Building a Better Jamaica

KINGSTON (JIS)
Friday, September 03, 2010

Members of Parliament for St. Thomas, Hon. James Robertson (West) and Dr. Fenton Ferguson (East), have welcomed implementation of the Government's multi-billion dollar Jamaica Development Infrastructure Programme (JDIP), in the parish.

KINGSTON, JIS
Friday, September 03, 2010

The Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Honourable Olivia Grange, MP has said that Jamaica will be rooting for Dustin Brown in his game against the British number one, Andy Murray, at the U.S. Open Tennis Championship in New York on Friday (September 3).

"Dustin has proven that he has the Jamaican spirit. We see it in his commitment and determination; and we all want to see him succeed," said Minister Grange.

BY ERICA VIRTUE Observer writer virtuee@jamaicaobserver.com
Friday, September 03, 2010

GENERATION 2000 (G2K), the young professional affiliate of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), yesterday deflected questions about the party's role in the Manatt, Phelps & Phillips affair, and instead called on the Opposition People's National Party (PNP) to answer questions about a deal over which the Office of Contractor General (OCG) has raised eyebrows.

Minister and MP discuss Road Works
MONTEGO BAY (JIS)
Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Courtesy of Jamaica Information Service

The heavy showers that occurred in Western Jamaica yesterday (August 29), has resulted in one death, the injury of three persons, and 17 motor vehicles being damaged in the Long Hill area of St. James.

LONDON (JIS)
Monday, August 30, 2010

Courtesy of Jamaica Information Service

Jamaica's National Rugby League team will end a two-week tour of England, during which they scored their first international win against professionals, on Monday.

WASHINGTON (JIS)
Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks has called on Jamaicans in the Diaspora to use their talents and resources to help in the development of the country.

"We cannot allow the challenges to our society to stea1 our will; rather we must seek out the opportunities afforded by global communities and show to the world that we believe in Jamaica," she said.

MONTEGO BAY (JIS)
Monday, August 30, 2010

Courtesy of Jamaica Information Service

Prime Minister of Jamaica, Hon. Bruce Golding, joined representatives of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) in welcoming Miss Universe 2010 first runner-up, Yendi Phillips, at the Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, as she returned home on Friday (August 27).

BY HG HELPS Editor-at-Large helpsh@jamaicaobserver.com
Sunday, August 29, 2010

AS difficult as it may seem to those around her, Ann-Merita Golding is trying to maintain a normal life as the daughter of Jamaica's Prime Minister Bruce Golding, and continues to do what she can to keep that posture intact.

The 26-year-old Ann-Merita is enrolled as a student at Nova Southeastern University where she is pursuing her doctorate in Audiology, a branch of science that studies hearing and balance-related disorders.

Published: Monday | August 30, 2010
Jamaica Gleaner

Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) supporters yesterday voiced loud and clear support for their embattled leader, Prime Minister Bruce Golding, who is facing calls for his resignation over his handling of the Manatt, Phelps & Phillips affair.

"You nah resign. You nah leave," declared several JLP supporters from across the Corporate Area as Golding addressed a meeting of the party's Area Council One in Papine, St Andrew.

LONDON (JIS)
Friday, August 27, 2010

Courtesy of Jamaica Information Service

Two United Kingdom (UK) based veteran reggae artistes have been honoured for their years in the music industry and their work in promoting reggae music in the UK.

Singers , Owen Gray and Alexander 'Dimples' Hinds, received special awards from the British Reggae Artiste Recognition Association at its annual Artiste to Artiste Brawta Awards Ceremony, held recently in North London.