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The implementation of anti-terrorism legislation in countries in the western hemisphere, including Caribbean nations such as Jamaica, will not only bode well to counter any potential terrorist threats in the region, but should also extend itself to the problematic issues of drug trafficking and money laundering. This was the assessment of Executive Secretary of the Organization of the American States...

The theme of this Conference is "Making Local Government Work". My long experience at the helm of Government, in Jamaica, has led me to a full awareness of the growing complexity and diversity of government and governance. Central Government, no matter how decentralized, cannot deliver on the multitude of non-standardized services now being demanded by our citizens or directly help...

The theme of this Conference is "Making Local Government Work". My long experience at the helm of Government, in Jamaica, has led me to a full awareness of the growing complexity and diversity of government and governance. Central Government, no matter how decentralized, cannot deliver on the multitude of non-standardized services now being demanded by our citizens or directly help...

Jamaica and many other countries will celebrate World Book and Copyright Day this Friday, April 23, which the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared to be commemorated annually since 1995. The local celebration, which is being organized by the Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO, will be held under the theme - 'The Book: An Instrument for...

Following the recent conclusion of the islandwide roundtable discussions on the transformation of Jamaica's education system, Minister of Education, Youth and Culture, Maxine Henry-Wilson is set to make a presentation on the findings, which will inform the Prime Minister's Education Task Force. The presentation will be made on Wednesday, April 21 between 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the Jamaica...

The Guidance Counselling Department of the Ocho Rios Primary School in St. Ann, will be hosting its first Girls' Day forum on Wednesday, April 28, under the theme: 'School is Cool'. The objective of the forum is to expose the students to several topics, which will provide valuable information, as well as help to boost their self-esteem and prepare them...

The Bureau of Women's Affairs is lobbying for the implementation of legal recourse for persons who have been subjected to, or who could become victims of sexual harassment, and to this end, the Bureau hopes to submit an Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill to Parliament by July of this year. Faith Webster, Acting Director of Policy and Research at the Bureau of...

Jamaica and many other countries will celebrate World Book and Copyright Day this Friday, April 23, which the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared to be commemorated annually since 1995. The local celebration, which is being organized by the Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO, will be held under the theme - 'The Book: An Instrument for...

Following the recent conclusion of the islandwide roundtable discussions on the transformation of Jamaica's education system, Minister of Education, Youth and Culture, Maxine Henry-Wilson is set to make a presentation on the findings, which will inform the Prime Minister's Education Task Force. The presentation will be made on Wednesday, April 21 between 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the Jamaica...

The Guidance Counselling Department of the Ocho Rios Primary School in St. Ann, will be hosting its first Girls' Day forum on Wednesday, April 28, under the theme: 'School is Cool'. The objective of the forum is to expose the students to several topics, which will provide valuable information, as well as help to boost their self-esteem and prepare them...

The Bureau of Women's Affairs is lobbying for the implementation of legal recourse for persons who have been subjected to, or who could become victims of sexual harassment, and to this end, the Bureau hopes to submit an Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill to Parliament by July of this year. Faith Webster, Acting Director of Policy and Research at the Bureau of...

Government's move to relocate residents from Railway Lane and Barracks Road in St. James to the Providence Heights housing development is on target with 52 residents already receiving keys to their new homes. In fact, 10 of the new homeowners have already moved in, National Housing Trust (NHT) Chairman, Kingsley Thomas announced recently, while addressing the launch of the Rotary...