FAO stresses link between water and food security
TO HIGHLIGHT the importance of water and its relationship to food production, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has chosen as its theme this year, 'Water - Source of Food Security.'
Enviro confab targets inner-city youth
MORE THAN 2OO persons from Whitfield Town, Myrrhvilla, Rome and Trench Town in St. Andrew spent the day on Saturday learning the basic principles of environmental stewardship and uniting to draw up action plans for addressing problems...
Flt. Lt. John Ebanks lauded for service to World War veterans
WHEN THE National Honours were handed out on National Heroes Day, Flight Lieutenant John Ebanks was one of the recipients of the Order of Distinction (OD) Officer Class for his contribution to the welfare of Jamaica's ex-servicemen.
Hearing impairment high among J'can children - report
THE PREVALENCE of mild hearing impairment is high among Jamaican children, according to results from a recent survey conducted by the Child Health Unit of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Mona.
Carter observes another side of Jamaica
ON TUESDAY, October 15, BirdLife Jamaica hosted former United States President and 2002 Nobel Peace Prize recipient Jimmy Carter on an early morning birdwatching expedition into the Blue Mountains.
Mullings expresses regret, sorrow over sniper deaths
JAMAICA'S AMBASSADOR to the United States, Seymour Mullings, has conveyed the country's "deep regret and sorrow at the deaths of several innocent individuals who needlessly perished" during the recent spate of sniper attacks in the Washington, DC area.
Stronger Parliament - Will it work?
ON MONDAY, August 5, 2002, two months, one week and four days before the October 16 general election, which was won by the People's National Party (PNP), I openly wished for a Parliament that was much closer in seat allocation.
Meet newcomer St. Aubyn Bartlett
THERE WILL be several new faces in Parliament when sittings resume following the October 16 general election which was won by the People's National Party (PNP). Among them is St. Aubyn Bartlett, a medical practitioner...
US increases visitor visa fee to US$100
THE UNITED States Embassy in Kingston has announced an increase in the non-immigrant (visitor) visa application fee. Effective Friday, November 1, 2002, the new cost will be US$100.
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