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The Japanese Policy and Human Resource Development (PHRD) Grant Agreement between the Government of Jamaica and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), was signed on (Oct. 12) at the offices of the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service in Kingston. The US$500,000 agreement will provide financing for the second National Community Development Project (NCDP II), which seeks...

Minister of Transport and Works, Michael Henry, has said that he is in full support of the Road Safety Unit's Defensive Driving Campaign, which will be launched next month. "Should motorists become sensitive to the need to be cautious, responsible, responsive, proactive, pre-emptive, disciplined, courteous, patient, and discerning, such actions will reduce the number of road deaths we are experiencing...

The works of three Jamaican artists are on display at the Dharma Studio in Coconut Grove, Miami. They are Kacey Ferguson, Judy Ann McMillan, and Jonna Brasch. The month-long art show titled: 'Respect - A Celebration of Genius' pays tribute to late Jamaican artist, Colin Garland, who died earlier this year. Several pieces by Mr. Garland are also being displayed...

Prime Minister, Bruce Golding, has said that the spirit and culture of efficiency, accountability and commitment must be the way forward in ensuring a more effective public sector. "In order to do this, we need to determine the goals for which the sector was created. We must also seek to define the mandate and role for each agency/department and determine...

Minister of National Security, Derrick Smith, has said that the government has no plans to reduce the capacity of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). "There is absolutely no need to reduce the capacity and complement of the JDF. We do not believe that this would be in the best interest of the Jamaican people," the Minister said as he addressed...

Agriculture Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, has said that the Government stands committed to revolutionizing the agricultural sector. "We understand that we cannot pursue this particular strategy in a business as usual approach. We understand that we are going to have to shed what can be called the commodity mentality, which seeks to preserve traditional products in its traditional form," the...

Minister of Transport and Works, Mike Henry, has said that the planned Vernamfield Airport in Clarendon will not replace the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, held at the agency's Half-Way-Tree Road headquarters in Kingston, Minister Henry explained that Vernamfield will be the new location of the Jamaica Defence Force Air Wing, as...

Thai Ambassador-designate to Jamaica, His Excellency Snanchart Devahastin, has presented a cheque for US$25,000 to Jamaica's High Commissioner to Canada, Her Excellency Evadne Coye, to be used in the Hurricane Dean relief effort. The presentation, on behalf of the Thai government, took place recently at the offices of the Jamaican High Commission in Ottawa, Canada. Ambassador Devahastin, who resides in...

Companies that have outstanding documents to be filed and are in breach of the Companies Act, may face removal from the register of companies. Speaking with JIS News, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Shellie Leon, said that under the 2004 Companies Act, company officers are required to file with the COJ, the Particulars of...

Jamaica's High Commissioner to Canada, Her Excellency Evadne Coye, has challenged Jamaicans living in Canada to volunteer their time and energy in service to their country and the communities in which they live. Stating that "the age of volunteerism is now," High Commissioner Coye urged them to take a page out of the book of the Independent United Order of...

The Jamaican High Commission in the United Kingdom (UK) has raised more than $2 million (

A defensive driving public education campaign dubbed 'Drive for Life' will be launched by the Road Safety Unit in November. The campaign is designed to equip drivers with the necessary defensive driving techniques for the nation's roads. Director of the Road Safety Unit, Paul Clemetson, said the campaign "will endeavour to instill knowledge, awareness and discipline that many drivers did...