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RISE Life Management Services' capacity-building and counselling programmes, aimed at uplifting inner-city youth, have been strengthened with a donation of some $2.2 million (US$25, 000) from United States-based charity, Jamaica Voluntary Association (JVA). The presentation was made by Founder and Chief Executive Officer of JVA, Professor Donald Morgan, during a recent ceremony at RISE Life’s headquarters in downtown Kingston. Executive...

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Resident Representative and UN Resident Co-ordinator, Dr. Arun Kashyap, says Disaster Risk Reduction is an integral component of equitable and inclusive development for all nation states. "It is clear from a development perspective, that disaster risk reduction is vital for building a more equitable and sustainable future,” he added. Dr. Kashyap pointed out that this...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson-Miller, says her administration is committed to working with all Jamaican Diaspora organisations in the on-going development of the country.  In her message delivered by Honorary Consul to Pennsylvania, Dr. Alston Meade, at Team Jamaica Bickle’s 3rd Annual Independence Gala held downtown Philadelphia on Saturday (Aug. 25), the Prime Minister said that the Diaspora...

Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) Governor, Brian Wynter, says the institution is anticipating a start up in the operations of at least one of the entities that have been granted licences to operate as credit bureaus, by the end of the 2012/13 fiscal year. The government, through the Ministry of Finance and Planning, has granted licences to two entities to operate...

Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Professor Stephen Vasciannie, says despite the many challenges the country has experienced over the past 50 years, Jamaica has much to celebrate. Delivering the keynote address at the Atlanta Jamaica Association’s (AJA) Jamaica 50 Independence Ball and Scholarship Awards ceremony at the Georgia International Convention Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 18, Ambassador...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The city of Stone Mountain in Atlanta, Georgia has declared the month of August as 'Jamaica 50th Independence Celebration Month.' Honorary Consul in Atlanta, Vin Martin, presented the proclamation to Ambassador to the United States, Professor Stephen Vasciannie, on behalf of Mayor of Stone Mountain, Patrice Wheelen, at a town hall meeting held on Friday (Aug. 17)...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J Nicholson, has challenged the Jamaica 50 Canada committee, to continue to engage the Diaspora in a meaningful way. The Minister was speaking at the 'Jamaica Land We Love' gala at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto on August 11, which was hosted by the Committee. [RELATED: Nicholson Highlights...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, said that the Government's multi-ministerial marketing and promotional initiative in the United Kingdom (UK), 'Jamaica House' was "a spectacular success". "We had considerable success during the actual event, with a significant portion of the benefits to be gained in the near future and continue for a considerable time,” he said on...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, has informed that discussions are underway with chocolatier, Charbonnel et Walker Limited, to invest in a local company, which will lead to an expansion of the cocoa industry in the medium-term. Mr. Clarke made the disclosure at a press conference on August 20 at Jamaica House, to provide details about investment prospects...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, says Jamaicans who migrated to Canada, have made significant contributions to the country’s development through their selflessness, dedication and hard work in their respective communities. "I am convinced that the greatest contribution that Jamaica has made to Canada has been through those who have lived and served here...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says an additional 36,000 airlift seats from the United Kingdom (UK), have been secured for the country, beginning in the summer into next year. This follows the country’s successful multi-ministerial marketing and promotional venture, 'Jamaica House', which was established in the Millennium Dome (O2 Arena) in London, to promote brand Jamaica...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States, Professor Stephen Vasciannie, has hailed Jamaicans in the Diaspora for their unwavering support and steadfast commitment to nation building, particularly through the many successful missions and projects in the key areas of health and education. The Ambassador was delivering his message at the service of thanksgiving to celebrate Jamaica’s 50th year...