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Scores of young Jamaicans from secondary and tertiary institutions are expected to participate in a youth rally and conference to commemorate International Students' Day, on Wednesday, November 17. The event, which is being organised by the National Centre for Youth Development (NCYD), is part of activities to celebrate Youth Month (November), being celebrated under the theme: 'Jamaican Youth: Organising, Integrating...

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Local Government, Hon. Robert Montague is encouraging members of the Westmorland Youth Council to respect their positions and serve with pride. "In serving you can effect change and enhance the quality of life for persons in a community," he told them, as he addressed the monthly meeting...

The redesigned website of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) was officially launched on November 12, by Youth, Sports and Culture Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange. The launch was held at Ardenne High School in St. Andrew, which copped the JCDC's prestigious Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts for 2010. The new website is: www.jcdc.gov.jm. In her address,...

Five community projects in St. Catherine, Portland, Trelawny, Hanover and Manchester, valued at some $590,000 will be spearheaded by the Social Development Commission (SDC), in collaboration with its parish offices and other communities islandwide. The projects to be undertaken are the rehabilitation of the Westchester Community Centre in Portmore, St. Catherine; renovation of the Jackson Town Community Centre in Trelawny;...

The body of Reggae star, Gregory Isaacs, arrived at the Norman Manley Airport in Kingston Thursday evening (November 11) for burial. Director of Culture in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, Sydney Bartlett, representing the Minister, the Hon Olivia "Babsy" Grange, was joined by tour manager, Copeland Forbes and a group of relatives and friends of the late singer...

Reggae legend Gregory Isaacs once again took superstar billing, as hundreds of well-wishers, rather than mourners, celebrated his life in unique style in London. A sunny, crisp autumn day set the stage for the "Cool Ruler's" final appearance in the city he regarded as his second home. The All Saints Anglican Church in Harrow Weald, North London, was packed to...

Rita Marley, widow of Reggae superstar Bob Marley, is to receive the Institute of Caribbean Studies' (ICS) 2010 Marcus Garvey Lifetime Achievement Award. The award will be presented to her at the ICS 17th Annual Caribbean American Heritage Awards Gala, on Friday (November 12), at the JW Marriott Hotel in downtown Washington D.C. Dr. Claire Nelson, president and founder of...

A National Youth Survey, which will provide baseline information for the revision of the National Youth Policy, should be completed by January 2011. The $43 million survey is being undertaken as part of the Inter-American Development Bank/Government of Jamaica Youth Development Programme, which will provide primary data leading to a complete set of data for youth development programmes, new policies...

'From War to Windrush' an exhibition commemorating the contribution of Jamaicans in World War I and II will be held from November 14, 2010 to September 2011 at the Institute of Jamaica's Exhibition Gallery, corner of East Street, downtown Kingston. Speaking at a press briefing held on November 4 at the British High Commission in New Kingston to announce the...

The Institute of Jamaica, through its Natural History Museum, has launched a publication, which focuses on one key aspect of the island's rich natural heritage, its trees. The publication entitled: "Endemic Trees of Jamaica" was launched recently, during a ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Compiled by botanist at the Museum, Keron Campbell, the 321 page publication,...

Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, Senator Warren Newby, says there are many achievements in the area of youth empowerment to celebrate this November, which is being observed as Youth Month. Speaking at the official launch of Youth Month, at Campion College, on November 1, Senator Newby pointed to the introduction of the Career Advancement Programme...

A total of 620 young people in four rural parishes have been equipped with skills to earn a sustainable living under the Rural Youth Employment Project (RYEP). Project Manager for the Rural Youth Employment Project (RYEP), Michael Matthews, emphasises the benefits of the programme during an interview with JIS News. The US$1.25 million project, launched in March this year, targets...