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All Sections & Categories Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:36:22 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/entertainment/95-entertainment/3216-tads-record-presents-the-ultimate-2013.html <img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/stories/the_ultimate.jpg" border="0" align="left" />Tad's Record brings the heat with this year's hottest dancehall songs, all on one album, with their latest release The Ultimate 2013 – Various Artists, available worldwide on June 25, 2013, with pre-order available now. Featuring the biggest names in dancehall music currently, The Ultimate 2013 sets the soundtrack for the year and is the only album where you will find all of your favorite new dancehall tunes. The physical album boasts 26 sizzling singles, and the digital album contains 36 track... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:03:33 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3215-6-decrease-in-electricity-bills-this-month.html <p>JPS customers will see a six percent (6%) decrease in their electricity bills this month as a result of the lower fuel charge being applied to bills.</p> <p>The Fuel Charge on electricity bills changes each month, depending on the cost of the oil that JPS and other power generating companies buy to produce electricity. This charge makes up about 67% of customers’ electricity bills each month.</p> <p> Latest News Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:54:54 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/entertainment/95-entertainment/3214-daniel-bambaata-marley-to-tour-us.html <img align="left" hspace="12" class="caption" src="images/stories/daniel_bambaata.jpg" border="0" alt="Daniel Bambaata" title="Daniel Bambaata" align="left" />Daniel Bambaata Marley, second generation offspring of reggae Legend Bob Marley and first son of Ziggy Marley is scheduled to perform with his live band at three Reggae festivals across the United States this summer including, Reggae In The Desert in Las Vegas on June 15; Utah Reggae Festival in Salt Lake City on July 13; Reggae On The Rocks at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado on August 24. Inherently influenced by his famous lineage, Daniel Bambaata remains loyal to his iconic Marley heritage... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:48:45 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3213-2013-cb-pan-chicken-championship-fires-up-with-eliminations-in-mandeville.html <img align="left" hspace="12" class="caption" src="images/stories/panchicken.jpg" border="0" alt="Pan Chicken Jamaica" title="Pan Chicken in Mandeville" align="left" />The search is on! Who will be crowned the 2013 CB Pan Chicken Champion?Following 2012’s record-breaking event, which hosted more than 30,000 attendees at its largest staging of the CB Pan Chicken Championship grand finals, Caribbean Broilers is raring to go for the eighth season of this tasty competition. The 2013 CB Pan Chicken Championship fires up on Saturday June 29 with the Central Regional Eliminations at the Manchester High School. Free to the public, the festivities commence at 10 am, ... Latest News Sun, 09 Jun 2013 11:47:00 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3212-drivers-licence-processing-resumes-at-spanish-town-rsc.html <p>Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise that effective Wednesday, June 5, 2013, the processing of new and renewal of Driver’s Licence has resumed at its Spanish Town Revenue Service Centre (RSC).</p> <p>Driver’s Licence processing had been suspended, to protect the sensitive equipment used as well as due to the discomfort being experienced by customers and staff, as a result of the malfunctioning of the central air conditioning system at the location.</p> <p> Latest News Sun, 09 Jun 2013 11:40:18 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/component/content/article/3-newsflash/3211-female-wholesale-operator-caught-stealing-electricity.html As JPS continues its aggressive fight against electricity theft, the energy provider is discovering several business operators, using meter bypasses and other forms of tampering to steal electricity.  Just this Friday June 7, a female operator of a wholesale enterprise on Anderson Road in Kingston, was arrested for the illegal abstraction of electricity.  She is scheduled for a Court appearance on Monday June 17. Last week Tuesday and Thursday (June 4 and 6), another five business operators in... Newsflash Sun, 09 Jun 2013 11:37:58 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3210-taj-revises-trn-requirements.html As a result of the revised TRN requirements, where a certified photograph is submitted along with an application, it must be accompanied by a Declaration for Certifying Official form, completed by the certifying official, such as a Justice of the Peace (JP), Minister of Religion, Attorney-at-law, School Principal, Member of Parliament, Senior Civil Servant, Senior Police Officer or Medical Doctor. The declaration form is available at tax offices and on TAJ’s website www.jamaicatax.gov.jm. In th... Latest News Sun, 02 Jun 2013 11:29:59 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/arts-and-living/62-entertainment/3209-yendi-phillipps-goes-taboo-with-keiran-king-eugene-williams.html Backstory is proud to announce their 2013 production, Taboo. This smart, funny, sexy show features Rodney Campbell, Lisa Williams (Ghett’a Life), Keiran King and two-time beauty queen Yendi Phillipps in her debut stage performance. With a fresh, whip-sharp script by Keiran King (Last Call, Mr &amp; Mrs Blacke), crafted for the stage by veteran director Eugene Williams (Ruined), Taboo is the show you know you shouldn’t see, and won’t forget.... Entertainment Sun, 02 Jun 2013 11:24:14 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3208-carilec-ceo-conference-being-held-in-jamaica.html CARILEC, the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation, opened its CEO Conference with Communications Symposium, last night May 26, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston.  CARILEC is an association of electric utilities, suppliers, manufacturers and other stakeholders operating in the electricity industry in the Caribbean. The local host utility of the Conference is JPS.The Conference is being held under the theme, “Trust Leadership – Strengthening our Commitment Unleashing our Pote... Latest News Wed, 29 May 2013 02:48:35 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3207-childrennever-a-burden-but-always-a-blessing.html First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union (FHCCU) in Association with Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) recently hosted its free Annual Parenting Seminar under the theme “Nation on a Mission…Parents in Action” at the Knutsford Court Hotel.   The seminar addressed the main topic of protecting our children and was free and open to members of the public.... Latest News Wed, 29 May 2013 02:40:28 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/entertainment/95-entertainment/3206-sly-a-robbie-present-danielle-di-the-rebel.html <img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/stories/danielle.jpg" border="0" title="Danielle D.I" align="left" />Reggae/dancehall blockbuster hit makers Sly &amp; Robbie present dancehall female singjay Danielle "DI" in her debut studio effort, The Rebel, in stores June 11, 2013 from Tad's Record, with pre-order available now. Born Danielle Isaacs and raised a stone's throw away from the home of the legendary Bob Marley in Kingston, Jamaica, Danielle is determined to follow in his footsteps as an ambassador for her homeland. The Rebel accomplishes this ambitious goal and catapults this music sensation towar... Sat, 25 May 2013 00:37:39 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3205-optimist-club-donates-iv-pump-to-childrens-ward-at-university-hospital.html The children ward at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has moved one step further to providing better health care with the handing over of an Intravenous (IV) Pump by the Sunset Optimist Club of Liguanea.The IV Pump is a critical instrument used in hospitals to regulate both the rate and amount of medication given to a patient. The children ward, especially the nursery, has faced a longstanding and dire need for IV Pumps.... Latest News Sat, 25 May 2013 00:33:36 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/arts-and-living/64-living/3204-taj-promotes-health-and-wellness-for-customers-and-staff.html Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) hosted its second in a series of Health and Wellness Fairs under the theme “Healthy Mind, Body, Spirit: Taking Care of the Total You” at the Montego Bay Pier 1on Thursday May 16, 2013. This initiative forms part of the Administration’s effort to promote not only the importance of tax, but also fulfilling its corporate responsibility to the communities it serves by sharing  personal health and wellness tips with both its customers and staff.  ... Living Tue, 21 May 2013 01:43:42 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3203-jamaican-woman-charged-in-lottery-scam-investigation.html Officers from Financial Investigation Division of the Ministry of Finance and Planning assisted by officers from the Lottery Task Force within MOCA, on Wednesday 15 May 2013, raided an address in Hanover and conducted a search operation and subsequently arrested a female in connection with an on-going investigation concerning the obtaining of Money by Fraudulent means from an elderly person in Canada.Following on from the earlier press release yesterday, we can confirm that a 28-year old female S... Latest News Fri, 17 May 2013 01:08:30 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/component/content/article/53-press-release/3202-jps-transforming-to-serve-customers-better-.html <img align="left" hspace="12" class="caption" src="images/stories/new direction.jpg" border="0" title="President &amp; CEO, Kelly Tomblin (middle), addresses members of the JPS team, before work begins on the 5 worse feeders in Kingston and St. Andrew. Paying keen attention are: JPS Operations Manager for Kingston and St. Andrew North, Andrew McIntosh (left) and JPS Director for Region East, Omar Sweeney." align="left" />National Energy Provider, JPS has been working to change the level of customer satisfaction for its over 570,000 strong customer base.  The new direction of the Company is a direct result of a recent process of internal examination – in which deficits in customer service were identified. The transformation initiative has seen a company-wide move to take a fresh look at how service is delivered, and how employees engage with the public.  Arising out of this process, the management has been de... Press Release Wed, 15 May 2013 12:04:15 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/component/content/article/26-tech/3201-blackberry-introduces-the-blackberry-q5.html <img align="left" hspace="12" class="caption" src="images/stories/blackberry q5.jpg" border="0" alt="Blackberry Q5" title="Blackberry Q5" align="left" />BlackBerry today introduced the BlackBerry® Q5, a new youthful and fun BlackBerry® 10 smartphone for selected markets. The BlackBerry Q5 smartphone features a QWERTY keyboard with discrete keys in a stunning youthful design that is confident, fun, and bold. Every feature, every part of the BlackBerry Q5 has been built to provide a fast, effortless experience that flows and moves with you to help you explore, create, and share while on the go. “BlackBerry is excited to bring a new BlackBerry ... Technology Wed, 15 May 2013 11:55:13 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3200-idb-seeking-nominations-for-juscelino-kubitschek-award.html <p>Since its establishment in 2009, the IDB is once again inviting nominations for the Juscelino Kubitschek Award of Merit to recognize regional best practices and leading institutions which are seeking to promote economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Kubitschek Award highlights outstanding work and extraordinary commitment towards eliminating poverty and bringing greater economic opportunity  to Latin America and the Caribbean.</p> <p> Latest News Sun, 12 May 2013 11:48:03 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3199-consider-this-jamaica-civil-society-coalition-to-launch-radio-show.html <img align="left" hspace="12" class="caption" src="images/stories/zahra burton.jpg" border="0" alt="Zarah Burton" title="Zahra Burton, host of the Jamaica Civil Society Coalition's new radio show, Consider This, set to begin on May 15 on Nationwide News Network at 11 am. " align="left" />“Don’t just get mad. Get moving!”This is the rallying cry of the Jamaica Civil Society Coalition’s (JCSC) new radio programme, Consider This, the latest strategy in their campaign for good governance.  Consider This, which begins May 15 will provide in-depth analysis to inform public debate on development issues in the Jamaican society. The programme will be a vehicle to both inform and help trigger concrete action in the areas of concern to JCSC members including anti-corruption, transp... Latest News Thu, 02 May 2013 02:06:09 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3198-18-arrests-in-april-for-electricity-theft-in-manchester-.html <img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/stories/jps.jpg" border="0" width="299" height="113" align="left" />At the close of the month of April closes, JPS is reporting 18 arrests for the illegal abstraction of electricity in the parish of Manchester.  The intensified campaign against theft, which has been supported by members of the security forces, has seen several operations across the parish, targeting both residences and business operations. The latest arrests, over the course of last week, involved five persons, (including a woman), who were arrested in the Ward Avenue, Grove Road and Georges Va... Latest News Thu, 02 May 2013 01:59:50 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3197-special-arrangements-for-property-tax-payments-due-april-30.html Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding persons that property tax payment for the financial year 2013-2014 is due on April 30, whether the payment is being made in full or the first instalment. Special arrangements will be made at tax offices across the island on Monday, April 29 and Tuesday, April 30 to accommodate the expected increase in customers.To facilitate the smooth operations, additional staff will be available to ensure that persons are directed to the correct lines and to proces... Latest News Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:45:12 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/entertainment/95-entertainment/3196-omi-celebrates-mothers-worldwide.html <img align="left" hspace="12" class="caption" src="images/stories/omi.jpg" border="0" title="Omi" align="left" />“Conceived in your womb, like a flower I bloom, how you do what you do, you are a super woman!” These are the opening lines to OMI’s newest single ‘My Old Lady’, which he dedicates to his own mother, Rachel Pasley and all mothers’ around the world. OMI was raised by his mother, who became a single parent after losing his father, role model and musical inspiration, to emphysema when he was only nine years old.A lyrical prowess and rising star in his own right, OMI reminisced about his ... