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A Jamaican entrepreneur in London is seeking to spread the island's authentic cuisine across the United Kingdom (UK), through a series of jerk festivals, the first of which was held earlier this year. Founder of Jewel Isle Rum Punch, Anita Witter, said the idea stemmed from her own experience of feeling homesick and longing for authentic Jamaican food and culture....

Miss Manchester Festival Queen 2009, Lanisia Rhoden, has launched a project geared towards providing effective mentorship, guidance and moral support to young women between 16 and 25 years of age in the parish, in order to allow them to achieve success by rising above the challenges they face. The project, dubbed 'Young Women of Purpose (Y-WoP)', was officially launched at...

Over 500 children from communities in Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine, including 40 special athletes, are currently participating in the second staging of the Institute of Sports (INSPORTS) Summer Camp 2009. The camp, which started on Monday (July 6), is being held at the National Arena and will run for three weeks. Over the period, the children will receive...

Construction of kitchen and dining facilities at the Women's Centre of Jamaica Foundation is scheduled to begin this month, with the contribution of US$50,000 by the Jamaica Volunteers Association (JVA) Incorporated, based in the United States. During the ground breaking ceremony, held on July 7 at the Foundation's headquarters in Kingston, President of the JVA, Professor Donald Morgan, handed over...

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...