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The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) in Hanover is once again inviting applications for entry into its 'Gardening Techniques' course, which is being implemented in collaboration with Heart Trust/NTA. The six-week course, which should have been offered last February, was postponed because of the lack of enough applicants. In a report to the Hanover Parish Council recently, the RADA Parish...

Some 20 children attached to the Learning, Earning, Activity Programme (LEAP), will be among many persons who will participate in beautifying the play area at the headquarters of the Voluntary Organisation for the Upliftment of Children (VOUCH) at National Heroes Circle, on Action Day, May 19. Designated as the national activity to observe the special day for Child's Month, the...

Jamaica's Consul General to Toronto, Anne-Marie Bonner, has challenged members of the Ruseas's Old Students Association (ROSA), Canada, to develop a mentorship programme for the current students. "Young people need positive role models to emulate and be the beacon that leads them to achievement," Mrs. Bonner told ROSA members at their 18th Annual Dinner/Dance held on May 13 in Toronto,...

The Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James and the Annotto Bay Hospital in St. Mary are to be renovated at a combined cost of some $60.4 million. Cabinet yesterday (May 15), approved two contracts for repairs to be carried out at the two medical institutions. Speaking at the weekly post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Information and Development Minister, Senator...

The Westmoreland Parish Council has spent more than $9 million to rehabilitate Great George, Lewis and Hudson Streets in Savanna-la-Mar, resulting in reduced congestion and enhanced traffic management across the parish capital. According to Superintendent of the Roads and Works Department at the Council, Ezekiel Clarke, the main street in the town was extensively repaired, receiving micro surfacing and completed...

Dr. Wesley Hughes, Director-General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), has said that Jamaica has always had a very fruitful and well-developed relationship with the Caribbean Development Bank, adding that the Bank has contributed significantly to the country's economic development since its establishment 37 years ago. In an interview with JIS News, Dr. Hughes, who is also Alternate Governor...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Environment, Devon Rowe, has called for greater investment in the exploration of renewable energy options for developing countries. Mr. Rowe, who was addressing the 14th session of the United Nations (UN) Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD), at the UN headquarters in New York City on Friday (May 12), noted that such...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Derrick Kellier, has said that the National Housing Trust (NHT) would be assisting poor senior citizens to acquire their own homes. He pointed out that for this year, the NHT would be spending some $150 million to provide the opportunities for senior citizens who are too poor to own their own homes. "Government will...

The island's schoolteachers are being encouraged to give unconditional love to the children in their charge, as a means of bringing about positive change in the values and attitudes of the youngsters of the society. The charge came from Reverend Dr. Maitland Evans, as he addressed a function to honour teachers from 24 schools in North West St. Catherine, held...

The Ministry of National Security today (May 15), signed a contract for the acquisition of five specialised vehicles for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), to be used in transporting detained prisoners from penal institutions and lock-ups to courthouses. The $18 million contract was signed by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Gilbert Scott and General Manager of GM...

More than 200 residents of the Portland Cottage community in south Clarendon benefited from an outreach programme on May 12, organized by 'Cooyah', the official reggae clothing brand, in collaboration with a number of partners. The residents accessed free medical services and clothing provided by the Northern Caribbean University (NCU). They also received medication, toiletries and food packages from companies...

President of Counterpart International, Lelei LeLaulu, has hailed the elevation of Portia Simpson Miller to the post of Prime Minister as a Caribbean victory, which would be heard around the world. According to the President, Mrs. Simpson Miller has followed in the footsteps of icons, such as the late Dame Eugenia Charles, former Prime Minister of Dominica and the late...