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:33:45 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/arts-and-living/64-living/3195-no-boy-like-amanda-to-excite-children-during-reading-week-.html <img align="left" hspace="12" class="caption" src="images/stories/no_boy.jpg" border="0" alt="No Boy Like Amanda helps to spark interest in reading among children" title="(R-L) Jacquile Fearon, Grade 3 student from Mico Practising Primary School shows Basil Naar, CEO, First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union (FHCCU) his favourite part of the book, 'No Boy Like Amanda'. The duo recited an excerpt from No Boy like Amanda at the Official MoU Signing Ceremony between Jamaica Reading Association (JRA) and FHCCU held at the credit union's head office recently. The two organisations have partnered to host JRA &amp; FHC's National Reading Week, April 28-May 4, with No Boy like Amanda being the official book for the week of activities." align="left" />Hundreds of children across Kingston &amp; St. Andrew are in for a fun-filled, humorous adventure as they learn to fish, go crab hunting, swim, make a kite, and eat mangoes with Amanda Simpson and the crew. They will experience many of the joys and tears of an unforgettable summer in the minutes it takes to read excerpts from No Boy like Amanda. The novel, Hope Barnett’s debut masterpiece, has been selected by the Jamaica Reading Association (JRA) and First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union (F... Living Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:41:13 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/entertainment/95-entertainment/3194-tads-record-releases-hit-dancehall-compilation-phantom-vol-3.html <img align="left" hspace="12" class="caption" src="images/stories/phantom.jpg" border="0" alt="Phantom Vol. 3" title="Phantom Vol. 3" align="left" />Jamaican imprint Tad's Record releases the latest installation in their hit dancehall compilation series, Phantom Vol. 3, available worldwide today, April 23, 2013. The album features the biggest names in dancehall music and showcases the hottest tunes straight from the dance halls in Jamaica, to keep the genre alive and fans satisfied year-round.Boasting 31 electrifying singles, Phantom Vol. 3 features hit singles that are already tearing up the airwaves in Jamaica, including I-Octane with "Gal ... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:54:55 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/international-mainmenu-52/3193-dolphin-cove-supports-ocho-rios-craft-vendors.html Dolphin Cove Ltd., Dunn’s River Videos Ltd and the Florida Caribbean Association recently partnered to sponsor President Nadine Brown of the Ocho Rios Craft Market Association and Maudiline Gloria Wright, Public Officer of the Craft Traders Association to attend the Sea Trade Conference in Miami from March 11 – 15.Ms. Michelle Paige, President of FCCA, hosted them at the Grand Gala where they were able to meet with cruise executives at the annual event.... Tourism Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:32:48 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3192-ministry-of-educations-challenges-to-reaching-and-teaching-children-with-special-needs.html The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that about 15-20 per cent of any school-aged cohort will have special needs. But with the local education system not fully equipped to deal with these children the Nathan Ebanks Foundation (NEF) fears that many are at risk of falling through the classroom cracks. Of the more than 4,000 children in Jamaica diagnosed with special needs, about 300 are being served in the Ministry of Education’s seven special education units. While there are other priva... Latest News Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:48:03 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/component/content/article/53-press-release/3191-suspected-case-of-theft-of-electrical-cables-leads-to-water-problems-.html JPS has identified a suspected case of theft of electrical cables, as the underlying cause of voltage problems affecting the NWC pumps at Tredegar Park.  This led to widespread water problems today in Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine.  Personnel from JPS discovered that 1,000 feet of wire were removed in the vicinity of Content District in the Tredegar Park community.... Press Release Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:41:12 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/entertainment/95-entertainment/3190--jamaican-dub-poet-yasus-afari-unleashes-new-single-qwine-pon-paperq.html <img align="left" hspace="12" class="caption" src="images/stories/yassus afari.jpg" border="0" title="Yassus Afari" align="left" />Jamaican reggae artist and dub poet virtuoso Yasus Afari returns with his stimulating new single "Wine Pon Paper," released worldwide today, April 16, 2013, from FOX FUSE. Afari is hailed as one of reggae music's leading lyricists and one of the world's most prolific dub poets, who always delivers with witty, creative and cleverly articulated content. "Wine Pon Paper" stays true to form and is destined to defy and redefine reggae poetry. It serves as the lead single for Afari's upcoming album Pu... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:04:37 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/entertainment/95-entertainment/3189-caribbean-poprock-band-jenaonesixtysix-debuts-new-single.html <img align="left" hspace="12" class="caption" src="images/stories/jennonesixtysix.jpg" border="0" title="Caribbean Pop/Rock Band Jen&amp;OneSixtySix" align="left" />Caribbean pop/rock band Jenn&amp;OneSixtySix makes a splash with their debut single and video, "Secrets." The single from the Barbadian band was officially released on their Secrets EP, by U.S.-based label Cherokee Black Music, on March 25, 2013. The song and video continue to rack up rave reviews from critics and fans alike, as the collective brings their unique pop/rock flavor from the islands to the global audience.  Formed in 2011, Jenn&amp;OneSixtySix comprises of five members - Robyn "Jenn... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:30:02 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3188-electricity-theft-email-hotline-yields-results.html National Power Provider JPS is reporting that its stoptheft@jpsco.com email hotline, has been yielding results.Thanks to information from citizens and intelligence led efforts, operations carried out in collaboration with members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, in the Manchester communities of Christiana, Coleyville and Silent Hill, have yielded results.  These operations have led to the arrest of eight persons over the period April 4-5.  The individuals hail from Bronte Road, Silent Hill, B... Latest News Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:28:44 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3187-cb-contributes-to-feeding-programmes-at-caring-basic.html <img align="left" hspace="12" class="caption" src="images/stories/caring_basic_school.jpg" border="0" title="The CB Chicken mascot, “CB”, happily poses with these two lucky students during a recent visit to Caring Basic School. During his trip, “CB” highlighted his commitment to education by handing out branded exercise books, and donating CB Chicken and Chippenham Eggs to the school’s breakfast and lunch feeding programmes. " align="left" />The student has once again shown up to school late. Despite his tardiness, he sluggishly makes his way across the classroom to his desk. One of his classmates innocently inquires if he’s feeling ok, to which he retorts by screaming “none of your business”.  As the other children eagerly file out of the room for their lunch break, the student remains, staring into space, seemingly disinterested in his surroundings. Unfortunately, the behaviour exhibited by the student is not unique as many ... Latest News Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:49:16 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/fashion-sections-menu-66/25-fashion/3186-mission-catwalk-season-three-premiere-saturday-april-13-.html Season three of Mission Catwalk has attracted some of the best emerging talent the Caribbean region has to offer. The show has expanded to include designers from St. Lucia, St, Vincent, Antigua, Haiti and Bahamas, who will now join the likes of Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana in TV’s hottest design challenge. This year’s rivalry will redefine the term ‘fierce’. The audience is in for an entertaining season as these designers stitch their way to victory.... Fashion Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:36:40 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3185-jn-to-host-debt-exchange-forum-in-florida-usa.html <img align="left" hspace="12" class="caption" src="images/stories/earl jarrett.jpg" border="0" alt="Earl Jarrett" title="Earl Jarrett, General Manager, Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS)" align="left" />The Florida Representative Office of the Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS), in