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The Northern Jamaica Conservation Association (NJCA), has embarked on an environmental education project. The project, supported by the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ), CHASE Fund, St. Ann Chamber of Commerce and Macmillan Caribbean, is aimed at beautifying the town of Ocho Rios with artwork in an attractive, long-lasting format that will promote appreciation and conservation of the natural environment. Environmentalist...

A report submitted to Cabinet has identified obesity and its related conditions as the leading cause of death and poor health among Caribbean nationals. This was noted by Minister of Information, Senator Burchell Whiteman at the weekly post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, yesterday (May 30). The Minister told journalists that Cabinet was furnished with a presentation detailing the risks...

The 2005 staging of the Calabash literary festival, has been touted as a huge success, with the staging of the event last weekend in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth described as the best ever in the festival's five year history. Principal Organiser of the event, Justine Henzell told JIS News, that there was vast improvement in the "on the ground organisation"...

Changes to transfer tax rates on estates at death, become effective tomorrow (June 1), as announced by Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. Omar Davies during his budget presentation in Parliament in April. As a result, at death there will be no tax on the first $100,000.00 value of the estate to be transferred. Thereafter, amounts over $100,000.00 will be at...

Jamaicans in South Florida are now able to view programmes of national interest about their homeland on local television channels in Dade and Broward counties. Produced by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) in Kingston, the programmes are aired weekdays at 7:30 p.m. on COMCAST TV in both counties - Channel 19 in Dade, and Channel 76 or 79 in Broward....

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture, Dr. Donald Rhodd has reiterated government's determination to eradicate illiteracy from the society. This goal, he noted, was necessary if the country is to successfully confront challenges and place itself on the cutting edge of the global economy.Dr. Rhodd was delivering the main address at the official launch of...

'More Time' an overseas calling card service, has become the newest addition to Jamaica's information, communications and telecommunications market. Through the service, which was launched today by local card company, Cards Jamaica, consumers will be able to purchase calling cards in denominations of $100 for 15 minutes talk time; $200 for 30 minutes; and $400 to talk for one hour,...

Minister of Information, Senator Burchell Whiteman has disclosed that Cabinet has given the go-ahead to award a contract valued at $67 million (US$1.09 million) to a Belgium company, JAN DE NUL, to dredge the dock at Petrojam. Speaking at the weekly post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House yesterday (May 30), the Information Minister said the contract has been approved...

Cabinet has approved the compulsory acquisition of privately owned properties in Kingston to enable the Ministry of Water and Housing to provide security of tenure for its occupants. The properties, located at 62 Molynes Road, 100 Red Hills Road, 8 Cedar Valley Road (Stanville), and 85 Waltham Park Road, will be purchased at a cost of $21,425,000, through financing from...

Changes to transfer tax rates on estates at death, become effective tomorrow (June 1), as announced by Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. Omar Davies during his budget presentation in Parliament in April. As a result, at death there will be no tax on the first $100,000.00 value of the estate to be transferred. Thereafter, amounts over $100,000.00 will be at...

Jamaicans in South Florida are now able to view programmes of national interest about their homeland on local television channels in Dade and Broward counties. Produced by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) in Kingston, the programmes are aired weekdays at 7:30 p.m. on COMCAST TV in both counties - Channel 19 in Dade, and Channel 76 or 79 in Broward....

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture, Dr. Donald Rhodd has reiterated government's determination to eradicate illiteracy from the society. This goal, he noted, was necessary if the country is to successfully confront challenges and place itself on the cutting edge of the global economy. Dr. Rhodd was delivering the main address at the official launch...