Veronica and Maurice JAAA Sports man/woman of 2007
January 26, 2008
Olympic and World Championships gold medallist Veronica Campbell-Brown and World Championship silver medal winner, decathlete Maurice Smith are the 2007 Jamaica Amateur Read more
Japan contributes to the building peanut processing plant
January 26, 2008
The Japanese government on Thursday donated US$99,000 (approximately J$7million) to the Jamaica 4-H Club for the development of a peanut-processing plant at Read more
New Transportation Centre Opens in Half Way Tree
January 13, 2008
Government’s plan to improve the transportation system in the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR) and reduce traffic congestion, received a boost on Saturday (Jan. 12) with the opening of the Half Way Tree Transport Centre by Prime Minister Hon. Bruce Golding. Read more
Rescuing Jamaica in 2008
January 6, 2008
Prime Minister Bruce Golding has wisely signaled his intention to resuscitate P.J. Patterson’s values and attitudes campaign, this time giving a particular focus on family life. If he succeeds where the Patterson administration failed Read more
Jamaica and South Africa explore cultural exchange programme
January 6, 2008
An effort is being made to establish a cultural exchange programme between the governments of Jamaica and South Africa, according to Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, the minister with portfolio responsibility for entertainment. Read more
Jamaica National Symbols Information
January 1, 2008
Jamaican National Flag
The Jamaica National Flag was first raised on Independence Day, August 6, 1962. It signifies the birth of our nation. The Flag brings to mind memories of past achievements and gives inspiration towards further success. It is flown on many triumphant occasions, showing the pride that Jamaicans have in their country and in the flag itself. Read more
