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  • Health Fair in Mandeville October 11

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  • Senate approves Motion in Support of Local Farmers

    The Senate on Friday (October 3), closed the debate on a Motion moved by Government Senator and President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Norman Grant, calling on Jamaicans to support local farmers.At the end of the deliberations, members on b...
  • More Schools Participate in JIS Heritage Debate Competition

    Forty high schools from across the island are scheduled to participate in this year's Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Debate Competition. This represents a 34 per cent increase, or 11 more than the number of participants in the competition las...
  • PM'S SPEECH ON ACHIEVING OUR COLLECTIVE GOALS AMERICAS SOCIETY/COUNCIL OF THE AMERICAS LUNCHEON

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  • Paulwell Urges Local Producers to Increase Efficiency

    Minister of Commerce, Science and Technology, Phillip Paulwell, has reminded Jamaican producers about the effects of globalisation and increased competition, urging them to enhance efficiency and put key marketing strategies in place, in order to remain v...
  • House Approves Airports Economic Regulations

    The Airports (Economic Regulations) (Licence) Regulations, 2003 has been approved by the House of Representatives unopposed, and is to take effect from September 30, 2003. The Regulations provide the framework for the application of airport charges at San...
  • Government Establishing Community Partnerships for Rural Water Expansion

    Minister of Water and Housing, Donald Buchanan has challenged rural communities to actively participate with government, in the construction and development of their own water supply systems as the public sector could not by itself unable to sustain the l...
  • National Minerals Policy Currently being Drafted

    A National Minerals Policy is currently being developed to look at all the country's mineral wealth and the mechanisms to develop these resources. It is expected that with the formulation of the policy there will be a single official document outlining go...
  • Walkerswood Acquires Sorrel Chutney for $100,000

    Walkerswood Caribbean Foods Limited, a pioneer in the export of jerk seasoning from Jamaica, has acquired Sorrel Chutney (original and spicy) and Sorrel Pepper Jelly from the Scientific Research Council (SRC), at a cost of $100,000 and $80,000 respectivel...
  • Highest Incidence of Poisoning among Children Under Five Years - Statistics

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  • St. James 4-H Stages Annual Food Festival on Oct. 20

    The St. James 4-H Parish Advisory Council will stage its third annual 'Nyammins and Jammins' food festival at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay on National Heroes Day, October 20....
  • World Post Week to be Observed from Oct. 5 to 10

    The Postal Corporation of Jamaica will be joining its counterpart organisations worldwide in the celebration of World Post Week from October 5 to 10 under the theme: 'Broaden Your Horizon'....
  • Jamaica's Cultural Diversity on Show During Heritage Week

    The cultural diversity of Jamaicans will be the focus of this year's Heritage Week, which will be celebrated from Sunday, October 12 to Sunday, October 19....
  • PM Proposes US-JA Training Pact for Nurses & Teachers

    Prime Minister P.J. Patterson has proposed a formal partnership between the Governments of Jamaica and the United States for Jamaica to train and export professionals such as teachers and nurses. Mr. Patterson made the proposal while speaking to in Hartfo...
  • PM'S SPEECH ON "CARICOM BEYOND THIRTY: CONNECTING WITH THE DIASPORA" BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

    In order to commemorate its 30th Anniversary, CARICOM decided to undertake a year-long programme of activities throughout our Region. Our central theme in these Distinguished Lectures: "Towards the Further Enhancement of Caribbean Civilisat...
  • Private Operator of Water Supply System Reports 95 Per Cent Collection Rate

    While some utility companies find it difficult to make collections for service offered, Michael White, Hydrology Consultant and entrepreneur who was granted a licence to operate a water supply system in St. Ann, is reporting a 95 per cent collection rate....
  • RADA Working to Protect Domestic Agriculture by Reducing Pest Infestation

    The advent of globalisation and increased trade liberalisation have freed up international borders making it easier for countries to export their goods and services to anywhere in the world....
  • National Tree-Planting Days Oct. 3 and 4

    In celebration of its 65th anniversary, the Forestry Department will be having national tree-planting days on October 3 and 4....
  • Renovated Liberty Hall to be Opened on National Heroes' Day

    Marcus Garvey, Jamaica's first National Hero, has not only left his mark on the pages of the country's history but has also had international influence in his quest for equal rights and justice for Blacks in the Diaspora....
  • Increase Savings to 40 Per Cent of GDP says UWI Prof.

    Director of the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Neville Duncan, is advising that Jamaica's national savings rate be increased from 20 per cent of Gross Domestic Product ...