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Parents of Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) students who have not been registered, are being urged to make applications for their children's birth certificates by October 29. This has been reinforced by the Registrar General's Department (RGD), and comes in the wake of a statement released by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture on October 13, advising that no...

The Manchester High School community last Friday (Oct.15) paid tribute to past student and Olympic gold medallist, Sherone Simpson at a special function held on the school compound. In his address at the function, House Speaker and Member of Parliament for South Manchester, Michael Peart, lauded the athlete, who was part of the winning 4 X 100 women's relay team....

Prime Minister P.J. Patterson has expressed confidence that segment two of Phase one of Highway 2000 from Bushy Park to Kingston will be completed on time and within budget to facilitate its opening on December 15 this year. Giving his impressions of the work done on the Highway following an impromptu tour on Wednesday (Oct. 20), Mr. Patterson said that...

Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Senator A.J. Nicholson has said that amendments to the Domestic Violence Amendment Act, which was passed in the Senate on Friday, October 15, contained features, which would expand and in some instances, clarify the application of the Domestic Violence Act of 1995. The Bill provides for, among other things the widening of the categories of...

For the past 20 years, the air traffic services in Jamaica have boasted an accident-free record. This speaks volumes of the work being done by the behind-the-scenes workers, who are committed to ensuring the safety of every flight under their jurisdiction. These workers are the Air Traffic Controllers. Today, October 20, is being celebrated as International Air Traffic Controllers Day....

Jamaica has made significant strides in the maritime industry and is "probably the most developed marine administration in the Caribbean," says Rear Admiral Peter Brady, Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ). Jamaica's achievements to date are even more extraordinary considering the country's late involvement in the industry, as it was without a Shipping Act until 1998. The...

One hundred and twenty-eight (128) Justices of the Peace (JPs) in the parish of St. Ann received their official seals, at a function held at the St. Ann's Bay Anglican Church Hall last week Thursday (October 14). The function was organised by the Ministry of Justice in collaboration with the Office of the Custos in the parish. Attorney General and...

The Access to Information Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), has arranged a series of 'Open Days' at specific government Ministries to allow members of the public to view documents that fall within the scope of the Access to Information Act. The Ministry of Transport and Works will have its 'Open Day' on October 27, followed by...

A cheque in the amount of US$10,000 was presented to Jamaica's Honorary Consul in Atlanta, Vin Martin by Reverend Dr. Aaron Parker, pastor of the Zion Hill Baptist Church in Georgia, to assist in the Hurricane Ivan Relief Drive. The presentation was made at a handing over ceremony at the church on Thursday, October 15. In presenting the cheque, Rev....

Minister of Education, Youth and Culture, Maxine Henry Wilson, has announced the implementation of a rehabilitation project for schools that suffered damage during the recent hurricane. The restoration project is to begin as early as this week in some institutions, she said. Mrs. Henry Wilson, who made the announcement at a retreat for principals and vice principals held at the...

Olympians, Sylvia Grant and Richard James were warmly received by their alma maters, Port Antonio High School and Titchfield High School, respectively, when they visited the institutions, recently. There was an outpouring of love from the teachers and students, who expressed their admiration and appreciation for the athletes by presenting them with gifts and providing them with entertainment during the...

Seven Olympians were honoured by their alma mater, Vere Technical High School at a ceremony, which was held at the school last week. Veronica Campbell, Aleen Bailey, Beverley McDonald, Lacena Golding-Clarke, Debbie Ann Paris, Michelle Ballentine, and Michael Blackwood were all presented with plaques of recognition and souvenir dolls for their outstanding performances at the recently concluded 2004 Olympic Games...