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Prime Minister Bruce Golding, led the tributes at this afternoon's (Nov 22) service of thanksgiving for the life of music pioneer, Byron Lee, at the Abe Issa Auditorium at St George's College, on North Street in Kingston. "Like a relay runner determined to run more than just his leg of the race, Byron Lee has straddled the amazing evolution of...

The Ministry of Education, working with the support of the Ministry of National Security and the police, are examining alternative ways to provide education for dysfunctional children whose behaviour is considered to be disruptive and dangerous to the school environment. Addressing a meeting of principals, vice principals and senior education officers, from across the island, at Jamaica House this afternoon,...

As part of activities to mark its 50th anniversary, Glenmuir High School in Clarendon on Tuesday (Nov.18), staged an Open Day, to showcase the work and accomplishments of the institution over the years. Various groups and departments within the school mounted exhibits, which demonstrated the school's prowess in academic and non-academic areas. Persons from the wider community, who shared with...

A condolence book has been opened at the Jamaican Consulate General in Toronto, Canada, in memory of the late musical icon, Byron Lee. Mr. Lee, who spent more than 50 years in the music industry, passed away in Jamaica, on November 4, after a valiant fight with cancer. He was a regular on the Toronto scene, frequently performing in this...

Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Senator Dorothy Lightbourne, has emphasised that in order for Jamaica and its justice system to reap the full benefits of forensic science technology, it is essential that the stakeholders be properly trained. "Criminal justice professionals need to be educated about the value and limitations of forensic evidence. The police, prosecutors, defence counsel, judges and...

Two contracts dealing with water distribution and sewage collection, were signed by Minister of Water and Housing, Dr. Horace Chang, at the Western Jamaica Office of the Prime Minister, in Montego Bay, St. James on November 20. One contract is for phase one of the Essex Valley Water Supply Improvement Project, in St. Elizabeth, and is valued at $68 million,...

Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, will deliver the keynote address at the 14th Annual Scholarship Gala of the New York-based Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) Inc., on Saturday, December 6. The event will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, at LaGuardia Airport in Queens, NY, U.S.A., beginning at 9:00 p.m. This year's gala is being held under the patronage...

National Literacy Coordinator in the Ministry of Education, Laurell Brent-Harris, has urged students to work assiduously to ensure that they become literate citizens, who can make a worthwhile contribution to the development of the country. She was addressing students at a Literacy Week function held yesterday, November 19, at the Green Park Primary and Junior High School in Sandy Bay,...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Karl Samuda, has said that food safety is an important issue, which requires collaboration among the various sector interests for the prevention of food-borne diseases. "Food safety is an issue that requires strong and cohesive action and our farmers, food processors, retailers, consumers and the Government all have an important role to play in...

Legendary Jamaican jazz musician Sonny Bradshaw, has been honoured by the City of Miramar, Florida in the U.S.A., for his outstanding contribution to the development of music in Jamaica, as well as on the international circuit, spanning some 60 years. Miramar City Mayor, Lori Moseley, presented him with a proclamation at the opening of the 800-seat Miramar Cultural Arts Centre...

'Home Away From Home,' a book which looks at the Caribbean Diasporan church in the black Atlantic tradition, was launched on November 19, at the Grace Baptist Church, in May Pen, Clarendon. Authored by Jamaican national Rev. Dr. Reid-Salmon, who is pastor of the Grace Baptist Chapel in New York, U.S.A., the book explores the experience of Caribbean nationals living...

This evening, I will address the impact of the current unprecedented global financial turmoil on the local economy as well as the policy actions that have been taken to preserve financial stability. I will also review the outlook for the Jamaican economy. The Global Crisis Impact First, let me briefly review the impact of the deteriorating external environment on the...