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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Dr. Donald Rhodd, has emphasised that the Government was committed to the creation of safer communities islandwide. Speaking at a community stakeholders forum on May 18 at the Morant Bay Anglican Church Hall in St. Thomas, he pointed out that, "the safety of residents in communities is a measure of human...

The Safe Schools Secretariat recently collaborate with the Culture in Education Programme to organise a 'Safe Bus Ride', aimed at encouraging order among students, while they are boarding buses. The activity, which was held on May 10 and 16 under the theme: 'Safety, Respect and Order', saw free bus rides being offered to commuters, who were then encouraged to form...

Beginning May 25, the St. James Parish Council will be embarking on another series of community fora, aimed at promoting Local Government Reform, and to integrate residents of the parish in the governance process. Some 17 meetings are scheduled to be held across the parish, with at least one in every parish council division. The meetings are designed to increase...

A total of 52 projects have been registered in the parish of Trelawny for Labour Day 2006. The work to be undertaken includes the planting of trees, painting of pedestrian crossings and curbs, and drain cleaning activities. In keeping with the theme for Labour Day, 'Jamaica's Beauty - Our Duty', the beautification of Water Square in Falmouth has been chosen...

Director of Administration at the St. Ann Parish Council, Claudiah Carter is appealing to the residents to come out and support Labour Day activities in the parish. "The theme for Labour Day is 'Jamaica's Beauty - Our Duty' and in keeping with this theme, a number of projects have been selected by various persons within the communities in St. Ann,"...

The 36th annual conference of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Board of Governors ended today, with the Caribbean financial giant welcoming the announcement that the way has been successfully paved for Haiti to become a full-fledged member. President of the CDB, Dr. Compton Bourne, in his closing address during the final session of the conference said: "We welcome the announcement...

Some 49 projects have been registered so far in Clarendon for Labour Day 2006. At a Labour Day Committee meeting held at the Clarendon Parish Council Chambers on Wednesday (May 17), Grandlin Fearon, Director of Administration at the Council, said that the main focus of the projects was beautification, which she noted, was in keeping with the Labour Day theme:...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller yesterday afternoon intervened in the continuing crisis in the local cement industry with a view to bringing to an end the supply problems being experienced by the construction and hardware sectors. Following the announcement of the decision to remove the CET of 15% from imports over the next three (3) months, the Prime Minister announced...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has called on the Caribbean Development Bank to do more to assist Caribbean countries restructure and transform their economies in the post trade preference era. She said this expanded role should include financial resources, technical assistance and policy advice that are rooted in reducing and ultimately eliminating poverty in the region. Mrs. Simpson Miller was...

The Caribbean Development Bank is a true product of CARICOM. Having being established at a time when individual Caribbean islands were trying to establish their financial independence, it continues today, to fund programmes geared toward promoting and ensuring the economic growth and development of the entire region. In a recent interview with JIS News, Neville Grainger, the CDB's Vice-President of...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Kenneth Hall, has challenged the older generation, to take a more proactive role in shaping and nurturing the youth, who will one day become the leaders of the society. Professor Hall, who was speaking at a civic function held at the Cecil Charlton Hall in Mandeville recently, noted that the "transitional generation of...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Kenneth Hall has lauded the Ministry of Education and Youth for pursuing initiatives, aimed at furthering the development of the country's education system. "It could not have come at an earlier time," the Governor-General said in regard to the Ministry's efforts, noting that one of the goals the government must strive to achieve...