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Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Lenworth Fulton, has emphasised that the recently launched National School Garden Programme, would contribute to food security in the country. "In addition, it would provide a laboratory setting for primary and all-age schools, from where you can teach. So, it can be linked with academics.in other words, the curriculum can refer to a...

Government is to assist with the funeral arrangements for musical icon and pioneer, Alton Ellis, Information, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister, Olivia Grange, has announced. Mr. Ellis, a revered exponent of the Rock Steady and Reggae genre of Jamaica's music, succumbed to cancer in London, England, on October 10 at age 70. Speaking at Wednesday's (Oct. 15) post-Cabinet media briefing...

Senior Programmes Director at the HEART Trust/NTA, Grace McLean, has said that the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC), is timely in light of the uncertainties in the global economy, and most importantly, due to the upcoming productivity conference. "The HEART Trust/NTA sees improved productivity as one of the key drivers to...

Cabinet has approved the addition of two new persons to the Board of Directors of the Jamaica Anti-doping Commission, to increase the membership to 15. Speaking at Wednesday's (Oct. 15) post-Cabinet briefing at Jamaica House, Information, Culture, Youth, and Sports Minister, Olivia Grange, advised that Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) Vice President, Paul Campbell, and North American, Central American, and Caribbean...

Cabinet is to receive a report on the understanding reached between the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, and the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA), regarding salary settlements for the island's public sector teachers, at its next meeting on Tuesday (Oct. 21). The understanding, according to Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Senator Dwight...

Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Christopher Tufton, has emphasised the need for greater collaboration between the fisheries officers, the marine police, and the Coast Guard, in enforcing the laws governing the fisheries sector. "Our approach to enforcement is that we are going to have to depend on strengthening the authorities that are responsible for enforcement..there has to be a greater sense...

A Terrence Golding memorial trophy will be donated by the St. Catherine Football Association in memory of 17 year-old Terrence Golding, a member of Eltham High School's Manning Cup football team. Golding died suddenly after becoming ill during one of the team's training sessions. Students paid tribute to Terrence in music, song, and dance at a special function held yesterday...

The National Schools' Poster and Essay Competitions were officially launched today (Oct. 17) in an effort to provide young people with channels through which to voice their opinions on measures, which may be implemented to curtail crime and violence in the country. The competitions, organised by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in association with the National Transformation Programme (NTP) also...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding has challenged lawyers in the Commonwealth, to continue to give priority to tackling the deficit and imbalances within the justice system in their respective countries. He also urged them to consider addressing the dilemma of the defence of human rights, in relation to the new and emerging threats to human rights in their countries. Pointing out...

Jamaica National Building Society's (JNBS) Regional Manager for St. Catherine for the Christine Long, has called on Jamaicans to use the foundation set by their forefathers to further develop and sustain the legacy of freedom, which is enshrined in the recognition and celebration of our heroes. Delivering the main address at a floral tribute to ancestors at the Phillipo Baptist...

Olympian, Sheri-Ann Brooks, has lauded her alma mater, Manchester High, for its role in building good characters by instilling discipline in its students and fostering dedication. "Students education is the key to success. Remember our school motto: 'Let your light so shine', and wherever we go in the world, we let our light shine," she said, urging the students to...

The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) has expanded its community clinic and services outreach programme to include clinics in Westmoreland and St. Ann. Director of Information and Research at the NCDA, Ellen Campbell-Grizzle, told JIS News that the move will help the organization to bring drug rehabilitation programmes closer to the community, and represents a strengthening of its efforts...