the United States of America (USA), will host a special forum on the recently concluded Government of Jamaica National Debt Exchange (NDX) programme, and its impact on the local financial community, for members of the Society in South Florida.The main presenter will be Earl Jarrett, General Manager of the JNBS, who will speak to, “The NDX and its Impact,” at the Sheraton Suites in Plantation, Florida, on Sat... Latest News Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:46:43 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/sports-mainmenu-33/3184-jamaica-national-supports-primary-and-all-age-cricket-competition-.html <img align="left" hspace="12" class="caption" src="images/stories/5776.jpg" border="0" alt="Maximilian Campbell " title="Maximilian Campbell (left), Executive, Group Human Resource Development at Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS), speaks with young cricketers from the St Andrew Primary School during the during the launch of the JN Primary and All-Age Cricket Competition, held at the Sabina Park Club House in Kingston on April 3, 2013. Over 90% of Jamaica’s National cricketers have emerged through the competition, which is in its 20th year. They include Brenton Parchment and Nikita Miller, among others." align="left" />For the fourth consecutive year, Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) will be the lead sponsor of the JN Primary and All-Age Cricket Competition, renewing its partnership with the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) for the 20th staging of the matches. The competition, which is celebrating two decades of cricket development, was launched at the Clubhouse, Sabina Park in Kingston, on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. More than 350 schools will participate in this year’s matches, for a chance to win t... Sports News Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:51:22 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/component/content/article/53-press-release/3183-appointments-of-pioj-and-statin-heads.html The Ministry of Finance and Planning wishes to announce the appointments of Mr. Colin Bullock as the new Director General, PIanning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ); Miss Carol Coy, the new Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) and Mr. Everton McFarlane who will be assigned to the Ministry of Finance and Planning. Mr. Colin Bullock, currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of the West Indies, Department of Economics, was a former Financial Secretary of the Ministry of Financ... Press Release Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:48:56 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/entertainment/95-entertainment/3182-new-reggae-single-patra-qsweet-reggae-musicq.html   LABEL|MANAGEMENT|BOOKING: LGN Entertainment Steve Lane E-mail: alane@lgnent.com Phone: 321-914-0979 ... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:26:44 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3181-recomposition-of-caymanas-track-enterprise-team.html Arising from the Government of Jamaica's goal to expedite the divestment of Caymanas Track, Dr. the Honourable Peter Phillips, Minister of Finance and Planning, today, announced the recomposition of the Caymanas Track Enterprise Team (CTET).The new CTET chairman will be Mr. Keith Duncan, Group Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Money Market Brokers (JMMB) and Mr. Patrick Ellis has been added to the team. Mr. Duncan replaces Mr. Richard Byles, who was unable to assume the position of chairman when C... Latest News Fri, 05 Apr 2013 01:52:51 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3180-jps-to-officilly-open-e-store-tomorrow.html In a historic step, Energy Company JPS, will officially enter the world of retail marketing, with the launch of its e-store, tomorrow April 4, at an official ceremony at the Ruthven Road Customer Service Office.  The e-Store is JPS’ move to empower its customers in a changing energy market.  The e-Store will offer a range of energy-savings products, including power efficient gadgets, monitors, timers and sensors, which are expected to help reduce the cost of electricity to customers.... Latest News Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:13:58 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3179-taj-introduces-new-motor-vehicle-registration-certificate-.html <p>Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) introduced a new look Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate (MVRC) on Tuesday April 2, 2013, coinciding with the new fiscal year. The introduction of the new MVRC forms part of the tax authority’s overall security enhancement activity, while ensuring the motor vehicle registration process is more efficient.</p> <p> Latest News Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:08:11 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3178-jps-president-kelly-tomblin-expresses-appreciation-to-west-kingston-mp-desmond-mckenzie.html JPS President &amp; CEO, Kelly Tomblin, is expressing her sincere appreciation to West Kingston Member of Parliament, Desmond Mckenzie, for the apology issued on behalf of residents of Tivoli Gardens, over bottle and stone throwing at JPS crews working in the community. Ms. Tomblin says, “we do appreciate the MP’s apology and support.  We are all in this together.”  She further adds, “we are partners, and we value M.P. Mckenzie’s stance and input.  This is the kind of political leade... Latest News Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:51:22 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/component/content/article/26-tech/3177-finalists-announcement-for-the-caribbean-innovation-challenge-2013.html <p>The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Sub-regional Office for Barbados and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the Young Americas Business Trust (YABT) are pleased to announce the 20 Finalists of the First Edition of the Caribbean Innovation Challenge (CIC). <br /><br />At the CIC Finals, the following teams will compete for six awards in three categories: Economic, Social, and Environmental.</p> <p> </p> Technology Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:51:16 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/component/content/article/26-tech/3176-finals-expo-and-awards-ceremony-of-the-caribbean-innovation-challenge-.html The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Sub-regional Office for Barbados and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the Young Americas Business Trust (YABT) are pleased to announce the upcoming Finals, Expo and Award Ceremony of the Caribbean Innovation Challenge (CIC) that will take place on April 25-26, 2013 at the Hilton Hotel Resort in Barbados.The Caribbean Innovation Challenge (CIC) is an international entrepreneur competition and business start-up accelerator for you... Technology Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:34:24 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3175-12-more-arrests-for-electricity-theft.html Energy Company JPS, is reporting 12 more arrests across the island, as it carries out its intensified anti-theft programme.  The arrests took place between February 27 and March 7 in the Corporate Area, St. James and Manchester, as a result of operations in communities in these parishes.  This brings to 56 the number of arrests made across the island for the illegal abstraction of electricity. Included among the St. James arrests, is an operator of a guest house in the community of Adelphi.  ... Latest News Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:32:25 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3174-special-arrangements-in-place-for-tax-day.html Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has made special arrangements at Tax Offices across the island and at its Customer Care Centre to accommodate the usual large number of persons expected to file their Income Tax Returns and make calls on tax day March 15.  