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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,...

Palace Amusement Company, has partnered with the Ministry of Education, to host a movie special on Thursday, November 13, in celebration of Parent Month. Marketing Manager of the company, Melaine Graham, made the disclosure to JIS News in an interview, and appealed to parents to support the initiative and use the time to bond with their children. "I would like...

Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Christopher Tufton, has said that the public has been responding positively to programmes that promote food security within the island, with many persons participating in the backyard gardening and fruit tree crop projects. The Minister, who was speaking at the presentation ceremony for the Gleaner's 'Cassava Challenge' on Monday (Nov.10) at the company's headquarters downtown Kingston,...

Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, is calling on Jamaicans to play a responsible role in the sustainability and maintenance of the tourism product. In his message for World Responsible Tourism Day, which will be observed globally on November 12, the Minister urged Jamaicans to "take responsible actions for yourselves, visitors, children, and the safety, comfort, health, wellness and physical environment...

GOOD EVENING, TODAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2008 MARKS A SIGNIFICANT DAY AS A MILESTONE TO RECOGNIZE WORLD RESPONSIBLE TOURISM DAY DEDICATED BY THE UNWTO...UNITED NATIONS WORLD TOURISM ORGANIZATION. THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM RECENTLY FACILITATED THE SIGNING OF A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOURISM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (TPDCO) AND THE NATIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (NSWMA) FOR THE CLEANING, BEAUTIFICATION AND MAINTENANCE...

Opposition Senator, Mark Golding, is proposing that a Youth Empowerment programme be designed, to enroll all school leavers who are not in a tertiary institution, or vocational training programme, or full time employment. "The design for this youth empowerment programme should reinforce wholesome values and attitudes to such foundational matters as the opposite sex, parenting, dispute resolution, community involvement, and...