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Hundreds of students and citizens from across the parish of Hanover gathered in the small district of Blenheim recently to participate in a civic ceremony, which was held to commemorate the 121st anniversary of the birth of late National Hero, Right Excellent, Sir Alexander Bustamante. Several items of music, poetry, dance and drama were performed by students in fitting tribute...

Over 100 hairdressers and barbers in St. Thomas will attend a one-day seminar, to familiarize them with the new licensing guidelines following the implementation of the Public Health (Hairdressers, Beauty Therapists, Cosmetologists and Beauty Salons) and (Barbers and Barbers shops) Regulations 2004. The seminar, organized by the St. Thomas Health Department in collaboration with the parish council, will be held...

The Government is to procure an automated palm and fingerprint identification system in its bid to enhance the capabilities of the island's law enforcement officers in locating criminals. Minister of Information, Senator Burchell Whiteman made the disclosure yesterday (February 28), at a post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House."This is in pursuance of the effort to strengthen the capacity of...

Minister of National Security, Dr. Peter Phillips, has called for more corporate support for the government's policing strategy, stating that the crime fighting effort required significant investment."The truth is that security is a costly venture and requires in a real way, significant levels of investments if we are to as a society, keep pace with the threats that we face...

Dr. Patricia Holness, Chief Executive Officer of the Registrar General's Department (RGD) has said that the breakdown in relationships was directly related to the level of crime and violence, which was affecting the nation, communities and homes. "At the centre of all the harm being carried out in the society is the break-down in relationships. Mothers no longer love children,...

Tax Principal of the accounting firm, Deloitte and Touche, Ethlyn Norton Coke has implored self-employed persons and businesses to file tax returns by the stipulated deadline of March 15, as failure to do so would result in the government taking legal action against them. She pointed out that given the government's implementation of the Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN) system, coupled...

Health conscious persons interested in consuming organically produced foods, could soon find it more affordable, once there is an increase in production. One organization behind the expansion of local organic agriculture, is the Jamaica Organic Agriculture Movement (JOAM), which has been instrumental in developing a heightened awareness for local organic produce. Dr. Dwight Robinson, President of JOAM informs JIS News...

The 425 students and 14 teachers at the First Hill All-Age School in Jackson Town, Trelawny are expected to benefit from a multi-purpose netball court under the sponsorship of the Falmouth Kiwanis Club. "The cost will be in the region of some $300,000, but we are committed and ready to undertake this project," outgoing President of the Falmouth Kiwanis Club,...

In light of the high number of cases of food-borne illnesses affecting Jamaican households during the last six months, the Caribbean Food and Nutrition Institute (CFNI) in collaboration with Ministry of Health, has launched a Food Safety Public Education Campaign, to educate the public about proper food hygiene. The Campaign, launched yesterday (Feb. 24) at the University of Technology, will...

A special programme called, 'Our Healthy Lifestyle Bus', which aims to promote healthy lifestyles among young persons, will be launched by the end of March by Children First, a non-profit organization which caters to the needs of children, through the provision of education, trade skills and life skills training. Executive Director of Children First, Claudette Richardson-Pious told JIS News that...

The Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) is getting a facelift in preparation for the visit of Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal on Saturday, February 26. The Princess will officiate at a dedication ceremony and unveil a plaque on the hospital's compound in recognition of its 50th anniversary. Senior Medical Officer at the PMH, Dr. Cecil Batchelor told JIS News that...

Some 27 land titles were officially handed over to residents of the Rhymesbury community in Clarendon by the National Land Agency (NLA) on February 24.The titles handed out were part of 39 titles that have been prepared for lots in the scheme. The ceremony took place at the Gravel Hill community centre in the parish. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister...