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The elderly and the disabled are two of the most vulnerable in any society and often will need special attention, especially during a natural disaster whether it be a hurricane, flood, or an earthquake. Currently there are approximately 290,000 senior citizens living in the island, and Executive Director of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC), Mrs Beverly Hall Taylor,...

Beijing Olympians, Melaine Walker, Kerron Stewart, and Olivia McKoy, were overwhelmed by the warm welcome they received from the staff and students of their alma mater, St. Jago High School in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, during a homecoming reception held in their honour at the institution on October 10, which moved the trio to tears. Walker, the Women's Olympic 400...

Agriculture Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, is calling for increased production by the country's farmers, and a reduction in the quantity of food imported annually. . Addressing a service at the Mandeville Parish Church in Manchester on Sunday (Oct. 12), marking World Food Day, Dr. Tufton said the cost of Jamaica's food imports increased from US$479M in 2002, to US$662M in...

Past and current Olympians have expressed appreciation for the recognition which was bestowed on them by the Portmore Municipality, during a ceremony at the Portmore Plaza on October 9. Former Olympians, George Kerr and Neville Myton, were presented with citations for achievements in previous Games, while current counterparts, Dwight Thomas, Andre Wellington, Richards Phillips, and Sanjay Ayre, were honoured for...

Residents of Portmore, St. Catherine yesterday (Oct. 9), took time out to honour the country's past and present Olympic athletes, at a ceremony held at Burger King in the Portmore Plaza. The athletes who participated in the 2008 Olympic Games held in Beijing, China, helping the country to its biggest medal haul to date, took part in a special motorcade,...

The National School Garden Programme was officially launched today (October 10), under the theme: 'Youth Response to Food Security', during a ceremony at Jamaica College in Kingston. Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, J.C. Hutchinson, pointed out that $108 million has been allocated to the programme, and the Jamaica 4-H Clubs would take charge of it. Assistant Chief...

Heritage Week 2008, will be celebrated from October 12 to 20, under the theme: 'Saluting Our Heritage.Building Our Nation'. Speaking with JIS News, Field Services Director, at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Delroy Gordon, noted that the theme "encapsulates that focus and concept of looking back as we establish the foundation to move forward." "We are going to be...

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), in charge of the Serious and Organised Crime Branch, Les Green, has expressed the need for a Government mortuary to be established in Kingston, as well as in Montego Bay, St. James. Speaking with JIS News, following an 'Off the Record' monthly press rap session hosted by the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ), at its...

Jamaican born Hazelle Rogers, is the first Caribbean American national to represent the English speaking Caribbean, in the Florida House of Representatives, following her victory in the recent Florida elections. Ms. Rogers, prior to her recent success, was one of six Commissioners in the City of Lauderdale Lakes, a suburb of the wider Fort Lauderdale community, a post she has...

Over the last five years, Jamaica has seen a steady increase in the level of Spanish investments flowing into the island. These have, primarily, manifested in hotel developments, mainly along the island's north and west coast resort corridors. Brands such as: Bahia Principe, Iberostar, Palmyra, and Riu, are among those hotels figuring prominently, and are household names, along with Jamaican-owned...

Minister of Education, Andrew Holness, has signed a contract for the construction of the Steer Town High School in St. Ann. The project, which is valued at over $484 million, is expected to commence in two weeks and should be completed in 12 months. The contract was signed on October 9, at the Ministry of Education's Head Office in Kingston....

The Prime Minister's Medals of Appreciation, were on Wednesday (October 8), presented to members of the 2008 Olympic team, including coaches and team officials. The presentation was made at the Western Olympic Gala and Trelawny Homecoming Celebrations, held at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium near Falmouth. The Jamaican team, led by triple Olympic champion and World Record holder Usain Bolt, was...