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Portland Jerk Festival 2010 was officially launched at the Folly Oval, Port Antonio on Tuesday (June 8). The event, which will be held on Sunday (July 4), will feature over 25 authentic jerk vendors from Portland and other areas offering jerked pork, chicken, lobster, shrimp, goat, beef and conch, and other jerked meats at reasonable prices. Entertainment will feature a...

Head Girl at Merl Grove High School, in St. Andrew, Annestta Samuels, has implored Jamaican Canadians to invest in the education of young people. "It is my view that some teenagers are de-motivated by the lack of support, financial or otherwise, that they receive. The potential of numerous students are stifled by the fact that there is not enough money...

Students from schools in the parishes of St. Ann and St. Mary showcased their talents, while sensitising persons about disasters, at the Disaster Preparedness Day for Schools Cultural Exchange held on Friday (June 4) at the St. Mary Parish Church Hall in Port Maria. The event, organised by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), was part of...

Five students of Jamaican heritage, who are attending universities in the United States (US), are this year's recipients of the Claude McKay Book Scholarship Award, valued at US$500 each. They are Richard Campbell, Leiland Charles and Tatyani Falloon of Baltimore Metropolitan High School; Kimani Kirton, Morgan State University; and Charmaine Osborne of the University of Baltimore. The awards were presented...

Jamaica will, later this year, be the featured destination in a popular food and lifestyle magazine owned by world famous celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver. The editor of Jamie Magazine, Andy Harris, world renowned photographer, David Loftus, and writer, Kevin Gould, spent just over a week in Jamaica on a "foodie" road trip across the island. Jamaica Tourist Board District Sales...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen has emphasised that in seeking to transform the society, Jamaicans must ensure that the young people are not neglected. "We must engage and involve them in our undertakings. In addition to adding a fresh perspective and relevance, they are the key to the continuity of our existence," he pointed out. Speaking...

Swift and effective psychosocial intervention programmes will be critical in helping the children of the West Kingston community of Tivoli Gardens to heal, Children's Advocate, Mary Clarke has advised. Mrs. Clarke, who was on a tour of the area today (June 2), told JIS News that the joint police/military operation in the inner city community, and the activities of he...

The recent national events are not easy to discuss with students, no matter their age or grade. The Ministry of Education offers the following suggestions for teachers and parents: Tips for Teachers Listen carefully and be honest. Talk openly with your students about the tragic events with clear, age-appropriate information. Avoid rumors and misconceptions. First talk with other teachers in...

Effortville Primary School, in Clarendon, hosted its Jamaica Day celebration on May 27, with the objective of teaching students the ideals of citizenship and the history of the country. "Jamaica Day to us, is creating a sense of citizenship, having the children know something of their past, of their history, because on display we have many heritage items from way...

Each year, the Road Safety Unit of the Ministry of Transport and Works sets a target for the reduction of fatalities on the nation's roads, and embarks on a special campaign to achieve this feat. Last year the Unit decided to include youngsters in the national thrust, with the introduction of the Children Against Reckless Driving (CARD) Campaign, and is...

A mini expo was staged today (May 27), by the Southern Region of the Child Development Agency (CDA), comprising Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, to provide information on how to access services that are geared toward the growth and development of children, and planning for parenthood. The expo, which was held at the Ridgemount United Church Hall, in Mandeville, Manchester,...

Several projects were carried out in Portland on Monday (May 24) as communities in the parish joined the rest of Jamaica to put work into Labour Day 2010. The projects, which included the cleaning of drains, bushing of roadways, erection of road signs, building of bus sheds, and refurbishing of public buildings, were undertaken by community groups and organisations, which...