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The Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, D.C., is in the final stages of preparation for its slate of activities to commemorate the country's 43rd independence anniversary. The events, which have been dubbed: 'A Capital Celebration of Jamaica's 43rd', will be staged over a two-day period and will have major entertainment as well as religious and cultural components, all designed to...

All across Canada, Jamaicans are taking part in activities to celebrate the 43rd anniversary of the country's independence. Jamaican organizations in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Winnipeg and Vancouver have planned independence events, which include flag-raising ceremonies, banquets, fun days and church services. In Toronto, the Canadian city, which is home to the largest number of Jamaican nationals, 'Jamaica Day' was observed...

On Emancipation Day, August 1, the lawns of the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Hope Road will be transformed back to a time, when fairs and not clubs, ruled the social scene. Indeed, many Jamaicans, who desire to recapture these days of old, turn out in droves to attend the annual Augus' Fair/Jamaica Nite, a family fixture on the annual...

The Correctional Services Department has received five new computers and software to boost its automated pharmaceutical inventory unit, and to assist with documentation and record-keeping on the health of inmates. The software also has the capability of linking five of the department's healthcare facilities to the Medical Unit's Central Registry, to enhance the management of the pharmaceutical storage and dispensation...

Prime Minister P.J. Patterson, has said that the government would be examining the implications of the recent ruling by the World Trade Organization (WTO), which has deemed illegal, the new banana regime being proposed by the European Union (EU). "We are now actively examining what are the implications of that ruling and have already initiated a process of diplomatic action...

The Ministry of Justice and the Disputes Resolution Foundation (DRF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to further cement the symbiotic relationship between the two entities. At the signing ceremony held on July 28 at the Ministry's New Kingston offices, signatories Carol Palmer, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry and Chairman of the Board of the Disputes Resolution Foundation, Novar...

The curtains closed on the 53rd annual Denbigh Agricultural and Industrial Show on Monday (August 1), with the organizers in high spirits based on the unprecedented number of patrons in attendance. Way into the night, when the final performance ended on stage, hundreds of patrons were still milling around the venue while the vendors were out in numbers displaying their...

More than 55,000 contributors have received refunds with interest from the National Housing Trust (NHT) over the past six months, under its contribution refunds drive. Under this thrust, contributors can receive payment under the entity's Regular and Special Refund Programmes. Contribution Refunds Manager at the NHT's Corporate Area office, Karen Isaacs told JIS News that under the Regular Refund Programme,...

Minister of Development Dr. The Hon. Paul Robertson has said that the management and economic performance of the country, has led to the growing confidence of institutional investors in the growth prospects of the economy, resulting in, among many other positives, the country being granted approved destination status by the Chinese government. "In the next couple of years, we could...

Scores of residents from Manchester, Clarendon, and St. Elizabeth came out to get information at the launch of Jamaica National Small Business Loans Limited's latest loan account 'BizStart', which allows individuals to access loans of up to $70,000. The event was held on Thursday (July 28) at the Mandeville Hotel in Mandeville. 'BizStart', which is a micro business start-up loan...

Cornel Henry, a parishioner of Highgate, St.Mary who copped the National Champion Farmer title has already made his mark in the agricultural sector. At the age of 23, he is the proud owner of 'Fresh Pick' natural juice company established last year, and is preparing to make it big on the international market. Mr. Henry, who began his operation with...

If people were to religiously follow the old adage 'Cleanliness is next to Godliness' then the ongoing problem of garbage being dumped into drains might not have existed. The dumping of garbage into drains and gullies has become a very serious problem resulting in a number of hazards including making certain areas prone to increased levels of flooding. In response...