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Members of the business community in Savanna-la-Mar and adjoining areas in Westmoreland have been urged to support the Jamaica 50 Independence celebrations in the parish, by cleaning-up and painting their businesses. Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar and Chairman of the Westmoreland Parish Council, Bertel Moore, made the call as he addressed a sitting of the Council on July 12. “As we approach...

The country's adolescents and youths are being urged to take serious responsibility for their sexual and reproductive health to avoid unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STI). The appeal came from Acting Director, Social Policy, Planning and Research Division, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Easton Williams, at a World Population Day symposium held on July 11 at Emancipation Park in...

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is creating a video of the 2012 National Festival Song, which should be ready by next week. The song entitled: ‘Real Born Jamaican,’ written by Abbygaye “Abby” Dallas and Leebert Morrison, took first place at the finals of the competition held recently at the National Arena in Kingston. Ms. Dallas, who performed the winning...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has placed Jamaica among the community of nations which will observe July 18 as Nelson Mandela International Day.  Launching the national observance on Wednesday (July 11) at Jamaica House, Mrs Simpson Miller said the Day resonated well with Jamaica given our history of support for the cause to which Mandela dedicated his life and work....

Town centres will come alive with street dances this Independence as the country celebrates it Golden Jubilee. Acting Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Delroy Gordon, told a recent JIS Think Tank that some 80 street dances are projected to be held across the island. [Related Story: JCDC Promises Spectacular Grand Gala] Street dances are popular avenues...

Persons attending the Grand Gala at the National Stadium on August 6 are being assured of adequate parking and tighter security measures, which will ensure the safety of their vehicles and property, while they enjoy the planned celebratory festivities.   This was stated by Acting Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Delroy Gordon, at a JIS ‘Think...

In an effort to improve computer literacy, and empower young people in the Tavern community, the reigning festival queen (2011), Krystle Daley, has implemented a computer project at the community centre, Gordon Town Road, in Kingston. The project was launched recently, at the Christian Life Fellowship Church, Gordon Town Road. Cultural Organiser at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Nahemia...

The week of August 1 to 6 will be abuzz with national events and activities as Jamaicans celebrate the country’s Golden Jubilee. While a series of 'Jamaica 50' events are now underway, activities will reach a fever pitch over the six-day period, when the country marks Emancipation and Independence. (Related Story: JCDC Ready to go for 'Jamaica 50') Acting Executive...

Journalists are being reminded that they will need to be accredited to cover the Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium on August 6. The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is the agency responsible for media accreditation for the event, and the agency’s Director of Production, Enthrose Campbell, said that persons without accreditation “will not be allowed to record, whether it’s...

The Independence Grand Gala, which will be the showpiece of the Golden Jubilee celebrations, promises to be a spectacular affair. Acting Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Delroy Gordon, says that the three and a half-hour long show to be held at the National Arena, will be full of surprises and many “wow” moments. The grand gala,...

Plans are underway for a National Sports Exhibition, which is expected to be open to the public during the Independence celebrations.  The display, which is to be housed on the second floor of the National Arena, is intended to be a tribute to the performance of Jamaican sportsmen and women in various fields from the mid-19th Century to today. Minister...

Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna, said that theNationalSummer Employment Programme is being restructured to return it to its original focus of being a service initiative rather than a job opportunity. The primary objective, she said, is for young people to volunteer and to begin to explore career options. The Minister was speaking in her contribution to the 2012/13...