To facilitate smooth operations, additional staff will be available to ensure that forms are properly completed and to direct taxpayers to the correct areas for filing their tax returns. Persons filing a “nil” return will be directed to spe... Latest News Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:29:08 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/component/content/article/26-tech/3173-blackberry-previews-secure-work-space-technology-for-third-party-platforms.html BlackBerry today confirmed its commitment to bringing a solution that will separate and secure work and personal data on mobile devices to third party platforms. Secure Work Space for iOS® and Android™ will be managed through BlackBerry® Enterprise Service 10, BlackBerry’s multi-platform enterprise mobility management solution which builds upon more than a decade of enterprise and security expertise and is the most widely deployed mobility solution in enterprises today. An update for BlackB... Technology Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:25:30 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3172-over-four-hundred-young-children-to-benefit-from-safer-early-childhood-institutions.html Four hundred and twenty four (424) early childhood pupils in Clarendon will benefit from a safer environment – this as Energy Company JPS, in partnership with the United Way of Jamaica, recently donated fire safety equipment to ten early childhood institutions operating in the parish.Under the Early Childhood Act, early childhood institutions ought to have adequate protective and fire safety equipment, for the protection of the youngsters in their care.  Many of the roughly 2,600 basic and inf... Latest News Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:11:59 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3171-jamaican-retailers-turned-off-from-energy-saving.html <p>Jamaican shopkeepers are slow to adopt energy efficiency measures, citing cost and lack of financial incentives as the main barriers, according to a new study.<br /><br />The College of Estate Management, a self-funded charity and the leading international provider of supported distance learning for real estate and construction professionals, conducted the research which suggests that there is considerable scope for Jamaican Government-funded support for energy efficiency.</p> <p> Latest News Fri, 08 Mar 2013 23:00:17 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3170-taj-publishes-list-of-delinquent-taxpayers.html Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is moving to intensify compliance action against delinquent taxpayers for various breaches. As part of this strategy TAJ has published the names of over 300 delinquent companies, self-employed persons and partnerships, who were taken before the courts during January and February 2013 for failure to file returns and or for outstanding payments.The breaches published relate to cases for non-filing and arrears for General Consumption Tax, PAYE, Education Tax, Corpora... Latest News Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:52:23 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/component/content/article/24-business/3169-first-heritage-post-merger-report-card.html <img align="left" hspace="12" class="caption" src="images/stories/basil naar.jpg" border="0" alt="Basil Naar" title="Basil Naar" align="left" />In the corporate world, it is said that bigger is often better.  Over the years, mergers have over the years have been associated with one stigma or the other.  Whether it is a strategic decision to stay afloat or just two companies desiring to create dynamic synergies, some will be successful and other times others will not.  Many testify that the key to merging successfully boils down to how well companies are able to plan ahead for impending storms, how good the strategy is and how well a f... Business Sat, 02 Mar 2013 03:03:04 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3168-tax-day-is-two-weeks-away.html Taxpayers have just two weeks to file their Income Tax Returns before the March 15 deadline. Tax Administration Jamaica is therefore reminding all companies, self-employed persons, partners, other bodies and employed persons with additional sources of income to file their Annual Income Tax Return for 2012 and to declare their estimated income for 2013 on or before the March 15 due date.Persons are encouraged to submit their returns before the March 15 due date to avoid the usual last minute rush ... Latest News Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:03:44 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3167-revenue-measures-to-be-implemented-on-march-1-2013.html <p>Consequent to the tabling of the Revenues Measures for Financial Year 2013/2014, the Ministry of Finance and Planning wishes to advise the public that the following measures will be implemented effective March 1, 2013.</p> <p> Latest News Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:00:29 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3166-acceptance-and-extension-of-the-national-debt-exchange-qndxq.html <p>Yesterday, the Government of Jamaica announced that it will accept and settle submissions in excess of 97 percent of bonds eligible for the NDX, which was announced on February 12, 2013.<br /><br />The Government of Jamaica is thankful for the strong participation from across the country and from all segments of the investor community.</p> <p> Latest News Sun, 24 Feb 2013 01:45:29 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3165-electricity-thieves-get-jail-time.html <p>Energy Company JPS is reporting that its intensified campaign against electricity theft with the support of several members of the Constabulary Force, has resulted in the arrest of 38 persons since the start of the year.  Of that number, six (including a woman) have been sentenced to prison time, some, for a number of months.</p> <p> Latest News Sun, 24 Feb 2013 01:41:31 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3164-hon-roger-clarke-approves-of-cbs-pilot-project-to-grow-sorghum-as-substitute-for-corn.html <img align="left" hspace="12" class="caption" src="images/stories/cbfarmvisit.jpg" border="0" alt="A Lesson on Sorghum" title="A Lesson on Sorghum - (L-R) Johnny Haer, Visiting Consultant, explains to Lori-Ann Lyn, Director of CB Group, Hon. Roger Clarke, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries and Karl Hendrickson, Chairman, CB Group, the technical properties and benefits of growing sorghum in Jamaica. The Minister along with teams from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) toured CB's Hill Run, St. Catherine farm recently where the company, as a pilot project, is growing sorghum as a corn substitute to be used in animal feeds." align="left" />Caribbean Broilers (CB) Group of Companies’ plan to grow sorghum as a corn substitute for animal feeds is a much anticipated project by the Ministry of Agriculture. The Company hopes that this initial300-acre investment will prove profitable enough to justify planting the grain on a larger scale – thereby reducing the importation bill for corn, whilst providing jobs and helping farmers save on the price of feeds. A ‘win-win’ situation.Sorghum is the fifth most important cereal crop grown ... Latest News Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:32:49 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/sports-mainmenu-33/3163-lime-to-sponsor-true-blue-6v6-soccer-tournament-march-16th-2013-miramar-florida-.html <img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/stories/true-over-40-lime-facebook.jpg" border="0" align="left" />True Blue Weekend on March 16th, 2013 will feature the 1st Annual True Blue 6v6 Over-40 Soccer Tournament sponsored by LIME. The tournament will be an excellent venue for Jamaican South Florida Alumni Associations to showcase their Over-40 soccer talent.  LIME is the proud sponsor of the inaugural tournament. Participating schools will have the opportunity to win a $400 cash cash prize  donation for their alumni association provided by LIME. The 9th Annual True Blue Weekend will take place Mar... Sports News Sat, 16 Feb 2013 13:09:24 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/entertainment/95-entertainment/3162-its-ok-to-take-your-time-says-bridgez.html Alliance First Lady Bridgett “BridgeZ” Roache has released a video for her hit single “Take Your Time” featuring Big Wayne, which encourages men and women to take their time when entering a new relationship.The singer especially hopes to target young women with the song.... