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Prime Minister, Bruce Golding, is reassuring the country that the security forces have stepped up their vigilance and investigations into reports of abduction of children from a number of schools around the island. He is calling on citizens to remain calm. At an emergency meeting this morning (Nov 8), at Jamaica House, with the Ministers of Education and National Security,...

Jamaica is regarded as a cultural melting pot due to its unique history and the racial diversity that has contributed to the country's cultural heritage. One such group that is often overlooked are the Tainos, who are featured on the country's Coat of Arms. "Most people probably handle money with this symbol everyday but probably never give a thought to...

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) has embarked on a month-long series of community meetings aimed at heightening awareness of child safety and security, particularly in rural areas. The first meeting took place at the Miracle Ministry Full Gospel Mission Church in Nutts River rural St.Thomas on Thursday, November 6 and was done in collaboration with the Social Development Commission. Several...

Prime Minister, Bruce Golding, has called for a meeting of the Ministry of Water and Housing, the National Housing Trust, the Urban Development Corporation and other Government planning and development agencies, to formulate recommendations on the future of the Caribbean Terrace Community in Kingston, which was devastated by hurricanes Ivan, Dean and Tropical storm Gustav. The team will be expected...

Prime Minister, Bruce Golding, today (November 7), signed a US$224M contract with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL), to modernise the cruise shipping pier in Falmouth, Trelawny. Under the contract, US$122M will be utilised for harbour dredging and to build the facilities for ships to dock. The other US$102M will be used by RCCL to lease land from the Government, for...

Prime Minister, Bruce Golding, has acknowledged that the electoral systems in the Caribbean and Jamaica, have come a long way and have made significant strides whereby Jamaica in particular, can boast of the integrity of the system, the conduct of elections and the extent of public confidence it commands. At the same time, the Prime Minister has cautioned that "We...

It is a real honour being associated with this year's Heart Foundation of Jamaica's Health Fund Run. For the past 37 years the Lions Club of Kingston, through the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, has been very active in minimizing the number of deaths due to heart disease. The Foundation has now grown into an independent, registered, non-profit, non-governmental organization committed...

The Honourable Olivia "Babsy" Grange, Minister of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports, has reaffirmed the Government's commitment to the development of sports in Jamaica and among Jamaicans. Miss Grange was addressing the American Friends of Jamaica 27th Annual Benefit Gala and Auction which honoured former Heavyweight Boxing Champion Lennox Lewis in New York last night. "Sporting Activities can bring great...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Dr. Kenneth Baugh, has said that the creation of partnership between small and large countries is essential to the development of any country. This, he says, is essential as the effects of climate change will ultimately have an impact on many countries. "The environment has found its way into the forefront of considerations...

Cabinet has given approval for the Port Authority of Jamaica to enter into a follow-on maintenance contract with Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) of California in the United States. Speaking at Wednesday's (Nov. 5) post-Cabinet media briefing at Jamaica House, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Senator Dwight Nelson, said the contract, valued at...

Parliamentary Secretary with responsibility for Youth in the Ministry of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports, Senator Warren Newby, has urged the nation's youth to become more involved in social activities. He made the appeal at a recent JIS Think Tank session, held to inform the nation of the activities planned in observance of National Youth Month, which is being observed...

The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ) will shortly develop a five- minute programme on missing persons in Jamaica as a means of educating the public about abductions. "On the PBCJ we currently have a show on missing persons called 'Missing' which is approximately 15 to 20 minutes long. What we plan to do is cut it down to about...