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Young people in North Central St. Catherine now have an opportunity to develop their business skills through a recently launched entrepreneurship grant programme. Minister with responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, who made the announcement in her contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 24, said the North Central Community Youth Entrepreneur and...

Minister with responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley says work on the installation of floodlights at the Sabina Park cricket ground is progressing steadily. The Minister gave the assurance in her contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 24. She noted that the Government of Jamaica had signed a bilateral Memorandum of...

Minister with responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, is urging athletes not to rely on supplements, but to focus instead on building a diet based on good nutrition and healthy practices. “Many of our athletes are using supplements as part of their training or competition routines. This practice may stem from the belief that a normal diet is not...

The proposed National Sport Museum is one step closer to being established by the Government. Minister with responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, says a temporary location to house the facility has been identified, following visits to several proposed sites by the project’s technical team. She further informed that a Curator has been identified “to assist with the development...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has expressed deep sadness at the passing of former Councillor, Member of Parliament and Custos, James Thompson. Affectionately known as ‘Jim T’, Mr. Thompson died at age 99 years. In paying tribute to the former Parliamentarian, the Prime Minister said James Thompson made a sterling contribution to the national and political life...

The Bog Walk to Santa Maria roadway (incorporating Pleasant Hill to Waugh Hill) in North Central St. Catherine is currently undergoing major repairs, at a cost of $470 million. Making her contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on, June 24, Minister with responsibility for Sports and Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Natalie Neita...

The Partnership Council has acknowledged the urgent need for changes in the operations and management of the country’s public sector. At its monthly meeting held on Thursday, June 19, Mrs. Patricia Francis, Chair of the Public Sector Transformation Committee and Mrs. Veniece Pottinger- Scott, Director General, updated the council on the priorities which have been identified with respect to the...

General Manager of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Desmond Malcolm, says the agency will continue to acquire historic and derelict buildings in downtown Kingston, and refurbish them as part of a drive to develop more office space to attract businesses and government offices. This strategy, he said, should also capture the low real estate prices now in the market. He...

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) and Sports Development Foundation (SDF) have allocated $8 million for upgrading work at the Trelawny multi-purpose stadium. In an interview with JIS News, General Manager of the state-run Independence Park Limited, which has oversight for the western-based stadium, Major Desmon Brown, said the money will be used to install four new pitches; renovate the field...

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is reassuring sporting interests that all is on track for the completion of the much anticipated installation of floodlights at Sabina Park. In an interview with the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), General Manager of the UDC, Desmond Malcolm, reiterated that “the public can expect the lights by the end of July.” Mr. Malcolm added that...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says vigilance must be maintained, despite predictions for a below-normal level of activity for the 2014 Atlantic Hurricane season. Mrs. Simpson Miller, who was addressing a National Disaster Committee meeting at Jamaica House on Wednesday, June 18, said it is still quite important for the country’s disaster preparedness and emergency management systems...

All Systems Ready for Hurricane Season The Jamaica Fire Brigade will receive a boost to its fleet during this hurricane season, with the acquisition of three new fire trucks at a cost of $133 million. Deputy Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Errol Mowatt, said the state-of-the-art units have already arrived in the island and are currently awaiting clearance. “We...