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:54:43 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3161-28-fogging-machines-purchased-as-part-of-the-dengue-outbreak-control-programme-.html The Ministry of Health has so far purchased twenty eight (28) fogging machines at a cost of J$5,264,000. These are from a total of forty eight (48) fogging machines being procured as part of the Dengue Outbreak Control Programme.  The total budget for the forty eight (48) machines is J$9,024,000.00 or J$188,000.00 each.Each Parish Health Department will benefit from the fogging machines and eight (8) machines have already been delivered. An additional twenty is expected in January 2013.... Latest News Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:52:11 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/component/content/article/53-press-release/3160-ksac-to-crack-down-on-street-vending.html Beginning this month, the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) will be taking steps to remove illegal vendors from the streets of downtown Kingston, as part of measures to keep the city clean.According to Senator Angella Brown-Burke, the corporation would usually take action to remove the vendors close to the end of the year. She noted, however, that this has not worked in the past, as vendors continue to defy the rules to take advantage of the heightened Christmas shopping period.... Press Release Mon, 07 Jan 2013 10:47:52 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/entertainment/95-entertainment/3159-mary-j-blige-and-john-legend-for-jamaica-jazz-and-blues-festival-2012.html <img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/stories/maryj.jpg" border="0" alt="Mary J Blige" width="258" height="258" align="left" />Blow away the January blues with a trip to Jamaica for the 17th anniversary of the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, taking place at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium in Montego Bay from the 24 – 26 January 2013. The annual festival is the premier music event in the Caribbean and this year will see nine-time Grammy Award Winning artists Mary J Blige and John Legend headline the event. Michael Bolton, also a Grammy Award winning artist, will be returning to the festival performing hits such as ... Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:46:14 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3158-munro-student-wins-united-nations-schools-essay-competition.html The winner of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) Schools’ Essay Competition is upper sixth form student of Munro College, St. Elizabeth, Raheem Smith.Upper sixth form student of Clarendon College, Kameesha Beecher, copped second place winner, while Shavine Briscoe, a student of Cornwall College, Montego Bay, placed third.At a prize-giving ceremony held on Friday, December 14 at the offices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in New Kingston, Mr. Smith ... Latest News Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:37:34 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/international-mainmenu-52/3157-20122013-winter-tourist-season-begins-pm-welcomes-first-visitors-.html Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller celebrated the commencement of the 2012/2013 Winter Tourist Season at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, with the official welcoming of the first visitors to Jamaica, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew and Chelsea Derby from Fort Lauderdale, USA.They were among approximately 400 visitors on the first of a number of flights that were scheduled to take an estimated 5,000 visitors to Jamaica on the first day of what is expected to be a... Tourism Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:34:40 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/arts-and-living/62-entertainment/3156-dolphin-cove-sponsors-the-hanover-youth-skills-expo-and-art-fair-.html                     Students from the National Centre for Youth Development are in a happy mood as they receive a cheque donation from Dolphin Cove Limited who sponsored The Hanover Youth Skills Expo and Art Fair 2012 held at the Dolphin Cove Negril Park on November 24, 2012.  ... Entertainment Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:40:40 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/component/content/article/53-press-release/3155-jps-connects-first-net-billing-customer.html JPS has taken another historic first step.  The electric utility has connected its first official net billing customer to the grid.  The customer, Mr. Gordon Lawrence of a Corporate Area address, was officially commissioned, after rigorous preparation and testing of the solar system at his home, supplied and installed by Alternative Power Sources.  Any excess energy from the solar system, not used by Mr. Lawrence, will be sold to JPS. Mr. Lawrence was one of 11 JPS customers who received net ... Press Release Sun, 25 Nov 2012 15:26:01 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3154-disability-at-the-top-of-the-agenda.html <img align="left" hspace="12" class="caption" src="images/stories/disability awards1.jpg" border="0" alt="Top Award" title="Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller presents the Top Award: Prime Minister's Award for Disability Reform to Senator Floyd Morris, at the Inaugural Disability Awards and Gala Dinner held recently at Wyndham Kingston Jamaica.This award is conferred by a special committee in recognition of the significant achievements of an individual in influencing the disability reform agenda. This individual would have been involved in, providing advice to government, and/or has influenced government policy, or has worked with government(s) to make significant mainstream changes to services and support for people with disability. " align="left" />Having accepted the legitimate role and the moral obligation to fight for and defend persons with disabilities, the Government in 2007 ratified the United Nations Convention on Persons with Disabilities, becoming the first country to do so. In another prudent step, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller speaking on Monday night, at the Inaugural Disability Friendly Awards and Gala Dinner, said that the Government will be tabling the National Disabilities Bill in Parliament next year.... Latest News Thu, 22 Nov 2012 23:45:47 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/arts-and-living/57-food/3153-pan-chicken-grand-finals.html <img align="left" hspace="12" class="caption" src="images/stories/pan chicken finals1.jpg" border="0" alt="CB Pan Chicken Finals" title="(L-R) Media personality Michael Anthony Cuffe Jnr is in no mood for smiles as he puts on his game face while posing with fellow Celebrity Cookoff competitors, Debby Bissoon, host of TVJ’s Entertainment Prime, and ZJ Bambino. Bissoon would ultimately have the last laugh as she went on to win the contest and secured $200,000 for the Rescue Package Foundation. " style="float: left;" />Downtown Kingston truly came alive on Sunday, November 18 as thousands converged on the beautiful waterfront for the CB Pan Chicken Championship Grand Finals.  The large crowd of approximately 35,000 patrons enjoyed thrilling performances by Charly Black and Tifa, and were wowed by I-Octane’s energetic show. The always lively duo of Ity &amp; Fancy Cat, and the ever engaging Miss Kitty skilfully guided the event’s numerous entertainment offerings including a Celebrity Cookoff contest, which ... Food Thu, 22 Nov 2012 23:38:40 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3152-jps-customers-bills-wont-be-affected-by-hurricane-sandy.html <p>JPS’ Management yesterday (November 21) gave assurances that the utility’s customers will not have to pay for restoration costs associated with Hurricane Sandy.  The assurances were given at a press briefing held at the Company’s Head Office, on Knutsford Boulevard in New Kingston.