In an inner-city community in the heart of Kingston, faced with economic and social challenges, a number of residents, have been given an opportunity to learn a skill, which will make them more employable, as well as enhance their personal development. Twenty-seven residents of Allman Town, in the vicinity of the National Heroes Circle, have successfully completed a four-day decorative...

As the world community prepares to recognize the sacrifices of war veterans on Remembrance Day, Monday, November 11, Jamaicans are being encouraged to assist in the welfare of the country’s ex-service men, by donating to the cause. Having fought valiantly alongside servicemen from other countries, during the two most extensive global conflicts of all time - World War I (1914...

The training capacity of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been strengthened with the refurbishing of the lecture theatre at the Twickeham Park Academy in St. Catherine. The facility, which was re-opened earlier this week, now has the capacity to seat 144 persons and boasts state-of-the-art audio visual equipment. The project was undertaken through funding from the European Union and...

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has announced that the planned discontinuation of the bus transfer system will be delayed by one week, to Sunday, November 17. The company had previously announced that the transfer system would be discontinued on Sunday, November 10. According to the company, the extension will allow commuters who will be affected to familiarize themselves with...

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner landed at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay Thursday, November 7, making Jamaica the first Caribbean country to welcome the aircraft. The inaugural flight, from London, Gatwick, brought 291 passengers to the island. The aircraft is expected to fly into Montego Bay once per week, bringing a similar number of passengers each trip, which will...

Chief Justice, Hon. Zalia McCalla and Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn, have both declared their unwavering support for the restorative justice programme, both claiming that it can help to improve confidence in the justice system. They voiced their support, while delivering remarks at a Restorative Justice Protocol and Case Management System Sensitization workshop held yesterday (Nov. 9), at...

Paris, November 9, 2013 - The Minister of Youth and Culture the Honourable Lisa Hanna, MP will lead a delegation of Caricom Ministers and Ambassadors in a meeting with the leadership of UNESCO on Monday (November 11) to secure funding for education, youth and culture initiatives. UNESCO has been reducing spending since losing about a fifth of its annual income...