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The Scientific Research Council (SRC) will hold its second in a series of public consultations on the draft Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy Framework for the Caribbean, at the Cecil Charlton Hall in Mandeville on September 15. The document, which was prepared by the Caribbean Council for Science & Technology, addresses among things, the popularization of science in the...

As efforts continue to increase and diversify agricultural production in Portland, the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), will be working closely with the farmers to expand the scope of the fruit tree crop project, aimed at increasing the potential for export earnings. Crawford Clarke, RADA Parish Manager for Portland told JIS News that his organization had embarked on a joint...

Plans are in high gear for the staging of Manchester Homecoming Week 2005, which is slated to begin on Sunday, October 16. The event will be held under the theme: 'Manchester, yesterday, today and tomorrow' and will coincide with National Homecoming Week activities from October 15 to 22. Chairman and principal convenor, Custos Rotulorum for Manchester, Dr. Gilbert Allen, informed...

Schools in Portland are reporting a smooth start for the new academic year, which began on Monday, September 5. Principals told JIS News that they were generally satisfied with the way the re-opening process have been going so far, with some citing inadequate furniture as the only area of major concern. They noted that assurances have been given by the...

Commerce, Science and Technology Minister, Phillip Paulwell has hailed the recently held PetroCaribe Summit, noting that the achievements made over the three days, would assist the region "on the long road toward energy cooperation and integration for socio-economic development". "In fact, this is where the real hard work begins, as we move to take advantage of the many developmental opportunities...

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded National HIV/AIDS Programme, which is designed to implement initiatives to reduce the spread of HIV and AIDS, has been extended to 2009. Health Minister John Junor and USAID Mission Director, Karen Turner, signed the relevant documents at a function held yesterday (Sept. 7) on the Mona campus of the University of the...

As the Ministry of Health steps up its campaign against the spread of HIV/AIDS, Minister John Junor has called on Jamaicans to desist from stigmatising and discriminating against persons living with the disease, as this could drive the true facts about HIV/AIDS underground. "We have attitudes in our country which need to be addressed. We have to bring people into...

Minister of Education, Youth and Culture, Maxine Henry-Wilson today (September 8), implored students to resolve conflicts peacefully and to maintain peaceful attitudes, not only at school, but in their homes and communities as a whole. "We have to respect each other. We have to respect each person and respect the life of persons. If you have a problem, go to...

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) is continuing its initiative to increase the number of parking spaces designated for the physically challenged in the city's commercial districts. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Desmond McKenzie, told JIS News that there were some 14 on-street parking spaces for disabled persons now available downtown Kingston under the KSAC's Disabled Parking Programme, which was...

Jamaican war veterans who fought for Britain during World War II some six decades ago, will commemorate Battle of Britain Week alongside their English and international counterparts, with a slate of activities from Monday, September 12 to Sunday, September 18. Chairman of the Jamaica branch of the Royal Air Force Association (RAFA), Barry Beckford, explained to JIS News that the...

Minister of National Security, Dr. Peter Phillips, has said that efforts were being made to revamp the Jamaica Constabulary Force's (JCF) training programme, to ensure that its members were more highly skilled. The aim, he said, was to create a modern security force, with expertise in computer technology, communications, and forensics, among other areas. "Obviously, we are going to have...

National Security Minister, Dr. Peter Phillips, has called for greater international assistance to create an effective and secure law enforcement environment across the region. "I think the international community .needs to step up to the plate to an even greater extent in supporting the security needs, especially of small developing countries," Dr. Phillips said as he addressed the opening ceremony...