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Premier of the Cayman Islands, Hon. McKeeva Bush, says his country has benefitted greatly from the contributions made by Jamaicans to that nation’s development. Speaking at last weekend’s 60th staging of Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, in May Pen, Clarendon, Mr. Bush noted that Jamaicans have influenced “many areas of life” in the Cayman Islands. “You have contributed to...

Former United States (US) Secretary of State, General Colin Powell, says Jamaica can be proud of its heritage and numerous achievements, despite the problems facing the country. “Keep believing in yourself; keep believing in the strength of your society and your culture. Keep being proud of your heritage, but recognise that there are problems that we all have to deal...

LONDON — Hundreds of Jamaicans decked out in the national colours transformed a section of the O2 Arena in London into a sea of Black, Green and Gold, as they celebrated Jamaica's 50th Anniversary of Independence, on Monday, August 6, at special commemorative flag-raising ceremony. High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet Assamba, declared that it was...

President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Jacob Zuma and his wife, Mrs. Nompumelelo MaNtuli Zuma, arrived in the island at about 9:00 am this morning (Aug. 6), to participate in the country’s Independence celebrations. The President and his wife should have arrived on Sunday (Aug. 5), for a two-day State visit, but those plans had to be...

Earlier today, the nation stood with pride at the playing of our National Anthem, and the hoisting of the National Flag of Jamaica for our female athletes, Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce and Veronica Campbell Brown, as they collected their gold and bronze medals respectively for their performances in the 100 metre women’s finals at the London Olympics. Then, a few...

The Jamaica 50 Secretariat is advising that the Independence Grand Gala, which will be the showpiece of the Golden Jubilee celebrations, is still on at the National Stadium tomorrow (August 6), with Showtime being 5:30 p.m. Dubbed: 'Tributes In Gold', the gala will highlight the significant achievements of the nation over the past 50 years, which will serve an inspiration...

The Jamaica 50 Secretariat is advising that the Golden Jubilee Village at Independence Park is closed today (August 5), but persons wishing to go inside the National Arena to see the display booths, and to attend the Jubilee Conversations, can still do so. Visitors to the National Arena can still access the Park and Ride offering, which is still available...

After undergoing surgery to remove a catheter and replace it with a fistula, both of which facilitate dialysis treatment, Maurice Leighton uttered the words:  “You have given me a bridge to life.” “This fistula gives more freedom, more movement; to live, to enjoy life and feel like we can make a better contribution to society,” tells JIS News. An elated...

The President of the Republic of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, has conveyed to Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller that he intends to be in Jamaica for the Independence Day celebrations.  President Zuma who was expected in the island this morning for a 2 day State Visit has had to delay his arrival due to the threat of Tropical Storm Ernesto,...

The sun came out in full force Saturday, August 4, in London and so dispelled the clouds and drizzle that had marked the early part of the day. It was a signal that something good was going to happen, coming as it did on the day when Jamaica was poised to be represented in a final event on the Olympic...

Gabrielle Brown and Kevon Findley are this year’s recipients of Guardian Life Limited’s Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) scholarships. Both students, who will be attending Campion College in September, have received a five-year scholarship valued at $50,000 per annum. The tenure of the scholarship is subject to the awardees maintaining at least a ‘B’ average each year. The students were...

LONDON — The British Foreign Minister with responsibility for the Caribbean, Henry Billingham, has praised Jamaica House at the O2 in London, arguing that it presents a unique opportunity for Jamaica to forge stronger trade and investment links with the United Kingdom (UK). “Major British companies operate successfully in Jamaica, while a number of Jamaican companies are big investors in...