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As part of activities to mark Fire Safety Awareness Week, which begins on October 26, the Jamaica Fire Brigade will be intensifying its efforts to sensitise those communities that are more prone to incidents of fire, about the need to be alert and to observe safety measures. Statistics have revealed that between 1997 and 2002 there were 146 deaths caused...

Director General in the Ministry of Development, Dennis Morrison, has said that Jamaica was now undergoing a period of reform to adjust and modernise the economy, similar to what Great Britain did some years ago. "In terms of the economic situation, ours is similar to what was experienced in Britain in the late 1970s into the 1980s and the early...

The School Garden Projects are reaping success since their inception five years ago in the island's schools, pulling in over $5 million in revenue over the period. President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) and Chairman of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Senator Norman Grant made the disclosure at Friday's (October 3) sitting of the Senate, while closing the debate on...

The Government's drive to include overseas Jamaicans in the island's development process was taken to London last week, with State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Delano Franklyn, calling on UK-based Jamaicans to be more engaged in the island. Mr. Franklyn, who has responsibility for Jamaicans overseas, noted that there were two kinds of Jamaicans...

A total of 62 projects have been approved for funding through the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, since it began operation in January this year. As at September 30, 2003, $477.17 million was allocated to the five areas, with sports receiving $152.69 million for 10 projects. Early childhood education received $95.43 million; $76.35 million was allocated to...

Some 200 local companies have now officially signed on to the Jamaica Cluster Competitive Project (JCCP), which is poised to take the country into new and profitable frontiers by leveraging its world-famous brands and culture, thereby making local firms more internationally competitive and fostering economic growth. In an interview with JIS News, former Mission Director of the United States Agency...

Primary school children, their teachers and parents will soon reap the rewards of improved efficiency from school Principals as the Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture seeks to enhance the capabilities of school administrations. This is being pursued through the post-graduate Principals' Diploma Training Programme, which is open to all primary school principals. The training programme, which began in May...

Minister of Commerce, Science and Technology, Phillip Paulwell said that the final draft of the Consumer Protection Act, designed to protect the public from unfair trading practices, has been completed and is to be shortly sent to the Legislation Committee of Parliament for review. He said, "with the promulgation of the Act, legislative sanctions will be applied where consumers continue...

Students in the community of Victoria in Northwest Clarendon are the beneficiaries of new basic school, which has been constructed by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). The school, which was built at a cost of some $3.45 million, was officially handed over to the community at a ceremony held in Victoria on October 1. Operations Manager at JSIF, Omar...

Two Jamaicans emerged victorious in the provincial election, which took place in Ontario, Canada on October 2, as their party scored a landslide victory and will now form the next government. Alvin Curling who contested the constituency of Scarborough-Rouge River retained his seat, which he has held since 1985, while Mary Anne Chambers in the constituency of Scarborough East, is...

Forty high schools from across the island are scheduled to participate in this year's Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Debate Competition. This represents a 34 per cent increase, or 11 more than the number of participants in the competition last year. The 2003 competition will have its official launch next Monday, October 6 at the Mount Alvernia High School in...

Minister of Commerce, Science and Technology, Phillip Paulwell, has reminded Jamaican producers about the effects of globalisation and increased competition, urging them to enhance efficiency and put key marketing strategies in place, in order to remain viable in the marketplace. "Jamaican goods and services are going to be under increased competition. It doesn't matter which market you are trying to...