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The Ministry of Agriculture and Lands has handed over 20 certificates of titles to beneficiaries of land settlements schemes in Trelawny. The schemes are Claremont, Brampton, Bryan, Garredu, Middlemost, Hague and Bounty Hall. Agriculture and Lands Minister, Roger Clarke, in his remarks at the handing over ceremony held recently at the Parish Council office, said that while "20 titles might...

The students and staff at the New Roads Basic School in Eastern Westmoreland were in a celebratory mood on Thursday (Nov. 2) when their newly constructed and equipped school was officially handed over by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). The school was also renamed the Luther Beckford Early Childhood Institution in honour of deceased community member Luther Beckford, who...

Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller said that the government would consider the recommendations from yesterday's (Nov. 6) National Youth Parliament, as it seeks to implement programmes and policies for the youth. "I look forward to receiving the recommendations from your deliberations for consideration by the government, as it makes plans on your behalf and in your interest," she said. The...

Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Leon Rose, has said that vibrant neighbourhoods are the nation's best defence against the scourge of crime and violence. He was speaking at the 19th staging of the Neighbourhood Watch conference on November 4, at the University of Technology in Kingston. According to ACP Rose, crime dissolves the bond of community experience, creates isolation...

The National Housing Trust (NHT) will be constructing two new housing schemes in Clarendon, which are expected to provide housing solutions for more than 1,000 persons. The schemes will be constructed in the Sheckles and Longville Park communities. Deputy Chairman of the Board of the NHT, Patrick Lawrence made the announcement at the organisation's customer appreciation day function held at...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Anthony Hylton, has warned that the lack of a conclusive World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement, could have serious implications for Jamaica at the domestic and regional levels. Addressing the two-day inaugural conference of the Honorary Consuls of Jamaica at the Ritz Carlton Golf and Spa Resort in Montego Bay today (November 3),...

November is being observed as Parents' Month, and during the period, the Ministry of Education and Youth in partnership with the Coalition for Better Parenting (CBP) will focus on promoting good parenting strategies and celebrating outstanding parents. In observance of Parents' Month, the Ministry will be conducting a number of parenting workshops across the island. Communication Director of the Education...

Over the next five years the two year old Manchester Homecoming Foundation (MHF) intends to raise $10 million to finance various scholarship programmes for youths living in the parish. Custos Rotulorum of Manchester, Dr. Gilbert Allen made the announcement at a press conference last week. The conference was called to highlight the upcoming Manchester homecoming celebrations, which gets underway on...

Fire fighters in Lucea, Hanover will soon enjoy improved working conditions as the Ministry of Local Government and Environment has signed a contract with Bajad Limited to refurbish that fire station. The contract valued at $18.1 million, was signed by Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Environment, Harry Douglas and Managing Director of Bajad Limited, Douglas...

Parents are being urged to endeavour to understand the different stages of development in a child's life in order to mold them into wholesome adults. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank session recently Education Officer for Region One in the Guidance and Counseling Unit at the Ministry of Education and Youth, Mavis Fuller said that more attention needs to be...

Twenty-eight Nigerian nurses arrived in the island on November 2 as part of the bilateral agreement between the Jamaican and Nigerian Governments on the Technical Aid Corps (TAC) Scheme to bring heath professionals to Jamaica to assist in areas where there are critical shortages. Two other nurses are also expected to arrive in Jamaica at a later date, as visa...

Minister of Health, Horace Dalley on Thursday (Nov. 2) broke ground for the construction of an $88 million health centre in Highgate in St. Mary, which will improve the delivery of health care to the people of that community and surrounding areas. The project, which will be financed by the National Health Fund (NHF), is to be completed in 11...