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The Government has distributed a sum of $51 million to 10,200 persons in Clarendon who were affected by Hurricane Ivan, which devastated the island in September last year. Delroy Palmer, Parish Manager for the Ministry of Labour and Social Security told JIS News that this was the final payment to persons in the parish. "Starting Monday (July 25), we distributed...

With the July 30 start of the 2005 Denbigh Agricultural and Industrial Show just four days away, Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant has informed that all the booths for the inaugural and much anticipated food court have been sold out. "The booths are all gone, all sold out," Senator Grant told JIS News. He noted that the more...

Tourism interests, including hoteliers, service providers and purchasers from across the region, participated in a two-day tourism linkage seminar, which ended at the Wyndham Rose Hall Resort and Country Club, today (July 27). The seminar, which was organized by Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), under the theme: 'Winning business opportunities - maximizing local links in the tourism chain', was held to...

High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Her Excellency Gail Mathurin continued her official tour of Jamaican communities in the UK when she visited the city of Leeds last weekend. During her visit, the High Commissioner called on the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor William Hyde and Lady Mayoress Patricia Hyde. The High Commissioner had dialogue with Superintendent Richard Jackson,...

Resources available for the medium and long-term development of the agriculture sector might have to be reallocated to enable farmers to recover from the blow dealt to the industry by the passage of Hurricanes Dennis and Emily. Information Minister Senator Burchell Whiteman, speaking to journalists at yesterday's (June 25) post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, said that Agriculture Minister,...

The St. Ann Branches of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) are making preparations for the parish's participation in the annual Denbigh Agricultural and Industrial Show, to be held in May Pen, Clarendon from July 30 to August 1. "St. Ann has been the defending champion at Denbigh for the last two years and...

The Denbigh Agricultural and Industrial Show has traditionally been a platform for Jamaican farmers to showcase their produce, livestock, and value added products. It has also provided excellent opportunities for them to network, exchange ideas, collaborate with other stakeholders in the industry and air concerns plaguing the sector. Of major concern to farmers, is praedial larceny, an issue that will...

A special effort is being made by the Portland 4-H Clubs to ensure that young people from the parish give a good account of themselves at the annual Denbigh Agricultural and Industrial Show to be held from Saturday, July 30 to Monday, August 1 in Clarendon. The preparation of the young people is being carried out at a workshop being...

Whendy Johnson, an 18-year old pharmacology student, is the new Miss Clarendon Police Youth Club. Miss Johnson, who represented the Longville Park Police Youth Club, won the title from a field of 13 contestants, at the coronation show held on Friday (July 22) at the St. Gabriel's Anglican Church Hall in May Pen. With the victory, she has the honour...

Minister of Transport and Works, Robert Pickersgill said today that the Government was pleased with the Judicial Review Court's ruling, which has upheld the designation of the Portmore causeway as a toll road, as well as the designation of the Mandela Highway as an alternative route. However, he noted that the government respected the right of the plaintiffs to pursue...

Information Minister, Senator Burchell Whiteman has said the government intends to hold to its targets for this fiscal year and would not be seeking new money to fund the additional expenses incurred by the passing of Hurricanes Dennis and Emily. Speaking at Monday's (July 25) post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Senator Whiteman said that based on a report...

Chief Personnel Officer in the Office of the Services Commissions, Charles A. Jones has announced the appointment of Maria Jones as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture with effect from May 9, 2005. Mrs. Jones, who has many years experience in both private and public sector management, was formerly Chief Executive Officer of the Management Institute...