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The Institute of Jamaican Nationals in Birmingham recently honoured seven Jamaican nationals in the United Kingdom, for their outstanding contributions to various fields. The honourees are: Dr. Robert Beckford, a lecturer in African Diaspora religions and cultures at the University of Birmingham; Sandra Croasdale, Managing Director of MBG (Midlands) Limited and founder and chair of the African Caribbean Business Federation;...

President of the Atlanta Jamaican Association (AJA) Allan Alberga, said that the organization would be seeking to create a centre for Jamaican culture, which would provide information and counselling services to its members and the wider Jamaican community. The centre, he said, which would double as the association's headquarters, would also assist Jamaicans in the pursuit of their educational goals,...

Students and faculty of the prestigious Duke University in Washington will on Monday (Oct. 23) view the exhibition of Jamaican art form titled 'New Possessions,' which is on display at the Museum of the Organization of American States (OAS) in the American capital. The exhibition, which was opened in August to commemorate Jamaica's 44th year of independence, is one of...

The government and the Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF) Association yesterday (Oct.19) signed the 2006/08 heads of agreement, which will provide a 25.5 per cent increase in wages for rank and file members of the ISCF for the two-year period. The agreement, which was signed at the National Heroes Circle offices of the Ministry of Finance and Planning, will see...

Some 600 of the island's special athletes will converge on the grounds of the Montego Bay Community College next month, for the National Special Olympics meet. A total of 53 athletes will be selected from the November 11 meet to represent the country at the International Special Olympics to be held in Shanghai, China from October 2 to11, 2007. Chairman...

Jamaica's development has been vastly improved by Spanish investments, especially in the hospitality sector, State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Delano Franklyn has said. "We have experienced significant Spanish investment in the island with a large number of hotel construction projects being undertaken by Spanish entities. This has not only brought increased levels of...

The Police Officers' Association and the Government on (Oct.18), signed a new two-year wage agreement at the Heroes Circle offices of the Ministry of Finance and Planning. Under this agreement the members of the Police Officers Association, which represent Jamaica Constabulary Force members from the rank of Assistant Superintendent to Commissioner, will receive a 19 per cent wage increase in...

The southern regional office of the Jamaica Medical Records Association on (Oct. 18) held an open day and exhibition to highlight the importance of proper records management in the health care system. The event, held under the theme: 'The Business of Managing Health Records and Information', was part of activities to mark Health Records Week from October 15 to 20....

Minister of Health, Horace Dalley has said that the establishment of an interim governing body for independent scientific advice on food safety was crucial. This he said was in light of global concerns regarding food safety, particularly in the tourism sector. Mr. Dalley, who was speaking at the launch of the Food Advisory Committee (FAC) at the Ministry of Health's...

The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) will present the 2006 International Humanitarian Award to entertainment mogul Chris Blackwell, at its 25th annual benefit gala and auction yesterday (Oct.19) in New York. Chris Blackwell, who is among the elite in the music industry, is founder of Island Records, which was responsible for launching the careers of a number of outstanding recording...

Jamaican Ephraim Martin is the recipient of the 2006 Black Heritage Image Award (BHIA) for excellence in international relations. The prestigious award, which recognises outstanding contribution to black heritage in the United States, was presented to Mr. Martin at a gala held recently in Illinois. Mr. Martin, who is based in Chicago, is the president, founder and executive producer of...

Agriculture Minister, Roger Clarke, called on the private sector to make greater investment in agriculture and rural development to stimulate economic growth. He noted that the government would be taking steps to facilitate the process, "through a series of five road shows islandwide, where we have invited investors to enter into partnerships with us, in an effort to harness private...