Plans have been far advanced by the Ministry of Agriculture, for the establishment of some eight fishing sanctuaries across Jamaica, in an effort to ensure the sustainability and viability of...

Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has said that the sector recorded five per cent growth since the start of the year, and has exceeded the performance of all other destinations...

Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Karl Samuda, has called on manufacturers to utilise applied technology and new approaches to enhance productivity in the sector. This he said, should be coupled...

Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Health and the Environment, Senator Aundre Franklin, has called for the creation of a 'green economy' and 'green jobs', thus creating a new workforce...

The Knockalva Agricultural School, in Ramble, Hanover, has won the first Pesticide Control Authority (PCA), championship trophy, by defeating the Sydney Pagon Agricultural High School, in an inaugural quiz competition....

As the Department of Local Government seeks, to carry out its mandate of decentralising Local Government, an action planning workshop was being staged, with participation from the island's local authorities,...

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Senator Don Wehby, says despite the current world financial crisis, Jamaica could learn lessons from the Irish economic...

Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Christopher Tufton, has said that the approach to Jamaica's food security programme and creation of food stability for the nation, will be holistic. "We intend to...

The police are on the frontline in the fight against crime and the fear of crime as the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), continues to work with citizens in responding to...

Mr. President:I am honoured to make my first contribution to the State of the Nation Debate. Let me take this opportunity to thank the Hon. Prime Minister for the confidence...

Residents of St. Thomas, are being urged to stop the cutting and burning of trees, as this practice is destroying the natural environment in the parish. Forest Officer for St....