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The highly anticipated return of Jamaica's national airline to Canada is less than one month away. Recently, officials of Air Jamaica were in Toronto to unveil several tasty dishes and highlight the services that Canadian passengers will be able to enjoy when the airline flies into Toronto's Pearson International Airport on April 5, for the first time in 14 years....

Grace, Kennedy's innovative Jamaican Birthright Internship Programme, aimed at reconnecting overseas-based young Jamaicans with their heritage, is receiving praises from Jamaicans living in Toronto. The programme was launched recently at the Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) in Toronto, Canada, and among those attending were Jamaica's cultural Ambassador, Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley; Jamaica's Consul General to Toronto, Vivia Betton, and President of the...

Executive Director for the Central Information Technology Office (CITO), Michael DuQuesnay has said that the office would be working with a project team to implement measures outlined at the recently concluded data security summit, and noted that several companies have made links with suppliers of security products. "It is important that we do this kind of follow-up, and to a...

Executive Director for the Central Information Technology Office (CITO), Michael DuQuesnay has said that the office would be working with a project team to implement measures outlined at the recently concluded data security summit, and noted that several companies have made links with suppliers of security products. "It is important that we do this kind of follow-up, and to a...

Teachers, 4-H clubbites and government agencies in St. Thomas are expected to participate in the annual Parish Achievement Day celebrations on Wednesday, March 31 at the Paul Bogle Junior High School. The event, which begins at 8:00 a.m., is being organized by the St. Thomas 4-H Advisory Council, in collaboration with the 4-H Leaders Association under the theme: 'Youth Exploring...

Teachers, 4-H clubbites and government agencies in St. Thomas are expected to participate in the annual Parish Achievement Day celebrations on Wednesday, March 31 at the Paul Bogle Junior High School. The event, which begins at 8:00 a.m., is being organized by the St. Thomas 4-H Advisory Council, in collaboration with the 4-H Leaders Association under the theme: 'Youth Exploring...

Youth Crime Watch of Jamaica, a youth-led movement, which intends to rid Jamaican schools and neighbourhoods of crime, drug and violence, was officially launched on March 18 at Christ the Redeemer Centre in Seaview Gardens, Kingston. An affiliate of Youth Crime Watch of America, which was founded in 1979, the local chapter of the programme was established through assistance from...

Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Senator A. J. Nicholson has given a commitment for the tabling of the amended Coroner's Act during the first quarter of the new legislative year. The Senator said the new Act would make provisions for improved efficiency in the disposition of cases, which would strengthen confidence in the administration of justice. Mr. Nicholson was...

The Financial Services Commission (FSC), the agency responsible for overseeing the insurance and securities operations in Jamaica, has reported that most of the complaints coming into that office relate to insurance matters. Speaking at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank' recently, Executive Director of the FSC, Bryan Wynter noted that of those complaints, most had to do with motor...

Youth Crime Watch of Jamaica, a youth-led movement, which intends to rid Jamaican schools and neighbourhoods of crime, drug and violence, was officially launched on March 18 at Christ the Redeemer Centre in Seaview Gardens, Kingston. An affiliate of Youth Crime Watch of America, which was founded in 1979, the local chapter of the programme was established through assistance from...

Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Senator A. J. Nicholson has given a commitment for the tabling of the amended Coroner's Act during the first quarter of the new legislative year. The Senator said the new Act would make provisions for improved efficiency in the disposition of cases, which would strengthen confidence in the administration of justice. Mr. Nicholson was...

The Financial Services Commission (FSC), the agency responsible for overseeing the insurance and securities operations in Jamaica, has reported that most of the complaints coming into that office relate to insurance matters. Speaking at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank' recently, Executive Director of the FSC, Bryan Wynter noted that of those complaints, most had to do with motor...