Plans are under way to develop the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre into a prime venue for concerts and stage shows, shopping, dining and other activities. The facility, which houses an entertainment centre and the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre, is a popular location for the staging of arts development programmes and national cultural celebrations organised by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission...

International Youth Day (IYD) is observed globally on August 12 each year to raise awareness on issues that affect youth. The theme of this year’s IYD is “The Road to 2030: Eradicating Poverty and Achieving Sustainable Production and Consumption.” More than 500 million youth worldwide live in poverty and lack access to vital resources to secure their basic needs. Available...

United Nations (UN) Special Envoy for Road Safety, Jean Todt, is imploring members of the Police Traffic Division to remain resolute in carrying out their duties in order to ensure the safety of Jamaicans on the nation’s roads. He was speaking to JIS News following a tour of the Police Traffic Headquarters in Kingston on August 9. Studies indicate that...

Scores of residents turned out at the Montpelier Agricultural Showground on August 4 for the staging of a business, health and opportunities fair. Held under the theme ‘Local Economic Development: Building Communities…Improving Lives and Livelihood’, the event saw more than 18 public- and private-sector entities displaying their products and services. It was organised by the Social Development Commission (SDC) in...

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles, Jr, says the Government is committed to implementing the “necessary measures” to ensure sustainable reduction in road crashes. Addressing a road-safety luncheon in honour of the United Nations Special Envoy for Road Safety, Jean Todt, who visited on August 9, Senator Charles commended the various partners in...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange says her Ministry is working closely with the Ministry of Tourism towards maximising earnings from culture and entertainment. To this end, the Culture Ministry is in the process of establishing a National Calendar of major entertainment activities which will be marketed by the Tourism Ministry. “We are committed to...

Stakeholders in the local castor oil industry have been given a first-hand look at an exclusive study geared at taking advantage of the burgeoning sector, by Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO). Presented at JAMPRO’s New Kingston headquarters on August 9, the study examined recommendations for development and steps to capitalise on the Jamaica Black Castor Oil (JBCO) value chain. Presenter from...