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The Ministry of Agriculture and Lands held its third investment road show in Montego Bay on (Nov. 3), with several farmers, potential investors, technical officers and other sector stakeholders in attendance. The shows, which are being held across the island, are aimed at harnessing greater private investment in agriculture, by highlighting opportunities in the sector where profit-making exist. Agriculture Minister,...

Activities in commemoration of Local Government month are slated to commence in the parish of St. Elizabeth today (Nov. 5) with a service at the Glen Stuart United Church in Maggoty, St. Elizabeth beginning at 10:00 a.m. Speaking with JIS News, Secretary Manager of the St. Elizabeth Parish Council, Opal Beharie noted that eight different events would be taking place...

When I look around this room and feel the energy of powerful women, I know that something exciting is happening. Some of those hands made steady and sure by rocking the proverbial cradles are now at the helm of leadership, rocking the boat and getting ready to rock the world. We have not yet arrived at the destination, but thank...

Inmed Partnership for Children has donated 70 electronic and acoustic guitars to be used to train disadvantaged children in Jamaica. Making the presentation to Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States, Professor Gordon Shirley, Inmed's Chairman, Linda Pfeiffer said that the guitars were made available through the Gibson Foundation and that this was their first international donation. The presentation took place...

A public education campaign, aimed at making Spanish Town a smoking-free zone, was launched recently at Cecil's Restaurant in the town. The campaign, a collaborative effort of the Ministry of Health and the Smoke-Free Action Coalition (SAC), will involve the distribution of literature, which will serve as guidelines for a smoke-free environment and increase awareness of the deadly effects of...

Jamaica's first ornamental fish exposition, which was held last weekend at the Jamaica College campus in Kingston, was a resounding success, with some 7,000 patrons attending the two-day event. The exposition was organised jointly by the Jamaica Ornamental Fish Farmers Association (JOFFA), and the Fisheries Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands. "We estimate that we had maybe in...

The Devon House will be hosting a Heritage exposition on its north and east lawns on Saturday, November 4, as part of its 125th anniversary celebration. Speaking with JIS News, Marketing and Events Manager at The Devon House, Andrea Richards explained that the inaugural exposition is being planned to, "stimulate awareness within the Jamaican population regarding the preservation of our...

A contract for the expansion of the Intensive Care Unit at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, at a cost of $43,145,939.10, was approved by the Cabinet yesterday (November 1). This announcement was made by the Minister of Information and Development, Donald Buchanan at a post-Cabinet Press briefing held at Jamaica House. "The contract has been awarded to GM...

Officers in the Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF) have received wage increases of 25.5 per cent for the two-year contract period 2006 to 2008. As contained in the heads of agreement, which was signed yesterday (Nov.1) at the Ministry of Finance and Planning in Kingston, the officers, from the rank of Assistant Commander to Deputy Commandant, will receive a 19...

The Electronic Transactions Bill, which will set out the legal framework for electronic transactions and connected matters, was tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (Oct. 31). Actual debate on the Electronic Transactions Bill was however suspended, to allow for consultation with the Opposition on the matter. Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce Minister, Phillip Paulwell, explained that the legislation...

The effectiveness of the Treatment and Rehabilitation Programme of the Drug Court will be enhanced, with the procurement of 9,200 urine test kits for the detection of cannabis, cocaine and opiate. The acquisition of the three-panel kits is being funded by the European Union (EU) at a cost of $1.62 million, under the Support to the Economic Reform Programme (SERP)...

The official signing of the 2006/08 wage agreement between the Government and the United District Constables Association of Jamaica (UDCAJ), took place today (November 1), at the Ministry of Finance and Planning's head offices situated at National Heroes Circle. Under the agreement, the district constables have received a 25 per cent increase in salaries that is in line with what...