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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce, Senator Kern Spencer, said on (November 17), that Microsoft's latest partnership with Jamaica would foster higher productivity levels in the country's various sectors. He added that this initiative also reflected the goal of the Ministry, "to always be at the cutting edge of Technology and Information and Communication Technology...

Director of Telecommunications Policy and Management at the Mona School of Business, Dr. Hopeton Dunn, has emphasized that education and infrastructure development were critical elements in the creation and implementation of Jamaica's National Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strategic plan. Speaking at a recent JIS 'Think Tank', Dr. Dunn disclosed that he is currently heading a team in updating and...

The Jamaica Copyright Licensing Agency (JAMCOPY) on (Nov. 16), disbursed more than $1.08 million in royalties to authors and publishers, who have been affiliated with the agency as of September 2006. The money represents part proceeds from the reprographic licensing arrangement between the government of Jamaica and JAMCOPY, under which public sector agencies are required to pay for the use...

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. Omar Davies, has said that the Government remained committed to the national airline, Air Jamaica, despite the challenges. "I don't think any government of Jamaica will step away from Air Jamaica completely. We need to straighten out the financials, we need to do re-fleeting and restructuring. But as soon as we have sorted this out,...

Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Carlton Davis, has said that the Jamaican economy was showing very positive signs."Jamaica is getting out of the doldrums and overall the economy is showing very positive signs. We're beginning to tame the devil of inflation, which at 6.5 per cent is the lowest rate since March 2003. The Net International Reserves are $2.3 billion, which is...

Minister of Education and Youth, Maxine Henry Wilson, has said that the government was committed to ensuring that every child left the education system with good grades and a combination of life skills that would allow them to be good employable citizens. Mrs. Henry Wilson, who was speaking at the launch of free Internet service to public schools, by new...

University students of Jamaican heritage, who live in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, have until November 30, to submit applications for the 2007 GraceKennedy Jamaican Birthright Programme. Introduced in December 2003, the programme is the brainchild of Douglas Orane, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GraceKennedy, and aims to strengthen links with second and third generation Jamaicans in...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Delano Franklyn, said yesterday (November 16), that there was a need to strengthen the relationship between Jamaicans at home and those living in the Diaspora, as this was key for the development of the country. He pointed out that Jamaicans living overseas have contributed significantly to the...

The second annul career exposition of the St. Catherine 4-H Clubs, will be held tomorrow (Nov. 17), at the Rose Hall 4-H Training Centre in Linstead. Parish Secretary for the St. Catherine 4-H Clubs, Halova Stubbs-Jones, told JIS News that the event would expose the youth and the public to training opportunities offered in various areas. "It's about targeting the...

Two of Jamaica's favourite meals, rice and peas and curry goat, are among the recipes featured by the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE), through its 30 years on a plate project. The project, which is part of activities to mark the 30th anniversary of the organisation, serves to highlight the multi-ethnic culture of Britain through food. Some of Britain's best...

As part of its observance of Geographic Information System (GIS) Week, the National Land Agency (NLA) hosted high school students yesterday (November 16) at an Open Day, held at the Surveys and Mapping Division on Charles Street in downtown Kingston. The students were given an opportunity to view cartographic implements and the GIS operations at the agency. According to Public...

Some 27 Jamaicans from diverse segments of the society have made the commitment to serve as members of the Jamaican Justice System Reform Task Force (JJSRTF). The Task Force was officially constituted during its first meeting held on November 9, 2006 at the University of the West Indies. Mona campus. The members of the Task Force, represent citizens groups, individual...