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A delegation from the Kenyan government and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), are in the island to examine elements of the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), to see how best practices could be duplicated in social programmes in the African nation. Speaking to journalists at the National Heroes Circle office of the Ministry of Labour and...

A panel of senior Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) officers have called on Jamaicans in the Diaspora to work with the JCF to fight crime. The team of three, which included Deputy Commissioner, Charles Scarlett of the Intelligence Unit, Assistant Commissioner Glenmore Hinds of Operation Kingfish and Inspector V. C. Campbell of the Narcotics Unit were speaking at a recent community...

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke has said that the government was committed to a foreign policy that promoted international peace, security, human rights, justice and development. Sir Howard, who was speaking to members of the diplomatic corps at a dinner held in their honour last night (Jan. 26) at King's House, also noted the state's...

Despite its small size, Jamaica continues to be an aggressive force on the international front, showing outstanding leadership in its understanding of the challenges posed by globalization. This was emphasized by Chancellor Emeritus of the University of the West Indies, Sir Shridath Ramphal, yesterday (January 25), at a panel discussion organized by the Cabinet office to discuss the topic: 'Jamaica...

Come January 23, 2006 the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) becomes the newest trade bloc, joining the approximately 194 other trade blocs in the fight to ensure market survival. These trade blocs enjoy special and differential treatment amongst themselves, in addition to the removal of trade barriers within the bloc and also have a common trade tariff for third countries. In essence,...

A documentary showcasing the Jamaican immigrant experience in Canada will be shown on January 1 on a Toronto television station. Jamaican Proud', produced and directed by Rick Davis of RWD Productions will air on OMNI Television, the premier multicultural station in Canada at 11:00 p.m. on New Year's Day, as part of the station's Signature Series Documentary Marathon. It is...

Jamaica's High Commissioner to Canada, Carl Marshall, has praised the accomplishments of those Jamaicans in Canada, who do well and make all Jamaicans proud. "Let us continue to applaud and recognize our nationals who continue to excel and make their mark in their various fields of endeavour," High Commissioner Marshall said in his Christmas message for 2005. Noting that the...

CARICOM Secretary General, Dr. Edwin Carrington, has said that the Community would be focused on deepening South/South relations as part of the strategy towards promoting sustainable development. He made this statement in his CARICOM year-in-review broadcast in Kingston on Tuesday (Dec.13). Local and regional trade experts agree that deeper South/South co-operation and integration is the only way to cope with...

Arts and Culture Jamaica Inc. will present one of Jamaica's premier classical performers, Dawn-Marie, in concert on November 19, 2005. The concert, billed as "an evening of Christmas music", will take place at the Unionville Alliance Church, 4898 16th Avenue in Unionville, just north of Toronto. Dr. Barry Davies will accompany the internationally renowned soprano who will thrill her audience...

The critically-acclaimed black musical, 'The Big Life', which traces the fortunes and trials of a group of West Indian immigrants to the United Kingdom during the Windrush era of the early 1950s, has created theatrical history by being the first black British musical to open in the London West End. The musical, which opened at the Apollo Theatre on Shaftesbury...

Prime Minister P. J. Patterson said that Jamaica had a lead role to play as Chair of the G77 and China in ensuring that the interests of the developing world are considered at the Prime Minister P. J. Patterson scheduled to be held in New York in September. The Prime Minister mentioned two such interests as the progress in achieving...

Jamaicans in South Florida are gearing up for the annual Independence celebrations, with several activities planned for the tri-county area of Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. Minister of State for Education, Youth and Culture, Dr. Donald Rhodd, will be the guest speaker at the 21st annual Grand Independence Ball to be held on Saturday, July 30, at the Renaissance Hotel...