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Mayor of Portmore, Keith Hinds is calling on adults in that municipality and the wider Jamaica, to rekindle relationships with the youth as one way of preserving culture. He told JIS News, that it was time to begin investing in young people, and finding a way to get to them involved in the 'Jamaican way'. The Mayor pointed to 2008...

Residents of Pridee Housing Scheme in Milk River, Clarendon were treated to a day of fun, excitement, and camaraderie at a cultural expo held at the community playfield on Monday (Oct. 20). The event, a first for the community, was staged as part of the activities marking Heritage Week, as well as to highlight the communities within the Milk River...

Consul General in New York, Geneive Brown Metzger, has challenged Jamaicans in the Diaspora, to continue to build on the rich legacy of the forefathers and National Heroes. Addressing a Flag-Raising Ceremony in lower Manhattan, on National Heroes Day (October 20), Mrs. Brown Metzger urged the audience not to forget the tremendous sacrifices made in securing "our rightful place in...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security yesterday (Oct. 22), launched its Special Youth Employment and Training Project (SYEAT). Speaking at the launch of the project at the Hilton Kingston Hotel, Minister of Labour, Pearnel Charles stated that the initiative augurs well for the future of Jamaica's youth. "Today marks an important start of something new and dynamic in the...

Minister of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports, Olivia Grange, is has given a commitment to facilitate the necessary dialogue, which she says will lead tangible, positive, and measurable outcomes in the interest of the nation's children. This commitment comes against the background of concerns, which she voiced regarding the levels of violence being committed against, and perpetrated by the nation's...

Citizens have been called on to expose criminals, who are known in their communities, by the Reverend Kenneth Monteith of the Christian Brethren Assemblies of Jamaica. Speaking at a National Heroes Day Salute and Awards Ceremony, held at the St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS), in St. Elizabeth on October 20, Rev. Monteith said the National Heroes led the way...

The eighth staging of the Reggae Marathon/Half Marathon and 10k Race in Negril, Westmoreland was launched today (October 23), at a ceremony, held at the Altamont Court Hotel. "The Reggae marathon highlights the synergies that exist between sports and culture, combining the buoyant inspirational power of reggae music, with the strength and determination involved in athletics," Minister of Information, Culture,...

Thirty-eight persons and organisations were honoured for their contribution to the development of St. Mary, at the annual St. Mary Heroes Day Flag-Raising Ceremony, at the Claude Stewart Park in Port Maria, on October 20. The function was attended by a large gathering, including Custos of St. Mary, Hon. A.A. 'Bobby' Pottinger; Member of Parliament for Western St. Mary, Robert...

The Hon Olivia Grange, Minister of Information, Culture, Youth & Sports has responded following the announcement by the Office of the Contractor General that it has started investigation into the award of certain government contracts associated with the recent Olympic Athletes Homecoming Week of Celebrations which took place between October 3-10, 2008. Minister Grange says that she has no difficulty...

Transport and Works Minister, Michael Henry, has said that the newly opened Departures Building at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston, pointed to a significantly improved travel experience for commuters. The new facilities, which were officially opened yesterday (Oct. 21), by Prime Minister, Bruce Golding, signalled the completion of the new and refurbished departures building, and other works,...

Hundreds of patrons attended the South Coast Fishing Tournament, which ended on Monday, October 20, at the Calabash Bay Beach, in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth. Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Christopher Tufton, said the event attracted the largest number of patrons this year, and expressed hope that the tournament would continue to grow. "It started originally as a Treasure Beach event,...

Hundreds of Portlanders braved the inclement weather to attend the annual Heroes Day Salute, at the Port Antonio Town Square on Monday, October 20. Special features of the function were the parading of effigies of the National Heroes, the inspection of the uniformed groups on parade, and the raising of the flag. Sponsored by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC),...