</p> <p> Latest News Thu, 22 Nov 2012 23:35:50 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/international-mainmenu-52/3151-affordable-holiday-packages-in-jamaica.html It’s never too early to plan your escape from the season’s frigid temperatures. With affordable packages available to Jamaica, starting as low as $81 per night, travelers can trade in the snow for some fun in a warm, diverse and affordable destination. “Jamaica is a year-round vacation destination offering savings on travel that suit every budget,” said John Lynch, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism. “Many of our hotels and resorts provide great value-added packages that will make for an ... Tourism Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:30:59 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/sports-mainmenu-33/3150-reggae-marathon-12-celebrating-excellence.html As the Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K organizers prepare to welcome the hundreds of participants who will once again challenge themselves by competing in the 2012 event on Saturday, December 1 in Negril, they will do so acknowledging Jamaica’s year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary of independence.“This is an important time for the nation and for us,” said race director Alfred Francis. “Our focus this year both for this significant milestone and for the Reggae Marathon even... Sports News Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:11:34 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/component/content/article/87-press-releases/3149-blackberry-10-launch-event-to-be-held-on-january-30th-2013.html <img align="left" hspace="12" class="caption" src="images/stories/blackberry_10.jpg" border="0" title="BlackBerry 10" align="left" />Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) announced today that it will hold its BlackBerry® 10 launch event on January 30th, 2013. The event will happen simultaneously in multiple countries around the world.  This day will mark the official launch of its new platform - BlackBerry 10, as well as the unveiling of the first two BlackBerry 10 smartphones.  Details on the smartphones and their availability will be announced at the event.“In building BlackBerry 10, we set out to create a t... Press Releases Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:28:10 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/component/content/article/3-newsflash/3148-port-maria-tax-office-closed-due-to-flooding.html <p>Tax Administration Jamaica is advising the public that the Port Maria Tax Office will be closed today, November 12, 2012 until further notice, due to flooding experienced over the weekend, caused by heavy rains in the area. <br /><br />Clean-up activities are currently underway.  Additionally, the extent of the situation is being assessed by a team from its Management Services Division and a determination will then be made on when it will reopen.</p> <p> Newsflash Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:24:51 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3147-eastern-tax-offices-reopen-.html <p>Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise its customers that the Annotto Bay and Buff Bay tax offices have re-opened for business today Monday November 5, 2012. The offices are now able to operate fully, following repairs and clean-up activities in the after-math of Hurricane Sandy.</p> <p> Latest News Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:18:28 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3146-power-restored-to-most-corporate-area-communities.html JPS is reporting that power has now been restored to most corporate area communities, which were affected by outages as a result of damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.  Despite the restoration of supply to the main power lines in the communities, however, there are several individual customers who are still without electricity due to damage to their service wires or other localized problems on the power system. JPS is today focusing its restoration efforts in the corporate area on getting service ... Latest News Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:04:21 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3145-st-thomas-residents-urged-to-adopt-risk-prevention-strategies.html <img align="left" hspace="12" class="caption" src="images/stories/dsc_0186.jpg" border="0" title="Ronald Jackson (right), Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) makes a point in discussion with Earl Jarrett (second right) General Manager of Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS), Kelly Tomblin (second left), President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) and Chris Hind (left), General Manager of JN General Insurance Limited (JNGI), following the JN Leading with Action Community Meeting, held at the Anglican Church Hall in Morant Bay, St Thomas on Sunday, October 28. The meeting was organized by JNBS and the subsidiary companies of the JN Group welcomed and more than 100 JN members and St Thomas residents to highlight the JN Group Disaster Recovery Programme, a comprehensive programme of assistance that will seek to assist persons negatively impacted by the Hurricane. " align="left" />Residents of St Thomas and other Eastern parishes, who were severely impacted by Hurricane Sandy, were encouraged to adopt a culture of “Risk Prevention” to decrease the overall negative effects of hurricanes and other natural disasters. This call was made by Ronald Jackson, Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), as he addressed the Leading with Action Community Meeting, organised by the Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) and the subsi... Latest News Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:09:45 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3144-suspension-of-motor-vehicle-transactions-at-some-tax-offices-.html Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public that the Port Morant, Port Antonio and Morant Bay Tax Offices are unable to carry out any Motor Vehicle Transactions due to disruption in our communication lines, caused by Hurricane Sandy. Persons are being advised to visit the Port Maria Tax Office, Kingston or Constant Spring Revenue Service Centres to have their motor vehicle transactions processed, however, manual receipts will be issued for other transaction types.... Latest News Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:31:52 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/international-mainmenu-52/3143-new-tour-operator-giving-visitors-the-ultimate-jamaican-experience.html Jamaica’s tourism product continues to expand as is evidenced by the boom in both new room capacity and the number of attractions available to tourists who visit the island.  With more things to see and places to go, visitors need to be sure that their money is well spent as they aim to have the ultimate Jamaican experience.  Di Jamaican Flava Transfers &amp; Tours, a tour operator based in Montego Bay, Jamaica, was conceptualized and birthed to fill this need.... Tourism Thu, 01 Nov 2012 02:27:39 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3142-jps-volunteers-reach-out-to-hurricane-victims.html The volunteer arm of JPS – Volunteers on Location to Serve (VOLTS) this weekend, offered relief supplies to hurricane victims in the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy.  