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Principal Director of Culture and Entertainment in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, Sydney Bartley, says there is an urgent need to sustain reggae at the forefront of the world's cultural treasures and ensure Jamaicans attain sustainable prosperity from it. Delivering the keynote address at a reggae symposium entitled, "Celebrating the Life of Bob Marley: Contribution to Jamaica's Development",...

Minister Counsellor at the Haitian Embassy, Mr. Rodney Marcellus has expressed his gratitude to the people of Jamaica for its support to his country after the massive earthquake that struck the island in January. "I want to thank the government and the Jamaican community for their overwhelming support to Haiti," he said during an interview with JIS News. Mr. Marcellus...

Prime Minister, Bruce Golding, has sent a message to President Michelle Bachelet of Chile on the loss of lives and destruction caused by the severe earthquake that hit central Chile early this morning.The death toll, not yet known, is reported to have already exceeded 150. The damage to buildings and infrastructure is extensive. The Prime Minister said he was especially...

The new Caribbean Transshipment Hub, which will facilitate the transporting of large motor vehicles throughout the region, was officially launched on Friday (Feb.26) during a ceremony held on board the 'H

The need for the Jamaican and wider United Kingdom (UK) Caribbean community to become more assertive and nurture special relationships between Britain and the Caribbean, was a recurring theme during the first Caribbean Question Time event, held in London on February 24. The Question Time Panel, which included representatives from the three major British political parties, was moderated by Bishop...

Jamaica's newly appointed High Commissioner to Canada, Her Excellency Sheila Sealy Monteith and Consul General to Toronto, Mr. George Ramocan, will head a list of luminaries who will attend the University of the West Indies (UWI) fund-raising benefit gala, tomorrow (February 27), in Toronto, Canada. This is the first time that the annual event will be held in Canada and...

Jamaicans turned out Tuesday (February 23) to say farewell to the late Vice Chancellor Emeritus of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Professor the Hon. Rex Nettleford, at a Thanksgiving Service at the Holy Family Episcopal Church. The two-hour long service began with tributes, reflecting periods of Professor Nettleford's contribution to the development of Jamaica's cultural landscape. Ambassador Dudley...

Jamaica's Consul General to Toronto, Mr. George Ramocan, has launched a citizenship initiative to encourage Jamaicans to apply for Canadian citizenship as soon as they qualify. The Consul General informed Ontario's new Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Hon. Dr. Eric Hoskins, of the initiative during a call on the Minister, on February 18. Noting that some Jamaicans are misinformed, the...

A new building to house the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to be constructed in downtown Kingston, with funding assistance being provided by the People's Republic of China. Prime Minister Bruce Golding in making the announcement said the Chinese government would fund 85-percent of the cost and will deliver a turnkey operation with architectural plans to be approved by the...

More help has come for the people of Haiti via two youth groups in Mandeville Manchester, which have raised $465,000 in cash and kind for the relief effort. Yesterday (February15), representatives from A Brighter Day Foundation and Young Women of Purpose (Y-WoP), handed over 15 boxes of clothing, shoes and school bags to the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), valued at...

The Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) in Toronto has donated C$11,000 to the Haitian relief efforts. President of the Association, Miss Audrey Campbell, presented a cheque to the Haitian Honorary Consul General, Dr. Eric Pierre, at a handing over ceremony on Thursday (February 11). The funds were realized from a concert, "Hands Across Haiti", held at the JCA Centre on January...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Hon. Dr. Kenneth Baugh, has announced the appointment of Ambassador Sheila Sealy-Monteith, as Jamaica's High Commissioner-designate to Canada. Mrs. Sealy-Monteith succeeds Ambassador Evadne Coye, C.D., who assumed the office of Permanent Secretary in the Foreign Ministry, last November. A career diplomat, Mrs. Sealy-Monteith was appointed Jamaica's Ambassador to Mexico...