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5th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference: Speech by A.J. Nicholson, minister of Foreign Affairs

I am convinced that when the history of our times is written, this conference will represent a turning point in our approach to development, where the value of partnership and unity will be recognised

St Vincent airport construction costs increases significantly

The CEO of the International Airport Development Company, Dr. Rudy Mathias, says the cost of constructing the Argyle international airport has increased by nearly EC $200 million

St Kitts ruling party calls for resignations, by-elections

The ruling St Kitts Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) has called for the resignations of two former members from Parliament saying they have breached the contracts

Roads and Community Facilities in South East St. Elizabeth repaired under JEEP

Several roadways and community infrastructure in South East St. Elizabeth have been rehabilitated under the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP).

New Fish Market Opens in Lucea

Residents are welcoming the official opening of a fish market in Lucea, Hanover, which was refurbished at a cost of approximately $1 million.

School to Be Renamed In Honour of Bob Marley

The Stepney Primary and Junior High School, in St. Ann, will be renamed in honour of the late reggae legend, Bob Marley.

$280 Million Housing Project to Benefit 153 Sugar Workers

Some 153 residents of sugar barracks are to benefit from the construction of 125 housing solutions in three communities in two parishes at a cost of more than $280 million.

Focus on Vision 2030 Jamaica at Diaspora Conference

A key focus of discussions and deliberations during this year's fifth staging of the Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, from June 16 to 19, in Montego Bay, St. James

Diaspora central to Jamaica's progress: PM

Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller says that engagement of the Government with Jamaicans overseas is central to the country�s advancement

Bermuda counts cost of overweight population

Health Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin says 70 per cent of Bermuda's adult population are overweight or obese and the island is counting the cost

Views on the News By Sharon Gordon

President Obama and his administration have come out boldly in defence of revelations that the National Security Agency has been collecting phone records

Major drug haul in Port of Spain

Customs officials here have made another massive drug haul when they found over 300 kilogrammes of high-grade Jamaican compressed marijuana in a 40-foot container at the port of Port of Spain