by the upward trend in the number of adequately nourished persons. Recently elected as Chair of the Special Ministerial Event on Food Security and Sustainable Development in Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Minister of Agriculture, Roger Clarke addressed the Plenary of the 33rd Session of the...

St. Thomas will be promoted as a destination for visitors under the theme 'History, Heritage and Healing' during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 tournament. This approach is being developed by the Social Development Commission (SDC) so that residents can capitalize on the many business opportunities associated with the event. Jamaica will host the opening ceremony and a number of...

Jamaica's attractiveness as a prime location for offshore universities has once again been highlighted with the scheduled opening of yet another tertiary facility in the island. The World Institute of Medical Services, a new institution, has been granted a charter by the government, and is scheduled to invest some $640 million (US$10 million) to undertake its local operations. During the...

The Cruise Ship Costa Magica docked in the Ocho Rios harbour on Thursday, January 19 carrying approximately 2,700 passengers and 1,100 crew-members on its inaugural visit to the island's shores. With a planned schedule to visit the island every two weeks until the end of April, the number of passengers visiting the island via the Costa Magica should provide a...

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Pat Francis, has said that the mobilization of capital was essential for the survival and global competitiveness of small businesses in Jamaica. "One of the biggest challenges that Jamaican companies face is the attraction of the right kind of capital to help to transform them into globally competitive companies, because today, competition is on...

Jamaican sled dog racer Devon Anderson and his four-dog team have been making waves in the United Kingdom (UK) as they prepare to compete in Europe's largest husky racing event at Aviemore, Scotland this weekend. Compared to the history making bobsleigh team, which inspired the movie 'Cool Runnings', Mr. Anderson and his dogs are generating a lot of publicity, appearing...

The American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) will for the first time present the prestigious 'UWI Bob Marley Award' to Gilberto Gil, Minister of Culture of Brazil at the Foundation's ninth Annual Benefit Gala at Cipriani 42 Street, New York City, on Thursday, February 2, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. Endorsed by Rita Marley, widow of the...

Jamaica's presence in the international arena has resonated on various levels since the country gained independence in 1962. In recognition of the country's contribution to international affairs, the Government Communication Group will host its third panel discussion entitled: Jamaica in the International Arena on Tuesday (Jan. 24) at the Media Centre, Office of the Prime Minister. This discussion forum, slated...

A Resolution calling on the Government to put in place legislation to discourage the theft of cellular phones and their use in criminal activities has been approved by the House of Representatives. The motion, which was brought by Member of Parliament for West Central St.Andrew, Andrew Holness, calls on the Government to consider legislation to make it illegal for anyone...

Cultural exchange and technical advice are being facilitated by the twinning relationship established between the cities of Kingston, Jamaica and Port of Spain, Trinidad. Two years ago, this month, Mayor Murchison Brown of Port of Spain and Mayor Desmond McKenzie, of Kingston signed a declaration of friendship between the two cities, proclaiming their intention to "promote cultural, tourist, social and...

The Portland Health Department is reporting a reduction in diagnosed cases of HIV/AIDS in 2005 over the previous year. Winston Lowe, Sexually Transmitted Diseases Contact Investigator for the Health Department, told JIS News that 45 cases were diagnosed last year, which were 17 less than the 62 cases detected in 2004. The reduction, he said, was consistent with the declining...

President of the non-profit New York-based Organisation for International Development (OID), Dr. Kitson Blissett, has underscored the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle to prevent diseases. Dr. Blissett, who is part of an OID medical mission to Jamaica, told JIS News that in addition to the dental, optical, paediatric and general medical services provided to residents in various parishes, one...