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Prime Minister Bruce Golding, has noted that although the present crime rate is still too high, the Ministry of National Security has achieved some success for 2008 in preventing an escalation of serious crimes, including murders. In his New Year's message, the Prime Minister said, "Up to the end of May, the murder rate was running at 18% higher than...

In his New Year's Message, Prime Minister Bruce Golding, addressed the economic challenges which face the country while reassuring that the Government is implementing policies to stimulate the economy and protect jobs. His message addressed the impact that the international global downturn and policy initiatives of the USA, the world's largest economy, will have on Jamaica, noting that the crisis...

Shaniqua Chung, daughter of 22-year-old cosmetologist Marsha Clarke, was the first baby delivered in a Jamaican hospital in 2009. Baby Shaniqua was born at 12:02 a.m. at the Port Antonio Hospital in Portland. "I feel very proud," the first time mother told JIS News by phone from her hospital bed today. "The child's daddy came this morning and he is...

The crime fighting capability of the Clarendon Police has been boosted with the installation of a closed circuit television (CCTV) system in the May Pen town centre. Superintendent of Police for Clarendon, Dathan Henry, speaking at the official launch of the system on December 29 at the May Pen Police Station, said that the technology will "greatly enhance the capacity...

Minister of Transport and Works, Mike Henry, has said that the Ministry will be working to improve road infrastructure in Portland, including constructing a new bridge to replace the old Alligator Church Bridge, and rehabilitating access roads to farm. He informed that the National Works Agency is to submit a report regarding the replacement of the Alligator Church Bridge. "I...

Director of the second annual Reggae Film Festival (RFF), Ministry of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports (MICYS) Consultant, Barbara Blake Hannah, has reported that the festival is currently generating a buzz of excitement among local and international film makers. "Gittins of Reggae Films UK and I have been working since the last film festival [February 2008] and actively organisng since...

Jamaica has been voted among the top 10 'Holiday Dream Escapes' by TripAdvisor, the travel guide and research website, in its December holiday travel survey. The more than 1,800 travellers surveyed ranked Jamaica seventh, ahead of Rome, with the Bahamas ninth and Tahiti 10th. Hawaii was voted the number one Holiday Dream Escape. Jamaica's Director of Tourism, John Lynch, said...

Minister of National Security, Senator Col. Trevor MacMillan, has said that the Government is moving swiftly to introduce modern technology, as one of its chief weapons in the fight against crime. Speaking at a function at the May Pen Police Station yesterday (Dec. 30), to launch the introduction of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) monitoring system in the town, Minister MacMillan...

Children of Bethany and surrounding communities in North Manchester, recently received a special Christmas treat from community stalwart, Josephine Clarke. The youngsters, many of whom are students of the Bethany Primary and Junior High School, which is in close proximity to Mrs. Clarke's house, enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon, which saw them being thoroughly fed, before being presented with individual gift...

Arts researchers and practitioners in Jamaican and the wider Caribbean are being invited to submit applications for the Bridget Jones Travel Award, which is offered by the Centre for Caribbean Studies in the United Kingdom. A release from the Centre, which is based at the University of Warwick, said that the deadline for applications is January 9, 2009. The work...

Minister of Water and Housing, Dr. Horace Chang and Chairman of Rose Hall Developments Limited, Michelle Rollins, yesterday (Dec. 30) signed a memorandum of understanding for the development of 130 acres of land valued at US$1 million at Rhyne Park South in St. James. The property, which is owned by Rose Hall Developments, will be handed over to the Government...

Over the next few weeks, the Government will be engaged in intense discussions at Cabinet level, with policy technicians, the private sector, trade unions, and critical stakeholders, as it continues to secure the country's future, in light of the global economic challenges. Prime Minister, Bruce Golding, who made the disclosure during his New Year's message to the nation, informed that...