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The Road Safety Unit is reporting that there is a high prevalence of road fatalities among boys. According to statistics from the Unit, 13 of the 18 children killed this year, were boys. The Unit says this is a worrying trend because the boys have always been in the majority. Of the 23 children killed in road accidents last year,...

The Road Safety Unit is urging pedestrians and motorists to look out for 'black spots' as it has identified 46 such roadways across the island. Black spots are areas or locations along the roadways where there is a higher than average prevalence of motor vehicle accidents. Director of the Road Safety Unit, Paul Clemetson, explained to JIS News that a...

The composition of the new administration that will run the country for the next five years is now complete, with the swearing-in of 11 ministers of state and two parliamentary secretaries, at King's House on (Sept. 17). Prime Minister, Bruce Golding, in his remarks charged the appointees to approach the work of nation-building as a team. Reminding them that their...

Four judges were sworn in yesterday (Sept. 14) by Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Professor Kenneth Hall, at a ceremony held at King's House. Having effectively assumed duties earlier this month, the judges who took their oath and were presented with official instruments of appointment. Christine Andrea McDonald, Master in Chambers, at the Supreme Court, was appointed Puisne...

Minister of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports, Hon. Olivia GrangeMinister of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports, Hon. Olivia Grange, has commended the world's fastest man, Asafa Powell and Olympian and World Championships gold medalist, Veronica Campbell for their continued excellence in track and field. In a letter to the athletes, released today, Ms. Grange said, "You have both continually demonstrated...

National Breastfeeding Week is being observed from September 16 to 22 under the theme, "Breastfeeding: The 1st Hour - Save One Million Babies". Dr. Eva Lewis-Fuller, Director of Health Promotion and Protection in the Ministry of Health and Environment told JIS News that the theme underlines the importance of putting the baby to the breast shortly after birth. This, she...

United States President George W. Bush has renewed his country's commitment to strengthening relations with Jamaica. Yesterday (Sept. 14) the US President telephoned Prime Minister, Bruce Golding to congratulate him on his appointment and on his party's victory in the recent general election. President Bush assured Mr. Golding of the continuation of ongoing programmes of US assistance and collaboration. Prime...

Statistics from the Road Safety Unit have identified April as the deadliest month of the year for children. While 2007 has recorded the lowest number of child fatalities in April since 2001, the figures are still worrying for the Unit as in 2006, six children died, and in 2004 and 2005 the records show that four children died from accidents...

Prime Minister, The Honourable Bruce Golding, announces that the following persons are to be appointed as Ministers of State and Parliamentary Secretaries on Monday, September 17, 2007. At a swearing-in ceremony to be held at King's House on Monday at 9:30 a.m., the Prime Minister will indicate the portfolio assignments. MINISTERS OF STATE Mr. Robert MontagueMrs. Shahine RobinsonMr. Daryl VazMr....

Fresh from taking his oath of office at King's House this morning, new Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett got off to a flying start. He met his support team at the Ministry's New Kingston head office this afternoon. In the brief, relaxed meeting, the Minister greeted each member of staff one by one, but not...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding leaves the island on Saturday, September 15, 2007 to attend a one-day Summit of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases in Port of Spain, Trinidad. This is Mr. Golding's first official visit overseas since assuming office as Prime Minister on Tuesday. Heads of Government will also meet in Caucus on...

The Ministry of Health and Environment is reporting that only 50 per cent of mothers are exclusively breastfeeding their babies past the first six weeks of birth. Data has revealed that by the time the child is three months old, there is a further fall off to 30 per cent. This is despite the recommendation by the Ministry for exclusive...