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The lawns of King's House was the scene of dignified pomp and pageantry today (October 18), as 147 outstanding Jamaicans were accorded National Honours and Awards at an investiture and presentation ceremony. With Prime Minister P.J. Patterson in attendance, Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke conferred the honours and awards on Jamaicans, whose lives were of...

Thousands of flag-waving adults and children, including students, lined the streets from the Donald Sangster International Airport to Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on Saturday (October 16), to welcome and pay tribute to the country's successful Olympic and Paralympic teams. Headed by double gold medallist, Veronica Campbell, the Olympians were greeted by over 20,000 well wishers. Addressing the large...

Government Senator Noel Sloley has said that major investments in the tourism sector were still on target, and would result in 12,000 new direct jobs and 24,000 indirect jobs within the next five years.The Senator made the statement at Friday's (October 15) sitting of the Senate in Gordon House. Mr. Sloley told his colleagues that all the major investors who...

Food and Organization Representative (FAO) to Jamaica, Belize and the Bahamas, Hannah Clarendon, has said that biological biodiversity was fundamental to agriculture and food production and stressed that humans were placing increased pressure on a number of species, putting themselves at risk. She said it was important for the regeneration of these important species to take place for continued sustenance...

Jamaican athletes who won gold, silver and bronze medals at the Games of the 28th Olympiad and the 12th Paralympics in Athens, Greece were on Friday (Oct. 15) presented with approximately US$54,000 in prizes by the CHASE Fund at a reception hosted by Prime Minister P.J. Patterson at Jamaica House. Of this amount, gold medal winner at the Paralympics Alfanso...

While the Christian world looked forward to December and the festive season, November 2003 signaled the beginning of the fight with breast cancer for 41-year-old Sandi Taylor. Now nearly a year later she bravely retraces the steps to the point when her ordeal began. Sandi says she became curious about the pain and swelling in her breasts, and decided to...

The University of Technology's Faculty of Business and Management and the School of Business Administration has launched its Accounting Students Association (ASA) aimed at preparing students for the actualities of the accounting profession. The programme, which is the first of its kind in the island, will see the students being mentored by professionals from the Office of the Registrar of...

In its continued efforts to provide more convenient service to its customers, the Postal Corporation of Jamaica (Postcorp) will be extending its provision of private mailboxes beyond post offices. This means that in the near future, persons will be able to pick up their mail from their own private boxes in various places such as supermarkets. Persons will also have...

Chairman of the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, Dr. Carlton Davis has hailed the achievements of Jamaica's Olympians and Paralympians as examples for the youth to emulate in order to achieve success. "CHASE feels absolutely gratified that the athletes did so well at the Olympics but, it goes beyond the medals. What their achievements showed was that,...

Commerce, Science and Technology Minister, Phillip Paulwell has highlighted several proactive steps taken by government over the years to promote energy conservation and cut down on the country's energy bill. Speaking at the official opening of the Total Jamaica gas outlet at National Heroes Circle today on Friday, (October 15) Mr. Paulwell pointed out that such initiatives included the phasing...

Students and staff of the Ocho Rios High School paraded the streets of that town on Friday, October 15 in celebration of the success of Olympic silver medallist Danny McFarlane, when he paid a visit to his alma mater. It was a proud moment as the procession came to a halt in the school's auditorium and Mr. McFarlane was ushered...

Minister of Commerce, Science and Technology, Phillip Paulwell has said that the sale of illegal petrol by unauthorised stations was a matter of serious concern for his Ministry and measures were being taken to curtail the problem. Speaking at the official opening of the Total Jamaica gas station on Friday, (October 15) at National Heroes Circle, the Minister informed that,...