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The national Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strategic action plan, which has been under rigorous revision over the past year, is to be unveiled within the next three weeks, says Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce, Kern Spencer. This plan seeks to use information and communication technology to enhance Jamaica's social and economic development...

The venue for the Civil Service Long Service Awards ceremony has been shifted to the Indoor Sports Complex at Independence Park on Wednesday, November 22, beginning at 2:45 p.m. Some 355 civil servants will be honoured at the ceremony, which was originally scheduled for King's House, but has been changed due to unstable weather conditions, which are expected over the...

Heads of the Registrar General's Department (RGD) and the National Land Agency (NLA), have emphasized that the organizations were committed to serving their clients.Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the RGD, Dr. Patricia Holness and CEO of the NLA, Elizabeth Stair spoke of their commitment, when they addressed patrons attending a recent forum, organized by Jamaica National and the Gleaner Company...

The Quality Jamaica Project (QJP) of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), is positioning local entrepreneurs to take advantage of the CARICOM Single Market (CSM), says Project Manager, Sheryl Mullings. She also anticipates a massive upsurge in demand for Jamaican products at the end of the project early next year. "Brand Jamaica is quite appealing, but we don't want only...

The late cultural icon, Louise Bennett Coverley (Miss Lou), has been described as a national giant, for her contribution to Jamaica's cultural heritage and folklore. Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at the College of Staten Island - City University of New York (CUNY), Dr. Effie Simmonds said that Miss Lou, "captured the essence of Jamaican life and...

Two contracts were signed by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), on November 16, for the rehabilitation of the Kilmarnock road in North West St. Elizabeth/Eastern Westmoreland and Trenail to Maggotty road in North West St. Elizabeth. Signing ceremonies for the projects were held at Kilmarnock Primary School, and at the Trenail Outreach Church of God. In her address at...

Jamaica has emerged winner in the Caribbean Travel & Life's annual Best of the Caribbean survey, by topping three of the major categories - 'Best All-Around Destination', 'Friendliest People', and 'Best Local Food'. The special survey was conducted online and attracted just under 10,000 readers of the magazine, who voted their 'top picks' for the 'Best of the Caribbean' awards....

Agriculture and Lands Minister, Roger Clarke, has said there were some "exciting offers" from local and international investors, who have expressed interest in participating in the sugar industry. "Some of the offers are looking very exciting," he said, noting that the Ministry would be sorting through the offers and at the end of the process, a decision would be made....

Women's groups from across the island, will air their views on issues that are of concern to them, at a national consultation slated for Wednesday (Nov. 22), at the Stella Maris Pastoral Centre in Kingston. Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller, has been invited to attend the meeting. Dr. Glenda Simms, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Gender Issues and Women's...

In recognition of their service to the Government and people of Jamaica, 355 civil servants will be honoured at a ceremony to be held at King's House on Wednesday, November 22, beginning at 2:45 p.m. The civil servants to be awarded the Jamaica Civil Service Long Service Medal represent a wide cross section of civil servants who have given valuable...

The region five office of the Ministry of Education and Youth yesterday (Nov.16) staged a Regional Parent Information Exposition in Mandeville, to provide caregivers with information to enhance their parenting skills and communication techniques. Under the theme: 'Parents: Today you guide, tomorrow they lead', the event, the first of its kind in the region, attracted hundreds of parents, teachers, students...

Jamaicans will pay tribute to those killed or injured in traffic accidents, on World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, which will be observed worldwide on Sunday, November 19. Paul Clemetson, Director of the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Housing, Transport, Water and Works, said that on the day, which would be marked under the theme: 'Have...