Civic leaders in Central Jamaica have challenged persons to be steadfast and remain focussed on overcoming challenges that might come their way, and to assist with the development of the...

The importance of agriculture to the future of the country cannot be underestimated and the late Ivan Tomlinson was one of the stalwarts who played an important role in keeping...

In his New Year's Message, Prime Minister Bruce Golding projects that the economy is expected to return to a path of modest growth by the middle of the year and...

The legacy of the late Keats Hall to forest and watershed conservation and management in Jamaica is immeasurable. Our national record of maintaining valuable woodlands useful for construction, craft, agriculture,...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is pursuing discussions with the Department of Local Government regarding a possible increase in fees charged for services it currently delivers. Assistant Commissioner of the...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) will observe Earthquake Awareness Week from January 9-15, 2010, under the theme: 'Learn, Plan, Prepare...the next big quake could be near!'...

Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Hon Robert Montague, has commended Mayors and Councillors for their commitment to the implementation...

Prime Minister the Hon. Bruce Golding says that the Government will arrange the appropriate recognition for Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) bus operator, Ms. Annette Howard, for keeping a cool...

Executive Director of the Broadcasting Commission, Cordel Green, has said that if Jamaica is to participate, fully, in the new information economy, it will need to develop a media literate...

TIME Magazine today named ace Jamaican sprinter and world record holder for the 100 and 200 metres, Usain Bolt, among the four runners-up for its prestigious "Person of the Year"...

Days after the disappearance of Jamaica Information Service (JIS) printer/pressman, Michael Roberts, members of the JIS remain vigilant in their plea for his safe return. Mr. Roberts has been reported...