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The disaster management conference, which is to be held in Jamaica from December 6-10 at the Rose Hall Resort and Spa, Montego Bay, will bring together stakeholders from all over the world, to look at comprehensive disaster management in the region. This was outlined by Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and co-chair of...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding has lamented the passing of Professor Barrington Chevannes noting that the work he performed made him an icon who has left a legacy that everyone must treasure and work hard to build on. Mr. Golding was speaking at this morning's (Nov 12) special ceremony for the presentation of the Insignia of the Order of Jamaica (posthumous...

The Broadcasting Commission says it will be recommending that radio and television staff involved in the practice of payola should be arrested and charged on a criminal offence. The Commission's chairman, Dr. Hopeton Dunn, told a press conference at their New Kingston head office on Wednesday (November 10), it is recommending, under new regulatory amendments now before the Cabinet, that...

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is now accepting applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the posts of Census Takers for the 2011 Population and Housing Census. STATIN is urging Jamaicans from across the island to offer themselves for this project, as the Census is essential for effective development planning and one of the most important statistical endeavours that...

Prime Minister, Hon Bruce Golding, has announced that the United States Agency for International Aid and Development (USAID) has agreed to fund the renovation of vending facilities in downtown Kingston, to accommodate vendors recently taken off the streets. Mr. Golding said arrangements are being made with the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) and the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) for...

Public sector entities are being encouraged to remain steadfast in their commitment to customer service excellence as their work directly impacts on the achievement of the nation's development imperatives and by extension the Vision 2030 Jamaica - National Development Plan. In an interview with JIS News, Acting Chief Standards and Monitoring Officer of the Public Sector Modernisation Division, Cabinet Office...

Ambassador of the United States of America, Pamela Bridgewater, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Bruce Golding at Jamaica House on November 9. Ms Bridgewater said that the United States continued to consider Jamaica as a valued partner and that she stood ready to work and strengthen good relations between Jamaica and her country. She gave the Prime Minster...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects, Hon Daryl Vaz, has warned Jamaicans against letting down their guard in the future, after being spared the full onslaught of Hurricane Tomas Friday (November 5). "To those who might have felt that all they did was in vain, I would say to those skeptics, it is better to be safe...

Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Hanif Brown, says that despite the passage of Tropical Storm Tomas, the parish remains on alert for heavy rains which threatens its infrastructure, as well as persons living in low lying and flood prone areas. "We don't believe we are out of the woods, yet. There could still be heavy downpour from the outer bands...

Prime Minister, the Hon Bruce Golding, says the death of University of the West Indies' (UWI) Professor Emeritus, Alston Barrington "Barry" Chevannes, has dealt a tremendous blow to the academic, religious and cultural communities. "Professor Chevannes has left a void as an outstanding mentor in our society," Mr. Golding said, in a statement issued by Jamaica House shortly after the...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), says it will be advocating for transitional housing or relocation of persons in Chigwell, Forest, Pierce's Village in Hanover and New River in St. Elizabeth. Those communities are extremely susceptible to flooding and hurricane damage, with some still inundated following the passage of Tropical Storm Nicole. "We recognise that there are...

The Meteorological Service of Jamaica has lifted the Tropical Storm Warning for Jamaica, as Hurricane Tomas moves further away from the island. In addition, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has given the all clear for non-essential workers to resume duties today. The Met Service has advised that Jamaica is now outside of the range of tropical...