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Pastor of the Mount Carey Circuit of Baptist Churches in St. James, Rev. Dr. George Simpson, will be among several distinguished Jamaicans to receive the prestigious Order of Distinction (OD), Officer Class, at King's House on National Heroes Day (October 20). Rev. Simpson has, over the years, distinguished himself as a true public servant, dedicating himself to service through the...

Reggae artistes Freddie McGregor and Hopeton Lewis as well as the National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC), are the Jamaica acts slated to perform in the 2003/04 season of the Caribbean Celebration Series, which opened on October 12 at the Brooklyn Centre for the Performing Arts in New York. In an interview with JIS News, Rhea Smith, Brooklyn Centre's Marketing Manager,...

The newly installed bridge linking the community of Fort George and other districts in St. Mary was officially opened on Friday (Oct. 10), by Transport and Works Minister, Robert Pickersgill at a ceremony in Fort George. The bridge, which was constructed at a cost of $29.5 million, replaces the original structure, which was destroyed by flood rains in 2001. Construction...

Young people in St. Mary and St. Ann will be exposed to employment opportunities as well as self-development skills, when the National Youth Service (NYS) takes its Youth Opportunities Fairs to both parishes later this month. The fair in St. Mary is scheduled for October 17 at the Claude Stewart Park in Port Maria, while on October 24, St. Hilda...

The Police Traffic Division has stepped up its enforcement action against illegal taxi drivers, especially in light of the increase in cases of rapes and assault allegedly being committed by some of these operators. Backed by the Transport Licensing Authority and the Ministry of Transport and Works, the law enforcement officers have been out in full force prosecuting, seizing and...

Jamaica's High Commissioner to London, Maxine Roberts, has lauded the Jamaica Manchester Society for its work over the years to assist nationals at home and abroad. High Commissioner Roberts, who was speaking at the organization's 40th anniversary celebrations recently, said the Society's leaders and members, "reflected all that is good and positive about Jamaica". "To survive for 40 years is...

The Hanover Parish Council has launched a special fund to raise money to finance the parish's annual Christmas programme. At the launch held at the October 9 meeting of the Parish Council, Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Lester Crooks, said the Council hoped to raise $1.2 million to stage a Christmas treat for children. Already, a contribution of $21,000 has come...

Dr. Blossom O'Meally-Nelson, Postmaster General and Head of the Postal Corporation of Jamaica (PostCorp), has said that the island's mail sorting and delivery systems were being restructured in order to improve efficiency. The programme has been operating as a pilot in the corporate area and Spanish Town over the last three months and Dr. O'Meally-Nelson said there have been "measurable...

Prime Minister P.J. Patterson has applauded Jamaicans living in South Florida for their contribution to the island as reflected in their overwhelming support for education and community development initiatives. Speaking at an appreciation reception hosted by Jamaica's Consul General to Miami, Richard Allicock in Fort Lauderdale on Friday (Oct. 10), Mr. Patterson said all Jamaicans and the Government appreciated the...

Prime Minister P.J. Patterson has stated that every effort must be made through the organisation of international trade to reduce the poverty gap between the world's richest and poorest nations as failure to do so could hinder lasting peace in the global village. He said globalisation and significant improvements in technology and information flow have resulted in increased inequalities between...

In an effort to maintain continued dialogue with its overseas nationals, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is hosting a one-day symposium on October 28 in Kingston, to examine the relationship between the country and Jamaicans in the Diaspora. This was announced by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, K.D. Knight, at the annual fund-raising banquet of...

Jamaicans in Canada have pledged to work closely with newly appointed High Commissioner, Carl Marshall in furthering the cause of nationals at home and abroad. The promise came at a ceremony held recently at the headquarters of the Jamaican Canadian Association in Toronto, to officially welcome Mr. Marshall and his family. Those in attendance included cultural icon Louise Bennett-Coverley (Miss...