A pilot project to improve access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT), is to be implemented at a cost of US$500,000, to be provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This is being done in conjunction with the Government, through the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining. The project will focus on the use of TV...

Thousands of Jamaicans in the western end of the island are expected to pay tribute to late former Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, at several activities being planned to honour the distinguished son of St. James. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Lloyd B. Smith, who chairs the committee spearheading the events, tells JIS News that Sir...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon Derrick Kellier, says there is need to revise the eligibility requirements for the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), to facilitate those in genuine need who do not qualify under the present regime. This, he says, is necessary to ensure the programme achieves its mandate to deliver social benefits to the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says since the establishment of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) 20 years ago, member countries have gained “significant scientific and technological insight” into the value of the seas and oceans and their resources, to their welfare and existence. She said development and adoption of the Convention on the Law of the Sea...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has hailed the National Association of Jamaica and Supportive Organizations (NAJASO) for the outstanding work it continues to provide on behalf of Jamaica. “I am particularly pleased at the association’s efforts to channel the much needed humanitarian assistance and the promotion of trade and business opportunities that have benefitted Jamaica,” she stated....

The life and work of Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Garvey, will be the main focus of the 100th anniversary celebrations of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). Mr. Garvey founded the UNIA on July 20, 1914, when he recruited the first member, Miss Amy Ashwood, and held the organisation’s first meeting at 121 Orange Street in...

Savanna-la-Mar’s Mayor, Councillor Bertel Moore, has welcomed the proposed construction of a $35 million waste transfer station by the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), at Grange Hill, Westmoreland. Speaking at a recent town hall meeting at Frome Technical High School in the community, where the announcement was made, Mr. Moore said the development is timely. This, in light of...