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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator Sandrea Falconer, told the United Nations that Jamaica remains committed to the protection of women and girls. Minister Falconer was delivering the 2002-2009 Country Report at the 52nd Session of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) on July 13 in New York. In her statement, Minister Falconer said, "During the...

An Arts in the Park programme,to expose the country’s artistes to the international community, is to be introduced by the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment. "Arts in the Park will include music, dance, drama, art displays and the spoken word, giving our performers the platform to expose and hone their talent through constant practise," explained State Minister, Hon. Damion Crawford,...

The Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB) will be implementing a Home Deposit Financing Programme, in an effort to make home ownership more accessible to Jamaicans.  This was disclosed by Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, during his contribution to the 2012/13 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 10. "It has long been recognised that finding...

The 32 newly commissioned Justices of the Peace (JPs) for the parish of St. James, have been called upon to be standard bearers in their communities. “I call upon you, Justices of the Peace, to do everything in your powers to stem the tides of corruption and moral decay. If you have joined the service to further corruption or to...

Several representatives from the private and public sectors turned out on July 5, for the first in a five-part series of meetings hosted by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), to stimulate dialogue among members of the business community in relation to the redevelopment plans for the capital city. The sessions, dubbed the ‘Downtown Kingston Exchange’, are being held at the...

Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Arthur Williams Sr is to be accorded an official funeral. The decision was taken by Cabinet at its meeting on Monday. The service will take place on Friday, July 6, 2012 at the University Chapel, starting at 10.00 am. Teacher Williams, as he was affectionately known, served as Parliamentary Secretary in...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, has lauded the Diaspora for keeping the good name, image and reputation of Jamaica at a high level. She was delivering the keynote address at the annual gala of the Merl Grove High School Past Students’ Association’s North-Eastern American Chapter, held on June 29 at the Hilton Hotel in Greenbelt,...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, is appealing for more accomplished persons to give back to society by becoming mentors. She said that one of the challenges facing young people today is the absence of role models and mentoring "from those of us, who have excelled and accomplished much". She noted that while many have benefitted...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, says that arbitration and mediation will lead to better public sector governance, by reducing the backlog of disputes before the courts and improving the efficiency of the court system. “Both mechanisms not only help to alleviate the burdensome case load of the courts, but also create...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is advising the public that the Portmore Toll Road has re-opened. Businesses in New Port West are clear to resume normal operations with immediate effect.   Contact- Delmares White, Director Information and Training, ODPEM; dwhite@odpem.org.jm; Tel: 906-9674-5

There will be a memorial service for former Olympian, Keith Gardner, on Monday, June 25 starting at 10:00a.m., the University Chapel, Mona. Mr. Gardner gained medals as a sprinter, and also a long jumper, at international games, including the Olympics. After retiring from competition, Mr. Gardner was highly involved in sports development in Jamaica. He was the Coach/Administrator at Excelsior...

The efficient delivery of services critical to the smooth operation of a modern metropolis, as Jamaica is, informs the vision behind the Public Sector Transformation programme being undertaken by the Government. This was stated by Chief Executive Officer of the Public Sector Transformation Unit, in the Office of the Cabinet (PSTU) Patricia Sinclair McCalla, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on...