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The Washington based Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS), has conferred the prestigious 2010 Marcus Garvey Lifetime Achievement Award on Rita Marley, widow of Reggae superstar, Bob Marley. The award was presented to Mrs. Marley by Founder and President of the ICS, Dr. Claire Nelson, at the 17th Annual Caribbean American Heritage Awards Gala on Friday, November 12, at the J.W....

State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT), Senator the Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, paid a three-day visit to South Florida from November 12 to 14, where she met with groups representing the interests of Jamaicans in that region of the United States. The weekend visit was in keeping with the commitment by the Government to increasingly engage the...

Touting areas of solid economic and social development in Jamaica, the island's ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey P. Marks, praised the Diaspora's contribution to the island's progress. She singled out the Jamaica Awareness Association of California (JAAC) as a model to those "who are looking for ways to help to advance the development of our country." JAAC...

Jamaica's High Commissioner to Canada, Her Excellency Sheila Sealy Monteith has called on all sectors of society to find solutions for the under-achievement of male students. Speaking recently at the Mico University College Alumni Association's annual banquet and scholarship awards ceremony in Toronto, High Commissioner Sealy Monteith said statistics show that young men are under-performing at all levels of the...

Jamaica/Colombia relationship is expected to be strengthened through bilateral talks this week-end, particularly on the issue of national security, officials in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade have said. Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, is slated to meet with President of the Republic of Colombia, His Excellency Juan Manuel Santos Calderon, on his arrival in Jamaica on...

Senator The Honourable Marlene Malahoo Forte, Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, has reiterated the commitment of the Government of Jamaica to the promotion and protection of the human rights of all its citizens and to the fundamental principles of democracy and the rule of law. The Minister was presenting Jamaica's human rights report...

Jamaican nationals, who served in the United States' armed forces, were recognised in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday (November 10) as the nation marked Veterans Day. The Veterans National Medical Musical Group (VA-NMMG) paid tribute to ex-service men and women from Jamaica and 12 other countries, at its annual Veterans Day concert held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of...

Jamaica has improved its ranking in the United Nations Human Development Index (HDI) by 20 places, according to the latest Human Development Report (HDR). Jamaica placed 80th out of a total of 169 countries examined in 2010, in comparison to its placing of 100 in 2009. This moves the country from the category of Medium Human Development to that of...

After three months of planning, the past students of Ferncourt High School finally saw their goal become reality with the launch of the South Florida chapter last Saturday (November 6) at the Sunshine Ballroom in Fort Lauderdale. Newly appointed President, Peter Scott, told JIS News that as the same time that activities were being planned for a grand past student...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that Jamaica has been doing "very well" at World Travel Market (WTM) 2010, with heightened interest from the travel partners, who are out in full force. "The business has been brisk. We are the happening stand of the Americas. We have quite a buzz and I'm proud of our performance as a destination," said...

Consul General in Toronto, George Ramocan, has praised Jamaican ex-soldiers living in Canada for their unwavering support for their homeland. Speaking at the 18th Annual Banquet and Awards function of the Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association (JESA) in Toronto, Canada, recently, Mr. Ramocan said the level of support given by JESA to Jamaica was impressive. "The Government and people of Jamaica are...

Jamaica's tourist sector was a big winner at the 2010 World Travel Awards in London Monday night, winning some 14 awards, including Leading Caribbean Destination, Leading Cruise Destination and Leading Cruise Port. Jamaica picked up awards for Leading Airport - Sangster International; Leading Tourist Bard - the Jamaica Tourist Board; and Leading Meeting and Conference facility; the Jamaica Conference Centre...