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Construction of the new Falmouth Police Station in Trelawny is far advanced and should be completed by January 2007. Project Manager in the Ministry of National Security, with responsibility for the maintenance and upgrading of police stations, Willie Taylor, told JIS News that, "construction is proceeding at a pace where the main building is roughly 30 to 40 per cent...

There is a haven of relief for victims of crimes in the Victim Support Unit (VSU) of the Ministry of Justice. The first of its kind in the Caribbean, the VSU was established in 1998 out of a need to extend the level of support that is offered to victims of crimes. Since its inception, thousands of victims have benefited...

Newly appointed Director of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Office in the Caribbean, Dr. Kwame Boafo, has said that the agency would sustain its HIV/AIDS initiative in Jamaica, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Youth. Speaking at his official introduction, at the UNESCO Office in Kingston on September 20, Dr. Boafo said that the...

Within the next 20 years, the National Water Commission (NWC) is projecting that it will provide an additional nine million gallons of water to its customers in the Portmore and Greater Spanish Town regions on a daily basis. The expected increase in water output will result from the second phase of the NWC's Kingston Metropolitan Area (KMA) Water Supply Project,...

The National Insurance Scheme (NIS), which falls under the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, is moving to increase the level of compliance by employers islandwide. Denzil Thorpe, Director of the NIS, outlined some of the measures to achieve this objective, at a recent Open Day, held at the Clarendon offices of the Ministry in May Pen. He pointed out...

The life and work of Jamaica's foremost cultural icon, the late Louise Bennett-Coverley (Miss Lou), were highlighted at an exhibition at the St. Thomas Parish Library in Morant Bay, yesterday (September 22). Jointly sponsored by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) and the St. Thomas Parish Library, the exhibition was aimed at keeping the memory of Miss Lou alive. It...

A speech competition using the Jamaican dialect, is to be staged in St. Thomas, to highlight the life and contribution made by the late cultural icon, Louise Bennett-Coverley (Miss Lou). The competition, an innovation of the St. Thomas office of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), is entitled, 'Auntie Roachie sey', and has targeted students between seven and 15 years...

In light of climbing global oil prices, the Government is actively exploring ways to save on the country's fuel bill. The country depends on imported fuel for more than 90 per cent of its energy needs, with petroleum fuel used for transportation, electricity production and the operation of machinery. Consumption data for 2005 reveal that Jamaica imported some 26.2 million...

The May Day Basic School in Mandeville, which was recently upgraded by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), was officially handed over to the community on Thursday (Sept. 21). Three-year old Justin Stewart had the privilege of unveiling the plaque at the handing-over ceremony, which was attended by students, teachers, parents and community members. The project, was concluded in February...

Minister of Education and Youth, Maxine Henry Wilson, has informed that plans to modernise operations at the Ministry was in full gear, with some 400 desktop and laptop computers recently acquired. Cabinet, in May of this year, approved the award of a $25.5 million contract to Management Control Systems Limited for the supply of the equipment. Mrs. Henry Wilson, who...

Fifteen persons who have made outstanding contributions to community development across the County of Cornwall, were presented with the Governor-General's Awards, yesterday (September 21), at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort in Montego Bay. The awards scheme, established in 1991, has been modified by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Kenneth Hall, to recognise and include the achievement of young...

A special drain is currently being constructed in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, to prevent flooding during heavy rainfall. The project is being implemented by the National Works Agency (NWA). Speaking to JIS News during a recent tour of the area, State Minister for Housing, Transport, Water and Works, Richard Azan indicated that the work would be completed soon, as phase...