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The family of the late Jamaican-Canadian businessman, Leslie Ameen Josephs, has decided to donate an annual scholarship to his alma mater, Jamaica College, Kingston, for a needy 6th Form student studying business. Mr. Josephs, the founder of Kiskimo Jamaica, which produced local "Kisko pops" in the 1970s, emigrated to Canada in 1975 and, with his wife, founded Toronto-based Kisko Products,...

Jamaican nationals in Lauderhill, Florida and surrounding areas, turned out for the community outreach staged by the Miami Consulate on Tuesday (March 8), where they were able to submit applications for the processing of passports, while benefitting from other services. A total of 60 completed applications were submitted for processing at the one-day event, held on the grounds of the...

Former Prime Minister and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Special Representative to Haiti, Most Hon. PJ Patterson, has said that the devastation caused by the Haiti earthquake provides the opportunity for the full integration of the country into the Caribbean Community drawing on the best of its history and culture. He noted that while Haiti had not yet subscribed to the Caribbean...

Jamaica was one of the most sought after travel destinations on display at the world's largest travel and adventure show, which was held from March 6 -7, at the Washington Convention Center, in Washington, D.C. Over 200 exhibitors took part in the event, which attracted more than 20,000 visitors. Jamaica's booth was a buzz of activity, with the showing of...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Dr. Ronald Robinson, has said that the integrated risk assessment methodology, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Methodology Development Project (RiVAMP), is critical to addressing issues of climate and environmental change in Jamaica. Pointing to the assessment which will be undertaken in resort areas, he noted that it will...

The World Bank says it can help CARICOM increase its resilience to climate change, with innovative financing and low carbon growth strategies that include a focus on reducing the cost and increasing the efficiency of energy in the region. World Bank Group President, Robert B. Zoellick The Bank's private sector arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), is exploring opportunities to...

United Kingdom (UK)-based sugar processing and marketing company Tate and Lyle has expressed "very strong" interest in investing in Jamaica's sugar industry, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw has said. He made the revelation today (March 11) at the Jamaica Trade and Invest (JTI) UK-Jamaica Investment Forum at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in London. Mr. Shaw,...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon Audley Shaw, left Jamaica March 9 for London, where he will participate in the 2010 Jamaica-United Kingdom Investment Forum, March 10 to 12. Mr. Shaw is one of the main presenters and will address the forum on Jamaica's macroeconomic and investment climate. He is accompanied by Governor of the Bank of Jamaica...

The Government has been given the go-ahead to ratify the agreement establishing the Caribbean Aviation Safety and Security Oversight System (CASSOS). Cabinet gave the approval at its sitting held on Wednesday, March 3. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz, explained that CASSOS is aimed at...

A unique programme to take Caribbean food and drink on a culinary tour across the United Kingdom (UK), was launched in London, yesterday (March 9), at a special ceremony, held at the Jamaican High Commission. Chief Executive Officer of World Foods and founder of the event, Mr. Derek Morrison, told JIS News that the initiative, which was started in the...

The United States (U.S.) Congress has posthumously honoured the late Vice Chancellor Emeritus of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Professor Rex Nettleford O.M. for his outstanding contribution to Jamaica, the Caribbean and the U.S. A congressional proclamation issued by U.S. Congresswoman, Ms. Yvette Clarke, was presented to UWI Chancellor, Sir George Alleyne, at a memorial service held on...

Newly appointed, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Advocate for Gender Justice, Dr. Rosina Wiltshire, has called for further strengthening of institutions addressing gender-based violence in the region. Dr. Wiltshire will have oversight for the CARICOM Gender-based violence programme, which seeks to develop a more co-ordinated and integrated approach to reducing violence in the region. The programme is being funded under the CARICOM/Spain...