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The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has announced a planned revitalization of its 'Meet the People' programme, which was established in the 1970s and has served to enhance the island's profile as a hospitable destination. An official re-launch is set to take place on Tuesday, March 23 at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston. With the support of volunteers (hosts) islandwide,...

The highly anticipated return of Jamaica's national airline to Canada is less than one month away. Recently, officials of Air Jamaica were in Toronto to unveil several tasty dishes and highlight the services that Canadian passengers will be able to enjoy when the airline flies into Toronto's Pearson International Airport on April 5, for the first time in 14 years....

Grace, Kennedy's innovative Jamaican Birthright Internship Programme, aimed at reconnecting overseas-based young Jamaicans with their heritage, is receiving praises from Jamaicans living in Toronto. The programme was launched recently at the Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) in Toronto, Canada, and among those attending were Jamaica's cultural Ambassador, Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley; Jamaica's Consul General to Toronto, Vivia Betton, and President of the...

Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. the Hon. Ralph Gonsalves paid a brief personal visit to former President of the Republic of Haiti, Jean Bertrand Aristide on Saturday, March 20. The meeting took place at the Government house where Mr. Aristide and his family are temporary guests of the Jamaican authorities. Dr. Gonsalves was in Jamaica at...

Information Minister, Senator Burchell Whiteman has said that persons with strong interpersonal skills could form social cohesion, not only in the workplace but in the broader society as well. The Minister said he was supportive of the view that "when the interpersonal skills of persons are very strong, they are able to affirm themselves and others". Senator Whiteman was addressing...

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has announced a planned revitalization of its 'Meet the People' programme, which was established in the 1970s and has served to enhance the island's profile as a hospitable destination. An official re-launch is set to take place on Tuesday, March 23 at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston. With the support of volunteers (hosts) islandwide,...

The highly anticipated return of Jamaica's national airline to Canada is less than one month away. Recently, officials of Air Jamaica were in Toronto to unveil several tasty dishes and highlight the services that Canadian passengers will be able to enjoy when the airline flies into Toronto's Pearson International Airport on April 5, for the first time in 14 years....

Grace, Kennedy's innovative Jamaican Birthright Internship Programme, aimed at reconnecting overseas-based young Jamaicans with their heritage, is receiving praises from Jamaicans living in Toronto. The programme was launched recently at the Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) in Toronto, Canada, and among those attending were Jamaica's cultural Ambassador, Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley; Jamaica's Consul General to Toronto, Vivia Betton, and President of the...

Executive Director for the Central Information Technology Office (CITO), Michael DuQuesnay has said that the office would be working with a project team to implement measures outlined at the recently concluded data security summit, and noted that several companies have made links with suppliers of security products. "It is important that we do this kind of follow-up, and to a...

Executive Director for the Central Information Technology Office (CITO), Michael DuQuesnay has said that the office would be working with a project team to implement measures outlined at the recently concluded data security summit, and noted that several companies have made links with suppliers of security products. "It is important that we do this kind of follow-up, and to a...

Teachers, 4-H clubbites and government agencies in St. Thomas are expected to participate in the annual Parish Achievement Day celebrations on Wednesday, March 31 at the Paul Bogle Junior High School. The event, which begins at 8:00 a.m., is being organized by the St. Thomas 4-H Advisory Council, in collaboration with the 4-H Leaders Association under the theme: 'Youth Exploring...

Teachers, 4-H clubbites and government agencies in St. Thomas are expected to participate in the annual Parish Achievement Day celebrations on Wednesday, March 31 at the Paul Bogle Junior High School. The event, which begins at 8:00 a.m., is being organized by the St. Thomas 4-H Advisory Council, in collaboration with the 4-H Leaders Association under the theme: 'Youth Exploring...