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Prime Minister P.J. Patterson has reiterated his strong support for current legislation, pending in the United States House of Representatives, that would vindicate National Hero, Marcus Mosiah Garvey, thus clearing the way for an official absolution of the Jamaican patriot by President George W. Bush. Delivering the keynote address at the centenary commemoration of Nobel Prize winner and noted African-American...

Minister of National Security, Dr. Peter Phillips, said today that investigations have begun into the incident that took place in Flankers, St. James, yesterday (October 25), which left 2 persons dead. In an interview with JIS News, the Minister said the demonstrations and blocking of roads have ceased, and members of the Security Forces were maintaining their presence in the...

As a means to combat the corruptible influence of drugs on the nation's young people, the Guidance and Counselling Unit in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture, has produced a number of anti-drug literature for students in primary and secondary schools. This was carried out with assistance from teachers and guidance counsellors. Minister of State in the Ministry, Senator...

As part of the thrust towards community tourism, residents in Portmore in St. Catherine will be hosting the second annual 'Craftfest' this Sunday, October 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Portmore Heart Academy. Propelled by the success of last year's event, the organizers of the event, the Portmore 'Craftfest' Committee, will once again provide a medium for...

St. Thomas Technical High School came out on top in the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Debate on Thursday (Oct. 23) at the Anglican Church Hall in Morant Bay, St Thomas. Top debater went to Head Girl of the school, Appollionia Davidson. The school received a trophy, book vouchers and replicas contributed by the Jamaica Public Service Company, the main...

Minister of Commerce, Science and Technology, Phillip Paulwell has said that Jamaica has done exceptionally well at marketing itself, not just in the obvious sectors such as tourism, but also in other critical areas, through the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). He made these comments during a panel discussion, on the theme, 'The Impact of Technology on Marketing',...

Montego Bay and other north coast towns should see an increase in the number of police deployed in these areas by the end of this year. Minister of National Security, Dr. Peter Phillips announced on Wednesday (Oct. 22) that new graduates from the Police training school would take up duties in these areas. Addressing police personnel and journalists at the...

Twelve outstanding Jamaicans and community organizations were recently honoured by the Birmingham-based Institute of Jamaican Nationals, for service to Jamaican communities in the United Kingdom (UK). Heroes awards were presented to Councillor Des Wilson, former Lord Mayor of Nottingham; Ben Cummingham, Manager for the Project Planning and Training Centre; Eunice McGhie-Belgrave, Social Worker; Councillor Whit Stennett, Mayor of Trafford; Travis...

St. Mary High School emerged winner of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Debate, which was held at the Methodist Church Hall in Port Antonio, recently. The debate, organized by the Port Antonio Regional Office of the JIS, also involved Titchfield High, Port Antonio High, and Marymount High Schools. Debated was the moot: 'Be it resolved that the great significance...

Commerce, Science and Technology Minister, Phillip Paulwell has challenged Cable and Wireless Jamaica to lower its price on broadband services, as there was an urgent need for greater bandwidth to allow more Jamaicans to access Information and Communication Technology (ICT). He stated that Jamaica needed to be a "willing and vibrant" participant in the growing convergence of technology and technological...

Minister of National Security, Dr. Peter Phillips, has said that by early 2004, new border control technology would be put in place at the airports and seaports, to track persons who entered and exited the country, as well as to ward off unwelcome visitors. In addition, he said, the Government was in the process of installing additional x-ray machines at...

The government has stepped up its efforts to counter the threat posed to the country by the international drug trade, by increasing security measures at the ports of entry. Minister of National Security, Dr. Peter Phillips, pointing to the challenges faced by security officials, said that the street value of cocaine that passed through Jamaica's borders, exceeded the value of...