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A Chinese company will arrive in Jamaica, at the earliest possible time, to evaluate the island's defunct railway system and determine if they can revitalize it. Minister of Transport and Works Robert Pickersgill on Wednesday (February 2), signed a Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the Jamaican government with the Chinese company at the China-Caribbean Economic & Trade Cooperation Forum...

Chief Executive Officer of the Office of National Reconstruction (ONR), Danville Walker has said there was a possibility that the lifetime of the office would have to be extended to allow it to conclude the purpose it was established for. He was speaking at a press conference at the ONR offices on Oxford Road in Kingston recently to give an...

The Jamaica Fishermen Cooperatives, yesterday (February 4), received $5.5 million from the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) as part of the rehabilitation efforts of the agricultural sector, which suffered major damage due to the passage of Hurricane Ivan last September. The sum, procured from the Council for Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) and the United Way of Jamaica Restoration Fund, will be...

His Excellency Zeng Qinghong, Vice President of the People's Republic of China, has said that his government was open to discussions towards the establishment of a centre for Caribbean language, culture, science and technology in China. The Chinese Vice President was responding to a proposal made by the Vice Chancellor of the University of West Indies (UWI), Professor E. Nigel...

The Bob Marley Museum will be open on Sunday, February 6 to showcase the talent and work of international Reggae icon, Robert Nesta Marley O.D. in honour of the 60th birthday of the legendary superstar. This is the first time the museum will be opening its doors on a Sunday. Managing Director of the Bob Marley Foundation, Stephanie Marley, and...

Cuba's Vice President, Dr. Carlos Lage Davila, who is in the island for the inaugural China-Caribbean Trade Forum and Fair, visited the Jose Marti Technical High School on Thursday (Feb. 3), where he was given a red carpet welcome by school officials. On arriving at the St. Catherine school, Dr. Lage Davila, who was accompanied by Education, Youth and Culture...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), as part of efforts to stem the spiraling murder rate, will be allocating additional personnel and resources to the St. Catherine North, St. Catherine South, St. Andrew South and St. James police divisions. Newly appointed Commissioner of Police Lucius Thomas, told reporters at a press conference held at the Police Officers Club today (Feb. 4),...

With just four months since its establishment, the government is reporting that Operation Kingfish has made significant strides towards its goal of cracking down on illegal drug trafficking and its associate criminal activities. Minister of National Security, Dr. Peter Phillips, addressing a press conference at his Oxford Road office on February 2, said that the anti-crime initiative, launched last October,...

Commissioner of Police Lucius Thomas has unveiled several measures aimed at improving the level of professionalism within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). According to Commissioner Thomas, the objective was to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and conduct of members of the force to enable better relations with the public lessening the incidents of conflict between the two groups. Commissioner Thomas, speaking...

Health officials will be targeting women during Safer Sex Week 2005, which will be observed from February 7-14 under the theme, 'Woman: Smart, Sexy and Safe'. The focus is part of a continued effort by the Ministry of Health to further empower women to practise safe sex and responsible habits given the fact that, the rate of HIV/AIDS has been...

The Trelawny Returning Residents Association (TRRA) has forged a partnership with United Way of Jamaica to improve the quality of life for needy persons in that parish. President of TRRA, Estella Grant said that the Association's successes have been quite encouraging. Highlighting a number of accomplishments, she said the Association had contributed greatly to projects such as the Kitchen of...

Approximately 100 entrepreneurs and small business operators from the parish of Hanover participated in a two-day business clinic organized by the Hanover Chamber of Commerce and the Jamaica Business Development Centre (JBDC). The event, held on Wednesday (February 2) at the Lucea Anglican Church Hall, was part of a promotional programme run by the JBDC, aimed at stimulating and motivating...