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A book about one of Jamaica's National Heroes was recently launched in Toronto, Canada. 'Daddy Sharpe', written by Jamaican-born educator, Mr. Fred Kennedy, and published in 2008, is a "narrative of the life and adventures of Samuel Sharpe, a West Indian slave, written by himself." Mr. Kennedy, who was a teacher in Toronto for many years and then returned to...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Senator the Hon. Arthur Williams, has appealed to service clubs to redouble their efforts to save Jamaica's youths. Senator Williams made the call while speaking on Saturday (October 31) at The Optimist Club of Christiana's Awards and Installation Banquet, at the Holmwood Technical High School, Christiana in Manchester....

Activities marking Youth Month this year are being celebrated in November and December, under the theme: 'Jamaican Youth, Embracing Support". The activities, organised by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, through the National Centre for Youth Development (NCYD), got underway on Sunday (November 1) with a Youth Explosion service at the Emmanuel Apostolic Church, Portmore, St. Catherine. They will...

"This is the greatest political leader this country has ever produced," veteran journalist and author, Ken Jones, described the subject of his new book, "Notes, Quotes and Anecdotes (of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante)", at its launch last night at King's House. Mr. Jones told a large audience, which filled out the seats in the King's House...

Twenty-nine year-old Erika Heslop dreamt of writing and publishing books of poetry as a teenager, ever since she learnt to write poems at her alma mater, Camperdown High School, in Kingston. That dream has been realised, with Miss Heslop penning two poetry books, 'A Poetic Revelation' and her latest work, 'The Power of Words'. The 'Power of Words', which has...

Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, will be the main speaker at the launch of the book titled: 'Notes, Quotes and Anecdotes of National Hero, The Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante', written by Author and Columnist, Ken Jones. The launch will take place on Thursday, October 29 at King's House starting at 6:00 p.m. The event will feature two short...

Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, has called for the establishment of a national museum for the collection and preservation of Jamaica's cultural heritage. "We have a lot of heritage and we have a lot of creative work that needs to be properly preserved. What we need is a national museum. Rich as we are in the material...

Former Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Edward Seaga, has been nominated to receive a prize from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the announcement while speaking at the Jamaica National Heritage Trust's (JNHT) long service and special awards ceremony, held last week at the Courtleigh Auditorium, in...

Civic leaders in St. Elizabeth are expressing confidence in newly elected Chairperson of the St. Elizabeth Homecoming Foundation, Donna Parchment-Brown's ability to improve the fortunes of the parish. Among those welcoming the first woman to chair the 15-year-old Foundation, is Mayor of Black River, Councillor His Worship Jeremy Palmer, who intends to work closely with the Foundation to establish a...

Some 416 at risk youth between the ages of 17 and 25 will benefit from at two-year programme focusing on providing technical, vocational, and life skills, which will enable them to become employed, or to start their own enterprises. The Caribbean Youth Empowerment Programme (CYEP) is being implemented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the International...

The 2010 Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival will be expanded from three to seven days, from January 24 to 30, in Montego Bay St. James, and feature top-notch entertainers, including Ms. Jennifer Hudson and Mr. Maxi Priest. Mr. Walter Elmore of Turnkey Productions made the announcement recently at the Toronto launch of Jamaica Jazz and Blues 2010, held at the...

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has approved $255 million for the rehabilitation and beautification of some of the island's landmarks and heritage tourism sites. Executive Director of TEF, Ian Neita, told JIS News that money has been allocated to improve some of the island's top heritage sites, in order to boost heritage tourism and enhance the overall tourism product and...