KINGSTON — Jamaica has become the first Caribbean nation to produce a Vital Statistics Manual, which streamlines components of its national civil registration and vital statistics system. The manual, entitled:...

KINGSTON — Several young people from across the country are lauding the various youth-focused programmes implemented by the public and private sector, which they say, have transformed their lives and...

KINGSTON — Plans are in high gear for the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence next year, says Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon Olivia Grange. Speaking...

KINGSTON — Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, Senator Warren Newby has called for the renewal of a social contract in Jamaica. “The social contract defines...

PORTLAND — The 12th staging of the Annual Portland Jerk Festival will be held at the Folly Estate in Port Antonio on Sunday, July 3. The event will commence at...

LONDON — The Blue and John Crow Mountain Range is among a list of 42 sites around the world being considered for World Heritage Site status by the United Nations...

 The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture will be expanding its programme for youth entrepreneurship.  This was disclosed by Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry, Senator Warren Newby, as he opened...

The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture will be expanding the number of Youth Information Centres and Satellite Information Centres, to ensure that there is at least one in each...

LONDON — Jamaica's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Anthony Johnson is calling for more investment in heritage tourism in Jamaica. Speaking at a recent meeting with members of...

KINGSTON — Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton says a concerted effort is being made to ensure that there are no imported products on display at this...

KINGSTON — The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) has unveiled several new features, which will be incorporated into this year’s staging of the Denbigh Agri-Industrial and Food Show 2011, in a...