Community development takes centre stage
A RENEWED emphasis is being placed on community development and empowerment, according to Robert Bryan, executive director of the Social Development Commission (SDC).
Newcastle moments
HAVING BEEN encouraged to continue contributing pieces after my last article, 'Military Memories', the thought of having this article titled 'Military Memories 2'...
Devon House to be restored by May
RESTORATION WORK on Devon House, a section of which was gutted almost a year ago, is expected to be completed by May. The work was undertaken after a new management team was installed in May 2002.
Computers for civil registry
A TEAM of technical experts familiar with court procedures in the Caribbean is in the island to help with the computerisation of the civil registry in the Supreme Court.
International university confab on at UWI, UTech
SENIOR UNIVERSITY administrators from different parts of the world are meeting in Jamaica this week under the auspices of the 14th International Meeting of University Administrators (IMUA).
Quick reference guide - non-immigrant visas
APPLICANTS FOR non-immigrant visas ('visitor visas') should go to any branch of the Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited to buy an application fee receipt, which costs the Jamaican dollar equivalent of US$100...
NWU dissociates itself from VP's statement
NATIONAL WORKERS Union (NWU) Island Supervisor Vincent Morrison said yesterday that the union would dissociate itself from the remarks of one of its vice-president which was reported in Monday's Gleaner.
PSOJ, security forces to hold 'phone-in' session
THE PRIVATE Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), in collaboration with the security forces, will hold its fifth 'phone-in' session on Thursday, January 9, between 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Old birth certificates still valid RGD
THE OLD birth certificate forms are still valid, but according to various public complaints and the Registrar General's Department (RGD), fewer and fewer places seem inclined to accept them.
Literacy conference on from Jan 7-9
A THREE-DAY literacy conference which opened yesterday is being held at the Golden Seas in Oracabessa, St. Mary by the Moneague College in St. Ann, in association with the Jamaica All-age Schools Project (JAASP).
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