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KINGSTON — A number of dignitaries from the region are expected in the island for the 59th staging of the Denbigh Agricultural & Industrial Show, which will be held this weekend at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon. Deputy Premier and Minister for District Administration, Works, Lands and Agriculture in the Cayman Island, Hon. Juliana O'Connor-Connolly; President of the Cayman Island...

MONTEGO BAY — Jamaicans are expected to descend in droves on the Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann on July 31 for the annual Emancipation Jubilee. The exciting and colourful event, which pays tribute to the African ancestors, has become a staple on the national events calendar, attracting thousands of Jamaicans and visitors to the island. Organised by the Jamaica...

KINGSTON — Finance Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, has commended the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) for its commitment to preserving the integrity of the country's industry and commerce sectors over the years. Speaking at the JCC's recent luncheon forum at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, Mr. Shaw recounted the organisation's activities dating back to the early 1980s. At that...

LONDON — Jamaicans in the United Kingdom (UK) and the Republic of Ireland will be staging a number of events and activities to mark Emancipation and Independence celebrations this year. The celebrations get underway on July 30, with the annual service of praise and thanksgiving hosted by the Jamaican High Commission in London. This year, the service will feature a...

PORT ANTONIO — Preparations are in high gear for St. Mary’s participation in the three-day Denbigh Agri-Industrial and Food Show slated for July 30 to August 1 in May Pen, Clarendon. Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) Parish Manager for St. Mary, Lavon Murdock, told JIS News that arrangements were progressing smoothly. She said all JAS branches in the parish have been...

KINGSTON — Representative to the Organisation of American States (OAS), Dr. Joan Neil, is urging support for the slate of measures recommended by organisations, such as the United Nations, to curb the incidence of the commercial sexual exploitation of children and women.  Speaking at a recent two-day regional meeting of the Inter-American Programme for the Prevention and Eradication of Commercial...

PORT ANTONIO — A number of events have been planned by the St. Mary Cultural Committee, as part of this year’s Emancipation/Independence celebrations in the parish. The events which will be held under the theme, “The Journey Continues”, include Emancipation/Independence church services, a Parish Emancipation Vigil, stage shows and street dances, the annual Independence Day Civic Ceremony and an Independence...

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, said that as Jamaica approaches its 49th anniversary of Independence, the country can be proud of the strides made over the last few years, citing achievements in combating crime and achieving economic stability. In his message at the 34th annual convention of the National Association of Jamaica and Supportive Organizations (NAJASO) held...

Today, in celebrating Nelson Mandela’s birthday, the world pays homage to someone who has triumphed over adversity and has led the charge in transforming a nation; someone, whose influence and appeal to our better nature has justifiably earned him international recognition and respect for a life truly lived in service of humanity. His Excellency, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, freedom fighter, philosopher,...

KINGSTON — A draft of the new National Youth Policy should be available by August 2012 after approval by Cabinet.  The findings of the 2010 Jamaica National Youth Survey will inform the revision of the existing Youth Policy and give insight into developmental models and programmes for Youth. This was revealed by Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Youth, Sports...

KINGSTON — The Youth Mainstreaming Strategy, being developed by the Government, will ensure the full inclusion of young people throughout all levels of policy decision-making, said Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Sports and Culture, Senator Warren Newby. He was addressing a JIS Think Tank held recently at the agency’s headquarters on Half-Way-Tree Road, St. Andrew. “What the strategy will do is...

KINGSTON — Two new Youth Information Centres (YICs) are scheduled to be opened this year in Clarendon and St. Catherine, funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The projects will be spearheaded by the National Centre for Youth Development, an agency of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture. Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry, Senator Warren Newby, made the disclosure...