Marcus Garvey, Jamaica's first National Hero, has not only left his mark on the pages of the country's history but has also had international influence in his quest for equal...
In celebration of its 65th anniversary, the Forestry Department will be having national tree-planting days on October 3 and 4. Marilyn Headley, Conservator of Forests, told JIS News that over...
The advent of globalisation and increased trade liberalisation have freed up international borders making it easier for countries to export their goods and services to anywhere in the world. But...
The Professional Engineers Registration Board (PERB), the body with responsibility for regulating the engineering profession, will be taking action against persons who offer engineering services to the public without proper...
New floodlights are to be installed at western Jamaica's premier sporting facility, Jarrett Park, in Montego Bay, at a cost of US$17,000. The lights, which have already been ordered are...
The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) yesterday (Oct. 1) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Jamaica Manufacturers' Association (JMA) to collaborate for the design and development of technical assistance...
A health insurance scheme for NIS pensioners is to be introduced by Government, said Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Omar Davies. This initiative is one in three, which Dr....
Eight high Schools in Clarendon will this year be participating in a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Regional Heritage Debate Competition in celebration of Heritage 2003. The competition will focus on...
Four Jamaicans are among the more than 500 candidates seeking office in tomorrow's provincial elections in Ontario, Canada. They are Alvin Curling, Mary Anne Chambers, Monica Purdy who will run...
The Ministry of Water and Housing through the Rural Water and Sanitation Programme is seeking to pioneer a new approach of executing water supply projects in Jamaica. Funded jointly by...
Prime Minister P.J. Patterson deposited several Instruments of Ratification, when he met with United Nations Legal Counsel, Hans Corell, at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York, on September...