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Over 100 hairdressers and barbers in St. Thomas will attend a one-day seminar, to familiarize them with the new licensing guidelines following the implementation of the Public Health (Hairdressers, Beauty Therapists, Cosmetologists and Beauty Salons) and (Barbers and Barbers shops) Regulations 2004. The seminar, organized by the St. Thomas Health Department in collaboration with the parish council, will be held...

The Government is to procure an automated palm and fingerprint identification system in its bid to enhance the capabilities of the island's law enforcement officers in locating criminals. Minister of Information, Senator Burchell Whiteman made the disclosure yesterday (February 28), at a post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House."This is in pursuance of the effort to strengthen the capacity of...

Minister of National Security, Dr. Peter Phillips, has called for more corporate support for the government's policing strategy, stating that the crime fighting effort required significant investment."The truth is that security is a costly venture and requires in a real way, significant levels of investments if we are to as a society, keep pace with the threats that we face...

The Senate on Friday (Feb. 25) gave its assent to a Bill bringing into force, the provisions under the 1986 Retiring Allowances Act for Parish Councillors. The Bill, which was piloted by Attorney General and Minister of Justice Senator A.J. Nicholson, seeks to provide benefits to eligible retired councillors, and also serves to grant benefits to the dependents of councillors...

Users of the Priory beach and Seville River in St. Ann are benefiting from more aesthetic surroundings thanks to the efforts of the Marcus Garvey Technical High School 4-H Club. The club members recently cleaned up the facilities as part of their Environmental Challenge Project. 4-H Club leader at the school, Glenroy Williams, told JIS News that the project, which...

Dr. Patricia Holness, Chief Executive Officer of the Registrar General's Department (RGD) has said that the breakdown in relationships was directly related to the level of crime and violence, which was affecting the nation, communities and homes. "At the centre of all the harm being carried out in the society is the break-down in relationships. Mothers no longer love children,...

Repair work on the Lakes Pen to Grange Hill main road in St. Catherine is 90 per cent complete and the project is way ahead of its April 20 delivery date. The four-month works contract was awarded to ALCAR Construction & Haulage Company on December 14, 2004 and work began on the 4.3 kilometre roadway on January 5, said Vando...

Scores of Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica braved the inclement weather on Thursday evening, February 24, 2005, to attend a Black History Month forum and exhibition at the Consulate General in New York. The forum and exhibition titled 'The Jamaican Impact on the Harlem Renaissance,' chronicled the period from 1919 to 1930, when people of African descent migrated in large...

The Ministry of Transport and Works will be introducing a new road maintenance programme, as it continues to develop strategies aimed at preserving the country's roadways. Minister of State in the Ministry, Dr. Fenton Ferguson made the announcement while addressing the contract signing ceremony for the construction of a ford at Moore Park in Bybrook, Western Portland on Friday, February...

On behalf of the parish of Westmoreland, the Sir Clifford Campbell Primary School, has played its part in the historical hosting of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, who paid a three-day visit to the island, from February 25 to February 27, 2005. The Westmoreland leg of the Royal visit took place on Sunday, (February 27), when Her Royal Highness...

Contrary to the practice of placing the focus on civil and political rights which Western governments deem more important than economic, social and cultural rights that are the main thrust of Southern governments, all these rights must serve as the basis for full national development, says human rights specialist, Ms. Maarit Kohonen. "Human Rights in development is not simply about...

Two months after the Government reassumed control of the national airline the new interim management team is working assiduously to ensure that the fortunes of the carrier are turned around and returned to viability. Executive Chairman of Air Jamaica, Dr. Vincent Lawrence made the disclosure at a press conference at the airline's Harbour Street offices, where he outlined the company's...