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Minister of National Security, Dr. Peter Phillips, has called for increased collaboration between CARICOM and the United States (U.S.) in combating the trafficking of illegal drugs in the region, as well as dealing with other security threats. "It is important that a holistic approach be adopted to looking at security in the region and the interrelationships and inter-linkages that exist...

Jamaica's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Gail Mathurin, has joined the global condemnation against the recent terrorist attacks in London, describing the bombings as heinous. She also expressed deep sympathy and condolences to all those who were affected. Ms. Mathurin praised the emergency services' response to the attacks, which she said was efficient and effective. "We are all...

President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Agyekum Kufuor arrived in the island yesterday to begin a three-day working visit. He is the second Head of State from that country to visit Jamaica. The last leader from Ghana to visit Jamaica was Flight Lieutenant Jerry Rawlings, who visited in the late 1990s. Bordered along the North Atlantic Ocean...

Jamaica's High Commissioner to London, Gail Mathurin has urged nationals abroad to participate fully in the Diaspora groupings and through them, lobby for positive political and economic changes to their homeland. "The Diaspora movement provides a unique opportunity for Jamaicans overseas to participate in the process of making the decisions that affect all Jamaicans in our homeland and in our...

Executive Chairman of the Sugar Industry Authority (SIA), Ambassador Derrick Heaven will be addressing the European Parliament on Wednesday (July 13), to give the response of African Caribbean and Pacific Countries (ACP) to the proposals to reform the EU's sugar regime that will result in a 39 per cent cut in the price paid for sugar. Speaking in London today...

Since its genesis in 1952, the Denbigh Agricultural and Industrial Show has traditionally been known for its display of the very best in local livestock, agricultural and horticultural exhibits from all 14 parishes. However, come July 30 to August 1, Jamaicans are in for a treat with some very special and unique additions to the usual displays, exhibits and competitions....

All 24 emergency shelters that were opened in St. James, Hanover and Westmoreland during the passage of Hurricane Dennis on July 7, have now been closed. Some 250 persons who left their homes for precautionary and other reasons to seek shelter, have returned to their homes. At the peak of the passing of the hurricane, three emergency shelters were opened...

The National Works Agency (NWA) will be carrying out repairs to the Railway Bridge in St. Margaret's Bay, Portland to facilitate the movement of vehicular traffic, following the damage done to the Rio Grande bridge by Hurricane Dennis on July 7. Located in the same community on the main road between Port Antonio and other important commercial centres, including Kingston...

While Portland and sections of neighbouring parishes were battered by strong winds and heavy rains caused by Hurricane Dennis on July 7, residents of the western parishes of Westmoreland, Hanover and St. James are breathing sighs of relief, having escaped the devastation many were dreading. Except for the usual heavy showers and moderate winds, these parishes escaped much of the...

The parishes of St. Elizabeth and Manchester are reporting very little damage from Hurricane Dennis, which caused significant flooding and landslides in a number of communities across the island.Parish Disaster Coordinator for Manchester, Sherina Smith told JIS News that the emergency structure was put in place very early to offer any assistance needed. "Of course our Emergency Operation Centre (EOC)...

Senior Superintendent of Police, Owen Ellington has said that the passage of Hurricane Dennis on July 7, was relatively free of looting, with only two reported cases. "For the entire period of the hurricane, we had just two reports of break-ins into business premises; one in the St. Andrew South Division and the other in the St. Andrew North division....

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is encouraging pensioners who have not yet registered to receive electronic swipe cards under the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pensioners' health plan to do so, or risk losing the benefits which the card provides. The electronic swipe cards, which came into effect April 1, replace the previously used paper cards, which are now...