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Minister of Youth, Sport and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange, formally declared open the Jamaican High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, on Wednesday (September 23). Minister Grange, who was participating in the 4th World Summit on Arts and Culture in Johannesburg, was also pursuing a number of bilateral initiatives during the visit. She is the first Jamaican Minister of Government to...

Olympic and World 100 metres silver medallist, Kerron Stewart, has expressed appreciation for the love and support shown to her and other athletes during the recent International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) World Championships, in Berlin, Germany. Speaking at a press conference held Friday (September 25) in the VIP lounge at the Norman Manley International Airport, Kingston, Kerron thanked her...

Children's Advocate, Mrs. Mary Clarke, is urging adult Jamaicans to accommodate the "authentic participation" of children in activities in the society. Speaking Friday (September 25) at the National Child Month Committee's (NCMC) awards luncheon, for its essay and poster competitions, Mrs. Clarke said that if the country wants peace it has to promote child participation. At the function, at the...

Tickets to the much anticipated Family Fun Day and Concert with Jamaica's World Championship Athletes, scheduled for Sunday, October 4, at the Trelawny Multipurpose Stadium will be available to the public as of Wednesday, September 30. Members of the public who wish to attend must have tickets to enter the venue. The tickets, which are free of cost, can be...

A poetry competition, Maypole dancing, Ring-ding Sinting, a bandana fashion show and a "gal and bwoy concert", are among activities being planned for the third annual Family Fun Day celebrating the birthday of Jamaica's cultural icon, the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley. Born on September 7, 1919, Mrs. Bennett-Coverley, fondly known as Miss Lou, passed away on July 26, 2006. The event,...

Former Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, has again added his voice to Jamaica's modern history with the launch on September 23 of two new books dealing with various aspects of Jamaican culture and the country's part in the 1983 Grenada intervention. The books, 'The Grenada Intervention: The Inside Story' and 'Revelations: Beyond Political Boundaries', have been...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is moving to implement a national plan of action to address child labour in Jamaica. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimates that 16,000 Jamaican children below the age of 18 are involved in child labour, with 7,000 said to be involved in the "worst forms of labour", which includes the sex trade and...

Olympic and World 400-metre hurdles champion, Melaine Walker, has received high praise for her performance in sports and contribution to community development from Chairman of the Sports Development Foundation (SDF), David Mais. "We would like to say that Melaine Walker is truly an outstanding track and field star," Mr. Mais said at a press conference held yesterday (Sept. 22) in...

Jamaica, with its rich history, has the potential to cash in on the cultural heritage tourism market, which is estimated by the World Tourism Organisation, to generate more than 160 million trips per annum. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has said that with the exception of Cuba and Puerto Rico, "there is no other Caribbean island, which can boast...

An exhibition on the life and work of the late cultural icon, Hon. Louise Bennett- Coverley, was opened at the Hanover Parish Library, in Lucea, on September 17, by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. The world renowned folklorist, poet, actress and political and social commentator is regarded as the mother of Jamaican culture. The Head of...

The House of Representatives on September 15, suspended debate on the Child Pornography Bill, to allow for further amendments, which members pointed out were necessary in making the legislation clear and effective. Some of the issues include the protection of children's identities, and clearer provisions as to what constitutes a just defence if an individual comes across or sees unsolicited...

State Minister with responsibility for Local Government, Hon. Robert Montague, today (Sept. 16) announced a community Cultural Development Fund, which will help local authorities fund cultural or heritage development projects in their communities. Mr. Montague made the announcement as he addressed this morning's session of the Inter-city Intangible Cultural Co-operation Network (ICCN) International Local Government Workshop, at the Jamaica Conference...