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Government Senator, Wensworth Skeffery is urging the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development to fast track the implementation of local government reform. In a motion tabled in the Senate on September 21, Senator Skeffery noted that local government reform will give real autonomy, self-determination and independence to the people of Jamaica in their communities. He further called upon the...

Minister without Portfolio (Sport) in the Office of the Prime Minister, Natalie Neita Headley, has congratulated the Jamaica Chess Federation (JCF) on the performance of the team at the World Chess Olympiad that was held in Istanbul, Turkey from August 27 to September 10. Among the outstanding performances was that the open team (with male and female players) ended ten...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says the resort town of Ocho Rios is being rebranded to enhance its image and appeal as a top cruise ship destination. Dr. McNeill, who was addressing the Annual General Meeting of the Association of Jamaica Attractions Limited in Ocho Rios on Saturday (September 22), said the town is being rebranded...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says airlift to Jamaica out of the United Kingdom (UK) is already starting to see the effects of the 'Bolt Bounce'. The term was coined from the impact that the image of the ace Jamaican sprinter, Usain Bolt, is having on the market. Dr. McNeill noted that subsequent to the exposure that...

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is seeking to capitalize on the successful staging of activities during the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the country’s Independence. According to JCDC Director of Field Services, Marjorie Leyden-Vernon, the Commission will be maintaining the Jamaica 50 parish committees which had been formed to assist in the design and implementation of the parish...

Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, arrived in New York today (September 24) for a week of official engagements, which will include an address to the United Nations (UN) on Thursday, September 27. On that day, the Prime Minister will deliver Jamaica's policy statement to the 67th Session of the UN General Assembly. Mrs.  Simpson Miller's address comes...

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is seeking to capitalise on the successful staging of activities during the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the country’s Independence. According to JCDC Director of Field Services, Marjorie Leyden-Vernon, the Commission will be maintaining the Jamaica 50 parish committees which had been formed to assist in the design and implementation of the parish...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller leaves the island today, September 24 for New York where she will participate in the 67th General Assembly of the United Nations.  The Prime Minister will deliver Jamaica’s policy statement during the General Debate of the Assembly which gets underway tomorrow Tuesday, September 25. The theme for this year’s debate is: Adjustment or settlement of international disputes or...

President of the Jamaica Employers' Federation (JEF), Wayne Chen, has identified a structured education system, backed by sound parenting, as an effective strategy to create a globally competitive workforce. "We have the immediate challenge of creating a globally competitive workforce…we believe that the roots to the solution lie in our education system, meaning that our curriculum has to develop the...

Organsiers of the annual Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) are confident that this year's event will once again be a success in showcasing the country’s tourism product and Brand Jamaica. The annual tourism marketing and trade show, organised by the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) in collaboration with the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) and Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), will be...

On National Heroes Day, Monday, October 15, some 157 Jamaicans will be presented with national honors and awards, for outstanding contribution to the country's development through their service in various fields. The annual ceremony, held on the lawns of King's House, takes on even greater significance this year, as it is being held at a time when the country is...

The Pesticides Control Authority (PCA) will be educating Jamaicans on the proper management of pesticides to cut down on hazards in the home and environment. This, as the authority observes ‘Pesticides Awareness Week 2012’ from September 23 to 29, under the theme: “Protecting Health and the Environment through Pesticide Management.” PCA Registrar, Michael Ramsay, told JIS News that several children...