Jamaica has reached two major milestones in education. For the first time in our history, the country has achieved universal enrollment in the early childhood education sector, meaning that all...

Jamaicans over age 50 are being encouraged to get tested for colon cancer, which is on the increase in western countries, including, developing countries like Jamaica. Statistics from the Cancer...

The Registrar General's Department (RGD) is reminding parents to ensure that they obtain a copy of their children's birth certificate as part of back to school preparations. To assist with...

Corporate Communications Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Charles Buchanan, is encouraging Jamaicans to conserve on water use during the summer months as well as low rainfall periods to...

Jamaicans in South Florida were treated to an exciting evening of fun and entertainment at the annual cultural variety show, Culturama 2007, held last Sunday (Aug. 5) at the Coral...

Hundreds of Jamaicans in South Florida turned out for the annual ecumenical service in celebration of the nation's 45th anniversary of Independence held recently at the First Presbyterian Church in...

I am proud and overjoyed to participate in this milestone event, so fittingly marked by the presence of the distinguished President of Brazil. On behalf of the Government and people...

Minister of Agriculture and Lands, Roger Clarke, has said that the Ministry is in the process of establishing an investment centre that will promote and facilitate the creation of viable...

The second annual community cultural tribute and scholarship fundraiser honouring the life and legacy of the late Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley (Miss Lou) will be held on September 7 at the...

Minister of Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce, Phillip Paulwell, is encouraging inventors to register creations being submitted for the Minister's Innovations in Science and Technology Awards with the Jamaica Intellectual...

Overseas Jamaicans who contributed to the NHT up to 1999, can easily apply for a refund of their contributions through the NHT's website at www.nht.gov.jm. The NHT's refunds-on-line service has...