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There is renewed call for Jamaicans to consume lionfish in a bid to control the impact of the species on marine life. This comes as the Scotiabank Group launched its ‘Scotia Goes Green On Lion Fish: Let’s Eat Them to Beat Them’ campaign on March 22 at the University of the West Indies Port Royal Marine Laboratory and Biodiversity Centre...

The ruling  People's  National Party (PNP) has won the  2012 Local Government  Elections,  gaining  149  seats  to the Opposition Jamaica Labour  Party’s (JLP) 76, with Independents winning the other two. The elections, which were held on March 26, saw the PNP winning 12 of the 13 parish councils, including the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC). There was a tie...

The Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ) is to begin a comprehensive study next month on the requirements for ensuring a successful switchover to digital in 2015. Digital switchover is the term used for the replacement of the traditional analogue television (TV) broadcasting system with digital format. Jamaicans will have to upgrade their television sets and recording equipment to receive digital...

The official funeral of the late Hon. Justice Carl Rattray, OJ, QC will take place on Tuesday, March 27 at the University Chapel, University of the West Indies, Mona, starting at 10:00 a.m.                                                                                                  Mr. Rattray, who died on March 14, was a distinguished legal scholar and practitioner, who quietly but effectively used his vast intellect for the advancement...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called on the nation to respect the legacy of the forefathers and the foundation they have laid for nation building, even while embracing the future. The Governor-General, who was addressing a luncheon meeting at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel on Thursday (March 22), following a tour of the parish, said...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, says it is of utmost importance that the Government strives to be fair and open, to regain the trust of the Jamaican people. “We are trying to be open, because we think it is important. We believe that for too long, the level of trust between the Government and the...

Jamaicans are being urged to go out tomorrow (March 26) and vote in the Local Government Elections and make their voices be heard on issues concerning local governance. "It's a participatory process and community members should not leave the governing of their communities and the decision making up to someone else without having a say,” said Consultant on Local Government...

Imagine a school programme that allows you to leave school one day per term with not just more knowledge, but a bag of  food items to ensure that you and your family have a well balanced meal, or something to eat for a week. Well, that is the scope of an incentive programme for students of Grade One to Grade...

The late Hon. Carl Rattray, O.J., former attorney, judge, and parliamentarian, has been hailed as a “celebrated Caribbean legal mind” and “a remarkable son of Jamaica."  He is considered by many, a heroic figure who made a significant contribution to Jamaica, through his constant and dedicated pursuit of justice.    Undoubtedly, he has left an indelible mark on the local...

Cabinet has instructed collaboration among a number of Ministries to address concerns regarding the implementation of the national programme to commemorate Jamaica’s 50th   Anniversary of Independence. The Ministries are Youth and Culture; Tourism and Environment; Industry, Investment and Commerce; and Finance and Planning. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, addressing Wednesday’s (March 21) Jamaica House media...

The Export-Import (EXIM) Bank has sourced US$20 million for on-lending to export oriented businesses at rates of 10 to 11per cent for J$ loans and 7.5 per cent to 9 per cent for US$ loans. This was announced by Finance, Planning and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips, at the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) monthly luncheon, held at...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen began their 2012 series of visits across the island on March 22, to meet and greet the Jamaican people, with the parish of St. James being the first. These visits are of particular significance to their itinerary for this year, as the country is celebrating its 50th anniversary...