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The Government's efforts to arrest the incidence of organised crime and corruption have been boosted by the establishment of the Major Organized Crime and Anti-Corruption Task Force (MOCA). The entity, which was launched by National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, at the Police Officers’ Club on Hope Road, St. Andrew, on Monday (June 4), will focus on identifying, investigating and...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott is urging community members to play a more active role in mitigating the effects of natural disasters on the island. “Natural disasters can have far-reaching economic impact as well as devastating effect on local communities and it is our actions at the community level that will determine the extent of...

June 1 marked the official start of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, and the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) is reporting that activity over the six-month period is expected to be average to below average. Acting Director of the Met Service, Jeffrey Spooner, informed that 10 named storms have been forecast and the number of active days in the...

Muschett High School in Trelawny has stepped-up activities for its 2011-2015 development plan to have the institution renowned for high performance in technical and vocational subjects. The plan also seeks to make strides in other academic areas, while deepening the involvement of past students and other stakeholders in the operations of the school. Another goal is to eliminate the shift...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A. J. Nicholson has said that Jamaica should strengthen relations with the Republic of Poland. He emphasised that travelling by individuals between the two countries should be encouraged as part of the process to building stronger ties. Minister Nicholson was addressing the launch of a promotional film for a Polish...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the  Hon. A.J. Nicholson is encouraging Jamaicans to participate in activities planned in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Jamaica, which is part of the Commonwealth, has been involved in activities by the United Kingdom (UK) to mark the Diamond Jubilee, with His Royal Highness Prince Henry...

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, has received a cheque valued at $5.5 million from Spanish Ambassador, Her Excellency Celsa Nuno, on behalf of the Spanish-Jamaica Foundation. The money will be used to refurbish the Seville Great House in St. Ann, and to develop the Seville Heritage Park Exhibition Centre. Accepting the cheque on behalf of the Jamaica...

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) and the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) have partnered to provide shrimp vendors in Middle Quarters, St. Elizabeth with customer service training and support to improve their operations. Some 40 vendors, who were trained under the TPDCo flagship programme ‘Team Jamaica’, were presented with certificates on Thursday (May 31), at a ceremony held at...

Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna, says her Ministry has asked the Ministry of Justice to facilitate an audit and review of stipulated penalties for child abuse, outlined in laws governing the care and protection of the nation’s children. The move, she said, forms part of measures coming out of a recent meeting between both Ministries, during which representatives...

Four beacons will be lit at central points across the island on Monday (June 4), in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll. The locations are St. William Grant Park in Kingston; Montego Bay Civic Centre, St. James; Seville Heritage Park, St. Ann; and at the Port Antonio town centre in Portland. The beacon lighting ceremonies,...

Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Grace McLean, is assuring that the results of this year's Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) will be ready on time. “The results will be available as is customary in the third week of June in schools as well as for parents to access,” she told JIS News. She further stated that the...

The St. James Parish Council has commenced a series of quarterly intersectoral fora, to bring together, representatives from all major state agencies, business and civic groups, for dialogue aimed at improving service delivery within the parish. Addressing the first quarterly meeting held on May 31 at the Oleander Restaurant at Sandals Montego Bay, Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris,...