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The Child Development Agency (CDA) is appealing to persons to open their homes to children eight years and under, who need the care of foster families. Making the call today (February 8), at a National Church Service, held at the Ridgemount United Church, in Mandeville, Manchester, to mark Foster Care Week, Chief Executive Officer of the CDA, Allison Anderson, said...

Eight persons living in Toronto, Canada, have been presented with Bob Marley Day Awards for their work in inspiring young people. The presentations took place on Thursday, February 5, at Toronto City Hall. The Mayor's proclamation, declaring February 6 as Bob Marley Day, was read by Jamaican-born city Councillor Michael Thompson, who described the reggae superstar as a "son of...

As Black History Month activities heat up, libraries in South Florida in the United States of America (USA), continue to celebrate the Jamaican culture and heritage, with several activities scheduled at various locations. Jamaican artist and sculptor, Susan Alexander, will present her publication, 'Jamaican Journey' on February 7 at 11:00 a.m., at the Broward College South Regional Library, in Pembroke...

For the 19th consecutive year, the Mayor of Toronto, Canada, proclaimed February 6 as Bob Marley Day. Mayor David Miller, is Toronto's fifth Mayor to have issued a proclamation in honour of the Jamaican reggae icon. On Thursday, February 5, Jamaican-born City Councillor, Michael Thompson, read the Proclamation at the annual Bob Marley Day event in Toronto held at Toronto,...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles, has emphasised that the Government is resolute and committed about reducing child labour, and has warned persons of the consequences of employing children. Speaking at the launch and agreement signing of the Ministry of Labour's US$1 million child labour project, TACKLE, today (February 5), at the Terra Nova Hotel, in Kingston, the...

Chairman of the Reggae Month Committee (RMC), Howard McIntosh, says that he hopes that Reggae Month 2009 will help to create a more united, formalised and structured Jamaican music industry, which can stimulate effective lobbying for the incentives needed for its development. "We want to use this opportunity to bring the industry together, to more effectively lobby for some of...

Playwright and journalist, Barbara Gloudon, has urged Jamaican nationals in Florida in the United States of America (USA), to keep their culture and heritage alive and, more importantly, not to keep it to themselves. Mrs. Gloudon said that it was necessary to do research and build archives in this regard, and to continue to share the culture and heritage with...

Head of the National Transformation Unit, and pastor of the Fellowship Tabernacle Church, Rev. Dr. Al Miller, has challenged the reggae music industry to act with responsibility and embrace the fact that music is a powerful tool that can affect people in negative and positive ways. Rev. Miller made the challenge during the February 1 service at the Fellowship Tabernacle,...

The Jamaica Association of Vintage Artistes & Affiliates (JAVAA) will host a tribute to "Bob Marley & Dennis Brown, the King & Crown Prince of Reggae" concert on Friday, February 6, at the Gardens, Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, as part of the Reggae Month celebrations. According to Chairman of JAVAA, Frankie Campbell, patrons can expect a night of spectacular...

A museum to honour the life and work of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, was officially opened by the Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Prof. Sir Kenneth Hall today (Feb. 3). The Bustamante Museum is located at 24 Tucker Avenue in Kingston, where the country's first Prime Minister and labour leader resided. Prime Minister, Bruce Golding,...

Child Care Officer with the Child Development Agency, Antoinette Brooks, has charged peer counselors, and other children with positions of responsibility, and who might be better off than other youngsters, to extend the hand of friendship to those who are less fortunate. Speaking with JIS News recently, Ms. Brooks said the youth should make a conscious effort to reach out...

Menace, nuisance, and little criminals are some of the harsh terms that have been used by many motorists to describe the youths who wipe windscreens at the various traffic lights in the city. These children, despite their circumstances, if given love, guidance, and training can start the process of turning their lives around. This is the belief of Chairman of...