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The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is moving to improve employment opportunities for the disabled through a number of measures, including the implementation of a registry, hotline and legislation. According to the State Minister, Andrew Gallimore the aim of the registry is to have a record of qualified persons within the disabled community, while the hotline is geared at...

The town of Falmouth, Trelawny, will be graced with the presence of Their Royal Highnesses, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall on Thursday, March 13. Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Colin Junior Gager, told JIS News that he feels honoured to know that he will have the opportunity to welcome Their Highnesses to Falmouth. "Right now we are...

The Portland branch of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), is partnering with Windsor Forest All-age School in the parish, to promote agriculture in schools and generate interest in farming among students. In an interview with JIS News, Thelma Williams, JAS Parish Manager for Portland, said the programme began in September of last year and is being conducted as a pilot...

Police Commissioner, Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin, has said that he will be seeking to transform the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) into an organization that is corrupt-free, professional, and citizen-focussed. Speaking at the Jamaica Employer's Federation's (JEF) Chief Executive Officers breakfast at the Hilton Kingston on March 11, he informed that a strategic review of the JCF, aimed at transforming the...

Their Royal Highnesses, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, will arrive in the island on March 12, for a three-day official visit, as part of their Caribbean tour. On the Jamaican visit, the Royal couple will meet with the Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall; Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding and...

Police Commissioner, Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin has cited the need for several areas in the society to be effectively addressed if Jamaica is to achieve a sustained long-term reduction in crime. These areas relate to politics, business/commercial interests, socio-economic/cultural affairs, civil society, and law enforcement. Speaking at the Jamaica Employers' Federation's (JEF) Chief Executive Officer breakfast at the Hilton Kingston...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) will join consumer groups around the world in observing World Consumer Rights Day, on March 15 under the theme: 'Unhealthy Food Promotion: Unhealthy Children'. Speaking with JIS News, Chief Executive Officer at the CAC, Dolsie Allen, said that the annual celebration provided the opportunity to focus on and solidify the national and international consumer movement....

Police Commissioner, Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin, has said that he will be seeking to transform the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) into an organization that is corrupt-free, professional, and citizen-focussed. Speaking at the Jamaica Employer's Federation's (JEF) Chief Executive Officers breakfast at the Hilton Kingston on March 11, he informed that a strategic review of the JCF, aimed at transforming the...

Their Royal Highnesses, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, will arrive in the island on March 12, for a three-day official visit, as part of their Caribbean tour. On the Jamaican visit, the Royal couple will meet with the Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall; Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding and...

Police Commissioner, Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin has cited the need for several areas in the society to be effectively addressed if Jamaica is to achieve a sustained long-term reduction in crime. These areas relate to politics, business/commercial interests, socio-economic/cultural affairs, civil society, and law enforcement. Speaking at the Jamaica Employers' Federation's (JEF) Chief Executive Officer breakfast at the Hilton Kingston...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) will join consumer groups around the world in observing World Consumer Rights Day, on March 15 under the theme: 'Unhealthy Food Promotion: Unhealthy Children'. Speaking with JIS News, Chief Executive Officer at the CAC, Dolsie Allen, said that the annual celebration provided the opportunity to focus on and solidify the national and international consumer movement....

With the cost of food impacting heavily on the average householder, the Rural Agricultural Development Authority, (RADA), is encouraging 'Backyard Gardening', a standardized programme overseen by its Social Services/Home Economics Unit. In an interview with JIS News, Manager of the Unit, Lorna Gooden, says the backyard gardening project is part of the overall nutrition programme within the unit. "We work...