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Pedestrian safety will be the major focus of parish projects across the island this Labour Day (May 24).This was emphasized today (May 7) by Minister of Education, Youth and Culture, Maxine Henry-Wilson, at a press briefing held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston. With an estimated $15 million budget allocation, this year's Labour Day will be largely concentrated on...

Approximately $3.5 million has been earmarked for road safety improvements at the Crescent Primary School in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, as Government's National Labour Day project for 2004. The announcement was made at a press briefing hosted by Minister of Education, Youth and Culture, Maxine Henry-Wilson today (May 7) at the Knutsford Court Hotel. Labour Day is being observed on...

One of Jamaica's esteemed pioneers in biochemistry and cancer research, Dr. Professor Franklyn Prendergast has been awarded the Gold Musgrave Medal for distinguished eminence in the field of medicine by the Institute of Jamaica. The award was presented to Professor Prendergast at a ceremony held on Thursday (May 6) at the institute's East Street lecture hall. Bringing greetings at the...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Errol Ennis has called on farmers to revolutionise their farming activities in order to fully exploit the opportunities existing in the global marketplace. Addressing a marketing and production workshop for farmers in Portland on Thursday, May 6, Mr. Ennis said it was important for farmers to appreciate the changes that were necessary...

Jamaica's Consul General to Toronto, Miss Vivia Betton, accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) on behalf of cultural icon, the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley (Miss Lou). Due to illness, Miss Lou was unable to attend the 22nd annual staging of the BBPA's Harry Jerome Awards held on Saturday, May 1, at Constitution Hall in...

Mixing chemicals in laboratories and performing various experiments would seem dull to some, but for Opal Slater, it is the joy of creating something unique that inspires her and makes her passionate about her work. It is this passion and creativity that she has transferred to the kitchen to create a unique Jamaican product, which is quality smoked fish using...

Managing Director of JAMALCo, Jerome Maxwell has said that the US$690 million expansion programme at the bauxite company was set to begin by early next year. He informed residents and stakeholders in Clarendon on Wednesday about the company's plans, while addressing a meeting of the Clarendon Parish Development Committee (CPDC). The meeting was held at the St. Gabriel's Church Hall...

About 22 members of the Co-operative Friends of Jamaica will be arriving in the island on May 14 for a two-week study visit. During the visit, the group will call on Governor-General, Sir Howard Cooke at King's House, visit heritage sites at Port Royal and Devon House, and Hope Gardens. The 26 year-old London based organization supports the work of...

Over 300 boys from grades one to six at the Bath Primary and Junior High School in St. Thomas participated in the first Boy's Day held recently at the school. Several speakers addressed the boys on topics such as respect, the value of reading, drug abuse, good behaviour, values and attitudes, resolving conflicts, self-esteem and the importance of attending school....

The introduction of a literacy project in five schools in the East Kingston and Port Royal region has resulted in marked improvements in the reading and writing abilities of 150 students from primary and high schools within the area. The literacy project is the brainchild of Minister of Commerce, Science and Technology, Phillip Paulwell who is also the Member of...

In keeping with the national Labour Day theme for 2004, 'Road Safety First. Avoid The Worst', planning committees in western Jamaica have been selecting parish projects which are geared toward the proper use of the nation's roadways by pedestrians and motorists. For St. James, the parish project is multi-faceted, as it involves the repainting of all pedestrian crossings in the...

Five companies exhibiting an array of Jamaican food specialties received a positive response from nearly 500 attendees at the annual World Business Week launch on Monday (May 3) at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Coconut Grove, Miami. World Business Week activities will culminate on Friday (May 7). Exotic Caribbean flavours including coconut water were showcased by Grace, Kennedy (USA) Inc.,...