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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...

Ambassador of the United States of America, Pamela Bridgewater, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Bruce Golding at Jamaica House on November 9. Ms Bridgewater said that the United States continued to consider Jamaica as a valued partner and that she stood ready to work and strengthen good relations between Jamaica and her country. She gave the Prime Minster...

Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, while lauding the Diaspora's philanthropic efforts and remittances to the island, says nationals abroad have a key role to play in the country's social and economic development through investment and entrepreneurship. "Remittances, in particular, have become an important feature of many households (but) the Diaspora can play a much more...

Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks, said that all efforts would be made to increase exports from Jamaica to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from just under US $100 million to US $300 million. "All efforts will be made to fortify a stronger trade relationship between Jamaica and Philadelphia," the Ambassador said at the African and Caribbean Business Council's awards dinner...

Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks has said that while the island is faced with the challenges posed by the global economic crisis, the prospects for its long-term sustainable economic development are strong. Addressing over 70 members of the Philadelphia business community, at a luncheon hosted by the Jamaica Trade Council of Greater Philadelphia, at the...

Jamaica has won international praise for making it easier in the past year, to register property, through fast-track procedures it introduced, saving local entrepreneurs time and money. According to the 'Doing Business 2011: Making a Difference for Entrepreneurs', "Jamaica eased the transfer of property by lowering transfer taxes and fees, offering expedited registration procedures, and making information from the company...

Jamaica's Honorary Consul in Boston, Massachusetts, Dr. Kenneth Guscott, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Medicine, Dr. Harold Mignott, have been both honoured for distinguished service to the Jamaican community in the United States. The event took place at the first annual conference of the Jamaica Diaspora Northeast USA Region Advisory Board, on Saturday,...

The best of Jamaican food and drink will be on display at Commonwealth Fair 2010 to be held at the Kensington Town Hall in London on Saturday, November 13. Each year, staff from the Jamaican High Commission and their friends and families, voluntarily organise and man the Jamaican stand at the popular event. The funds raised from the fair will...