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KINGSTON — Persons seeking free legal advice are being encouraged to participate in two justice fairs, which will be held simultaneously in Kingston and Montego Bay early next year. Scheduled for February 11, the events are part of a series of information fairs being staged by the Legal Aid Council in keeping with efforts to improve access to justice for...

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) on December 13, 2011 collaborated with cruise ship ‘Oasis of the Seas’ to bring Christmas cheer to more than 200 students of three schools in Trelawny. The students, from the Wilson’s Run and Troy Basic and Infant, and Hague Primary and Infant schools, were showered with toys and gift packages, at a function held at...

KINGSTON — The United Kingdom leg of the global celebrations to mark Jamaica’s 50th year of Independence in 2012 was launched yesterday (Tuesday) in London. The programme of activities in the UK will begin in January and continue throughout the year in major cities and towns including London, Birmingham, Sheffield, Leeds and Reading. The celebration activities involve concerts, fashions show,...

The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) recently launched its website, during a luncheon ceremony at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge and Conference Centre, University of the West Indies (UWI). An information-based facility, development of the website was guided by technology solutions firm, International Network Management Limited. Speaking at the launch, Human Resource and Services Consultant at JANAAC, Vivienne Stennett, said...

An inaugural COPA Airways direct commercial flight, out of Panama’s Tocumen International Airport, arrived at the Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, on Sunday December 11, 2011 with approximately 150 passengers. The flight signalled the start of twice weekly service by COPA Airlines to Montego Bay, which should boost Jamaica’s tourist arrivals for the rest of the year. The new service...

KINGSTON — Advisor to the Minister of Industry Investment and Commerce, Dr. David Lowe, says that mobile payment services can facilitate commerce, by making business transactions more accessible, efficient and cost effective, especially for small businesses. Speaking at the Mobile Financial Services Conference on Monday December12, 2011, at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus, Dr. Lowe noted...

KINGSTON — The Management Institute for National Development (MIND) is to undertake the development of a Public Service Learning Framework, as part of the institution’s efforts to transform its operation and services it delivers. Speaking at the institution’s 12th Annual Graduation Ceremony at the Old Hope Road, St. Andrew campus on December 10, Chief Executive Officer, Ruby Brown, noted that...

KINGSTON — Minister with responsibility for Information and the Public Service, Senator Arthur Williams, has urged the 2011 graduating class of the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) to see themselves as change agents in the transformation of the public sector and modernisation of the labour force. “You, who are graduating…are being assigned a special responsibility in the process of...

KINGSTON — The CARICOM Youth Development Action Plan (CYDAP) is a critical component in ensuring integration of youth policies and programmes in the various countries in the region, says Directorof Youth Policy and Programme Development at the National Centre for Youth Development (NYCD), Roberta Brown Ellis. She noted that this will ensure that specific policies and programmes are in place...

KINGSTON — The Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Honourable Olivia Grange, MP has congratulated St George’s College on winning the 2011 national schools football title the Olivier Shield. St George’s, the Manning Cup champions, defeated DaCosta Cup champions Rusea’s High 2-0 in the two-way Olivier Shield Finals. St George’s also won this season’s Walker Cup.  St Elizabeth Technical...

One hundred and fifty candidates were nominated on Monday December 12, 2011, ahead of the December 29, 2011 General Election, according to the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ). Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Electoral Commission of Jamaica’s Public Education Officer, Christin Senior, said activities progressed smoothly at the 63 nomination centres across the island. The centres opened at...

The Government will now have the resources to improve the service delivery and management capacity of justice sector institutions, following the launch of the Justice Undertakings for Social Transformation (JUST) Programme. This programme seeks to reform Jamaica’s justice system, making it more available, accessible, accountable, flexible, fair and affordable in a timely, courteous, respectful and competent manner for all citizens....