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Director of the Jamaica 50 Secretariat, Robert Bryan, is warning that persons could face legal action if they use the Jamaica 50th anniversary logo without permission. Mr. Bryan, who was speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ held on May 1 at the agency’s head office in Kingston, said the logo has been trademarked and is therefore protected by law. He...

Cabinet has approved the formation of the Jamaica Gas Trust (JGT), which will be the Special Purpose Vehicle that executes the major commercial agreements under the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project. These include the agreements for LNG Sale & Purchase, Terminal Use, Gas Sales, and Pipeline Transportation. The Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, in a press statement on...

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke, has expressed satisfaction with the work of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, in promoting agriculture among the nation’s youth. Speaking at the organisation’s National Achievement Expo at the Denbigh Agricultural Showground on April 27, Mr. Clarke said that from the quality of the displays, he is “satisfied that the 4-H Movement is on the...

The Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston on April 30 welcomed its first WestJet international flight from Toronto, Canada, with 136 passengers onboard. The Boeing 737 Next-Generation aircraft landed at approximately 12:05 p.m. to applause and cheers from the welcome party, headed by Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeil, which witnessed its arrival from the NMIA’s...

The national flag of Jamaica will officially fly at the Penn Relay Carnival every year beginning in 2013, into perpetuity, in recognition of the Caribbean nation's 50th anniversary of independence and the contribution made to the relays over the last 40 years by its athletes. Director of the relays, David Johnson, made the disclosure at a special ceremony held on...

State Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Ian Hayles, has suggested that farmers consider diversifying the categories of crops they cultivate, and revising the planting schedules for some, in order to address the problem of glut currently affecting the agricultural sector. Speaking at the handing over of agricultural tools, supplies and other inputs to several schools in Clarendon, at the...

State Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Ian Hayles, is warning that food imported into the island, which have been found to be unfit for human consumption, will be destroyed. Addressing a cheque presentation ceremony at the Knox College in Spalding, Clarendon, recently, Mr. Hayles voiced concern over reports that some persons are importing produce into Jamaica “that other countries...

A Bill seeking to enhance the conduct of attorneys at law, and the quality of service they provide, was tabled in the Senate on April 27. Tabled by the Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, the Bill, entitled ‘An Act to amend the Legal Profession Amendment Act’, contains provisions empowering the General Legal Council to take specified actions...

Director General of the Jamaica Library Service, Patricia Roberts, has emphasised the critical role of an informed and literate populace to the process of national development. Speaking on April 27 at an exposition and panel discussion on, ‘Libraries, contributing to national development’, staged by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) and the Special Libraries Section of the Library and Information...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says  Expo Jamaica 2012  will  help to strengthen the manufacturing and export sectors, and drive the country’s competitiveness in the global marketplace. The four-day event, which is being held at the National Arena from April 26 to 29, has brought together some 380 buyers from 24 countries and 240 corporate companies...

A Motion urging the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and various stakeholders to diversify the market for Jamaican coffee and improve the quality of the product, was approved in the Senate on April 27. Senator Norman Grant who moved the Motion, said the Jamaican coffee industry has been affected over the past nine years by a series of storms related...

A registry is to be established for all children with special needs, says Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier. The Minister said the registry will provide data on the number of children who require assistance under the Ministry’s Early Stimulation Programme. “We have to focus on the children (with special needs), as they are human beings just...