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As the final resting place for several Prime Ministers, National Heroes, and cultural luminaries, the National Heroes Park in Kingston symbolises a location rich in its historical importance. With former Prime Ministers Alexander Bustamante (also a National Hero); Donald Sangster, Hugh Shearer and Michael Manley; National Heroes, Norman Manley and Marcus Garvey; and icons of Jamaica's entertainment industry, Ranny Williams...

Reduced bus fares for students, increased earnings for schools and the convenience of easy top up, are just some of the great benefits that the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is offering to educational institutions that agree to become point of sale locations for the company's smart cards. The JUTC, as part of the effort to boost smart card use,...

Imagine being on a pig farm that does not reek, where the sight of one of these portly creatures would be the only evidence of their presence. The Jamaica 4-H Clubs, a leading youth training organisation, is embarking on a project that takes away the unpleasant smell from its piggery. The Long Pond bio-digester plant that is located in Chudleigh,...

The Jamaica Consulate in Miami has raised nearly US$3,200 to benefit the Swift Purcell Boys' Home in St. Mary and children of policemen slain in the line of duty. The money, which was collected at the annual Independence church service held recently in Fort Lauderdale, will be shared equally between the boys home and the Ministry of National Security, towards...

The performance of our team in Helsinki during the World Championships of athletics is deserving of the highest commendation. We did extremely well although understandably there were some disappointment that we did not win the quality of medals that we had anticipated but that is part of the excitement of competition in the field of sports. All in all, we...

Prime Minister P.J. Patterson yesterday (August 15), offered congratulations to members of the national athletics team for their historic performance at the 10th International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF) World Athletics Championships, which concluded in Helsinki, Finland, on Sunday, August 14. Mr. Patterson, who is on an official visit to New York, noted that the "performance of our team in Helsinki...

Minister of Local Government, Community Development and Sports, Portia Simpson-Miller today (August 16), met with members of Jamaica's track and field delegation who returned from the 10th World Athletic Championships in Helsinki, Finland, at the Norman Manley International Airport. Danielle Browning, 4x100m relay silver medallist, Lerone Clarke, 4x100m relay finalist and Moya Thompson, a member of the 4x400 relay, are...

Prime Minister P.J. Pattersonhas said that the pending changes to the education system, which would begin this school year, were designed to equip Jamaica to meet the challenges of the 21st Century."Having identified education and training as priority for national development, we have ensured that our budget this year provides the resources for a major transformation of our education and...

The Ministry of Transport and Works yesterday (August 15), launched its Annual Transport Statistics Report at a press conference held at the Ministry's head offices on Maxfield Avenue. Prepared by the Technical Services Unit of the Ministry, the report covers the 2003 to 2004 year period, and details statistical and infrastructure information related to the rail, road, public transportation, air...

The National Water Commission (NWC) should benefit from an agreement currently being negotiated between the Government of Jamaica and the People's Republic of China for the supply of pipes and other equipment to complete rehabilitative and expansion works to the island's water supply systems. Minister of Water and Housing, Donald Buchanan, who is spearheading the negotiations on behalf of the...

The Jamaica Police Co-operative Credit Union is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and to mark this milestone, the entity is awarding a total of 50 bursaries and scholarships to children of members of the organization, who were successful in their GSAT examinations. The handing over of these bursaries and scholarships has been taking place across the island, with the...

Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Lenworth Fulton has issued an appeal to the island's corporate leaders to become more involved in the activities of the club, which provides a viable alternative for young Jamaicans. In an interview with JIS News, Mr. Fulton explained that participation was one positive way of making a difference in the lives of these...