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In an effort to rekindle the spirit of patriotism among citizens during Jamaica's 47th Independence celebration, small, medium and large enterprises are being invited to participate in a Business Place/Shop Window Display Competition. The competition is scheduled to be judged between July 27 and 29, and business owners are expected to decorate shop window spaces using the national colours -...

The Women's Crisis Centre in Kingston is the beneficiary of a $42,500 cheque from the Sister to Sister Charity, which will assist the centre's expansion and upgrading efforts. The money was raised from a production put on by the Sankofa Arts Facilitation for the Sister to Sister Charity. Part of the fund donated was contributed by Supreme Ventures Limited. Minister...

Scores of persons, on Saturday (July 4) attended a civic function in Roxborough, Manchester, commemorating the 116th anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Right Excellent Norman Manley. Mr. Manley was lauded by civic and political representatives, as well as students from several secondary institutions, for his work as lawyer and politician, as well as his success in sports....

Photo 2. Leader of the Opposition, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, seems to be enjoying the company of Minister of National Security, Senator the Hon. Dwight Nelson, on her left, and His Worship the Mayor of Kingston, Senator Desmond McKenzie, on her right, during today's ( July 4) Floral Tribute to the late National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Norman...

Minister of Health, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, wants young Jamaicans to make their contribution to nation building, by becoming involved in various career options. "Times have changed. Today, world hunger, joblessness and poverty are on the rise. Jamaica is caught in the throes of a global recession, an influenza pandemic and the effects of climate change, many of which are irreversible,"...

Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Scarlette Gillings, has underscored the role played by service clubs in the social and economic development of the country. Giving the main address at the annual installation banquet of the Rotary Club of Port Antonio, at the Jamaica Palace Hotel in Port Antonio, Portland on Tuesday (June 30), Mrs. Gillings said...

Residents of Kensington, Portland, participated in a day of cultural activities in the community, sponsored by the Manchioneal Circuit of Methodist Churches, on Saturday (June 27). The event, which was held on the grounds of the Kensington Methodist Church, featured dances and other performances by cultural groups, various health tests by the Portland Health Department and talks by the police,...

A former ward of the Armadale Juvenile Centre in St. Ann, is making an appeal to the parents of children in juvenile facilities to take a more active role in the rehabilitation of their children. Cassandra, who overcame a troubled past to become a teacher, wants the Department of Correctional Services to reach out to these parents and encourage them...

Jamaican students have been urged to reject alien cultures so that the country can return to the days when neighbours looked out for each other and children felt protected, former Senior Director at the Jamaica Library Service (JLS), Patricia Cuff, has said. Mrs. Cuff, addressing the annual school leaving exercise of the St. Catherine-based Kitson Town All Age School on...

An album titled, 'I Believe in Praise', containing songs performed by the 10 finalists in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Gospel Song Competition 2009, was launched on June 24, at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre in Kingston. Patrons of the event were entertained with live performances by the finalists, including a song from 2003 winner, Kevin Downswell. A cheque...

The Corn Piece Citizens' Association in Clarendon has honoured several outstanding community members and organisations, for outstanding achievement and contribution to the development of the community. Among the honourees, who were recognised at an award ceremony held recently at the White Road Basic School in Hayes, were: Acting Vice Principal of the Vere Technical High School, Oneil Lewin; Head Boy...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles, says that over 2,000 young persons have expressed interest in the Ministry's Special Youth Employment and Training programme (SYEAT). According to Mr. Charles, 2,451 applications have been received and processed. He was opening the 2009/10 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 23. Mr. Charles said that approximately 1,000...