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Head of the Debt Management Unit in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Pamella McLaren, has urged United Kingdom-based Jamaicans to invest in Government of Jamaica (GoJ) securities. Mrs. McLaren was speaking at the Jamaica National Building Society's (JNBS) Outlook for the Future forum on the Jamaican Economy in Birmingham and London over the weekend. She told the...

A US$2.65 million (approximately J$230 million) grant contract has been signed between the Government of Jamaica and the Embassy of Japan, to reduce the incidence of crime and violence in high-risk and vulnerable inner city communities. The money was provided as part of the embassy's programme, the Japan Social Development Fund Grant which, among other things, supports initiatives for developing...

Minister of National Security Senator the Hon. Dwight Nelson, has praised the work of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) in defending the country against all threats, assuring that the army will continue to play a pivotal role in the nation's security. "You have been commendable in carrying out responsibilities in many areas. No commendation can be too great for the...

Over 60 members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) were presented with certificates at the Chinese International Restaurant, Mandeville, Manchester on Friday (May 15), following a 2-week training course in driving and maintenance. Woman Constable Shannion Duncan, who gave the valediction, said that the training would help them in enforcing the road code, and to be better drivers. "It is...

Twenty-seven year Andre Hylton has faced a number of challenges in life. The young man, who hails from Jones Town in Kingston, tells a familiar story of inner city struggles. From growing up in a poor, dysfunctional family, where he was often left alone to fend for himself, not attending school regularly, and finally, being placed in state care after...

Minister of National Security, Senator the Hon. Dwight Nelson, has said that the Government remains committed to upgrading the facilities of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) at Up Park Camp in Kingston. "We can't have an important piece of our defence mechanism, like the army, existing in this state of disrepair. It is something I am going to have to...

The Ministry of Health is assuring members of the public that there is no cause for alarm when healthcare workers wear protective gear to care for patients who present with flu-like symptoms. Medical personnel are advised to wear protective gear as a routine precautionary measure. This does not necessarily mean that the patient has been infected with the Influenza A...

It is 2 o'clock in the afternoon and the Dispute Resolution Foundation's (DRF) 5 Camp Road headquarters in Kingston is teeming with activity. Several young people pass by the lobby area on their way to appointments. Arriving in a hurry are high-powered attorneys, whose clients are already waiting and preparing for meetings ahead. Very few would expect that a facility...

'A Charmed Life', a documentary about the life of Jamaican Eddie Noble, who joined Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II, is being shown at venues in London and cities across the United Kingdom (UK). The 64-minute film by Councillor Patrick Vernon, gives a strong and powerful account of the generation that came to Britain and served during...

Newly appointed Minister of National Security, Senator the Hon. Dwight Nelson, has said that he will adopt a consultative approach with the public, in leading the fight against crime and violence. "I will be speaking directly to my fellow Jamaicans," Senator Nelson said in his first national broadcast since assuming the portfolio, aired Sunday night (May 10). "I will embark...

Minister of National Security, Senator the Hon. Dwight Nelson, has reacted with horror at the killing of Constable Kevin Tulloch of the Mobile Reserve. Senator Nelson says preliminary reports of the circumstances under which the policeman's body was found in Irish Pen, Spanish Town, St. Catherine serve as a grim reminder of the barbarity of criminals who are bent on...

Fellow Jamaicans... Good evening... Let me first of all wish all the mothers across Jamaica, Happy Mother's Day and hope that you were able to enjoy the good company and blessings of your families in recognition of your many years of caring, nurturing and support. It is significant that I am speaking to you on this special day when we...