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The deadline for entries for the National Literacy Essay and Poster Competition has been extended to Friday (Nov. 14). "I want to encourage teachers to submit the entries to the Regional Directors at their respective offices and college students are being reminded that they can participate," said National Literacy Co-ordinator, Laurel Brent Harris. The competition is being held under the...

Deputy Prime Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Dr. Kenneth Baugh departed the island this morning (Wednesday) to attend tomorrow in Mexico, the 27th meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Rio Group in Mexico. Jamaica is CARICOM's representative to the Rio Group for the period July 2008 to July 2011. The Group, which was formed in 1986...

Investment opportunities that are available in the island's tourism sector, have been highlighted at a special Investor Forum, hosted by Jamaica Trade and Invest (JTI), at this year's World Travel Market Trade Show, which is currently underway in London. "Jamaica offers several attractive investment opportunities," Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, told the seminar this week, adding that the sector was the...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is continuing to meet the need for overseas workers. The Jamaica Liaison Service in Canada has had two requests for a total of eighty (80) Hydroponics workers. The companies are Great Lakes Green House and Apollo Green House. The Minister of Labour and Social Security, the Honourable Pearnel Charles gave an address to...

Residents of Portland, paid tribute to the soldiers who died in both World Wars, at the Annual Remembrance Day Service, held in the town square, Port Antonio, on November 9. Among those in attendance were: Custos of Portland, Hon. Roy Thompson; Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Floyd Patterson, and a number of persons representing various civic organisations in the parish....

Soldiers who died in both World Wars, were honoured in St. Mary on November 9, at the annual Remembrance Day Service and wreath laying ceremony, held in Port Maria. The service was held at the Port Maria Anglican Church, while the wreath laying took place at the Cenotaph, situated in the Claude Stewart Park, which is adjacent to the church....

Minister of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports, Olivia Grange, has reiterated the Government's commitment to the development of sports and called on the overseas community to support the effort. Speaking at the 27th annual benefit gala and auction of the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) held recently in New York City, Minister Grange, who was a guest of honour, said...

The Scientific Research Council (SRC), will be spearheading a series of events in observance of National Science and Technology (S&T) Month, which is being observed throughout November, under the theme: 'Science and Technology Driving Industry and Commerce'. Team Leader for the Popularisation of Science and Technology at the SRC, Doreen Dietrich, told JIS News that, "focus will be placed on...

The Ministry of Health and Environment is observing National Diabetes Week from November 9 to 14 with focus on diabetes in children and adolescents. Minister of Health and Environment, Rudyard Spencer, in a message read by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Grace Allen-Young at the official launch yesterday (Nov. 10) at the Ministry's downtown Kingston office, said that the...

Passengers flying on Air Jamaica from Baltimore, New York or Fort Lauderdale in the United States to Barbados can save up to 50 per cent when booking online. The fares are US$279 roundtrip from New York to Barbados; US$279 roundtrip from Baltimore to Barbados; and Fort Lauderdale to Barbados at US$229 roundtrip. These fares are valid for travel through December...

The National Heritage Trust, as part of activities to mark its 50th anniversary, has mounted a heritage display at the Clarendon Parish Library in May Pen. The exhibit, which opened on November 6 and closes on November 27, is to give residents of the parish an insight into their rich cultural heritage. Artefacts on display, dating back to the period...

Youth "legislators" attending Monday's (Nov. 10) sixth staging of the national Youth Parliament at Gordon House are advocating for the Government to effect the necessary legislation, which will legitimise and increase the number of youth sittings held annually. The Youth Parliament, which meets once per year, forms part of activities organised by the Ministry of Information, Culture, Youth, and Sports,...