The JPS VOLTS visited eastern Jamaica, with food supplies, water and tarpaulin to help the affected victims cope with the significant loss and displacement they have experienced.... Latest News Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:53:52 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/arts-and-living/64-living/3141-dominos-and-flow-partner-to-deliver-pizza-and-a-movie-in-a-living-room-near-you.html As consumers continue to seek affordable and economical options for family entertainment, home-based solutions are gaining popularity; particularly those that offer choice and convenience. Flow OnDemand let’s customer watch what they want, when they want from the comfort of their own home. With Flow OnDemand, consumers are able to enjoy a variety of in-home entertainment options and avoid the higher costs that are associated with out of home entertainment events.Jamaican consumers have had acce... Living Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:01:10 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/entertainment/95-entertainment/3140-etana-unleashes-reggae.html <img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/stories/etana_reggae.jpg" border="0" alt="Etana Reggae" title="Etana Reggae" align="left" />Etana, the Jamaican-born, Miami-raised songstress, returns with her brand new digital-only EP Reggae on November 13th with VP Records. The 3-song preview off her upcoming studio album Better Tomorrow will give fans a taste of what is to come in February 2013. The entire set is produced by Shane Brown with Stanley “Rellee” Hayden co-creating the title track. The charismatic singer, songwriter and performer incorporates elements of reggae, soul and pop into her captivating postmodern sound that... Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:55:28 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/arts-and-living/57-food/3139-top-chefs-advance-in-cb-pan-chicken-championship-eliminations-.html <img align="left" hspace="12" class="caption" src="images/stories/top chefs.jpg" border="0" alt="CB Chicken Top Chefs" title="Winners from the CB Pan Chicken Championship Central Regional Eliminations take time to celebrate their success by posing with Kimberley Mullings (L), Brand Manager, CB Chicken, Robert Mason (Back Row, R), Director of Sales, Marketing and Customer Care at the CB Group, and Rachael Browne, Brand Manager for Grace Ketchup (Front Row, 2nd Right) for a photo during the event's awards ceremony. The competitors will now go on to battle for the coveted title of Grand Champion at the Grand Finals, which will be held on Sunday, November 18 in Downtown Kingston." align="left" />On Friday, October 19, Caribbean Broilers hosted its CB Pan Chicken Championship Central Regional Eliminations at the Windalco Kirkvine Sports Club. The exciting contest brought together pan chicken chefs from St. Elizabeth, Manchester and Clarendon to battle for the 6 remaining competitor spots in the Grand Finals, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 18 on the beautiful waterfront in Downtown Kingston. Following meticulous judging by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission's... Food Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:46:22 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/entertainment/95-entertainment/3138-ics-to-honour-bunny-ruggs-at-19th-annual-caribbean-american-heritage-awards.html <img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/stories/bunny_ruggs.jpg" border="0" align="left" />A former Miss Trinidad and Tobago Universe, a jazz pianist, sports hero and a Jamaican musical legend are the selected honorees for the 19th Annual Caribbean American Heritage Awards (CARAH) to be held Friday, Nov. 16 at the Washington Capitol Hilton in DC.Presented by the Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS), nine Caribbean Americans will be presented with CARAH awards. The awards recognize outstanding service, accomplishments and advocacy on behalf of the Caribbean American community and the Ca... Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:39:11 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3137-minister-of-finances-statement-to-parliament-on-the-imf.html It is well known that a negotiating mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) visited Jamaica between September 24 and October 5 this year and, as the Fund indicated then; significant progress was made in those discussions. Mutual understandings were established relating to a growth agenda, structural reforms and a preliminary timetable for implementing structural benchmarks to monitor progress. Still there remain some technical issues to be resolved.I also had the opportunity to have fu... Latest News Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:31:50 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/component/content/article/3-newsflash/3136-jps-hurricane-reminders.html JAMAICA PUBLIC SERVICE HURRICANE REMINDERS BEFORE THE HURRICANE: Trim  trees  that  hang  over the house and other buildings, or that could fall on power lines Clear your yard of items that could be blown away and become missiles during a hurricane. Stock  up  on  battery-powered  flashlights and batteries in case of power outages Turn your refrigerators and freezers to their coldest settings – this will  ensure  that  the  food  lasts  longer  in the event of a power outa... Newsflash Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:15:06 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/opinions-editorials/34-opinions/3135-the-vagina-chronicles-.html Has there really been a sexual revolution? One of the themes that I explore in my new book, Vagina: A New Biography, is that the West’s supposedly sexually liberated societies, in which sexual images and content are available everywhere, have not really been all that liberating for women. Many of the reactions to my book tend to confirm that belief. Many responses were positive: the book is Publishers Weekly’s top science book of the fall. But the tone of some of the criticism – from “m... Opinions/Editorials Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:37:19 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3134-traffic-crisis-for-the-elderly-jaa.html When an elderly resident of St Ann was struck by a motor vehicle as he walked along the Drax Hall main road in September, his death added to the high incidence of elderly Jamaicans dying in crashes on the country’s road network.Elderly pedestrians suffer a disproportionately higher risk of being killed in traffic accidents, according to information from the Road Safety Unit (RSU) of the Ministry of Transport and Works. The RSU reported that 44 elderly persons over age 60 years, died as a result... Latest News Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:29:57 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/sports-mainmenu-33/3133-black-strikers-snatch-2012-championship-title-in-jpslodge-football-league.html <img align="left" hspace="12" class="caption" src="images/stories/black strikers receive trophy ot hb.jpg" border="0" alt="Black Strikers receive trophy" title="President of the Jamaica Football Federation, Captain Horace Burrell (3rd right), presents the trophy for the 2012 Champions of the JPS/Lodge Football League to Captain of the Black Strikers, Leetroy Livingston (2nd left), at the Finals of the League, held on October 14. Also sharing in the moment are (l-r) Black Strikers Coach, Wayne Thomas; President of the St. Ann Football Association, Danny Beckford and JPS Community Relations Officer, Omar Thomas. " align="left" />The Black Strikers Football Club, this weekend, became the 2012 champions of the JPS/Lodge Football League, after wrestling the coveted prize from Defending Champions and two-time winners, Lodge Strikers Football Club.  The event took place at the Lodge Community Centre in St. Ann.  The new champions nailed their victory with a 1:0 performance – the lone goal being scored by Mico Foreman in the 25th minute of the game.  Barca Football Club placed 3rd in the league, while Young Strikers came ... Sports News Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:42:41 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/international-mainmenu-52/3132-copa-airlines-to-increase-service-from-panama-to-montego-bay.html Copa Airlines and the Jamaica Tourist Board today announced an increase in service between the airline’s Hub of the Americas at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, Panama (PTY) and Jamaica’s Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, to four times a week starting December 17.  The Copa flight will depart Panama at 9:38 a.m. on Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, arriving in Montego Bay at 11:35 a.m. Return flights will depart MBJ at 12:31 p.m., and arrive at PTY at 2:... Tourism Sun, 14 Oct 2012 16:34:06 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/fashion-sections-menu-66/25-fashion/3131--meiling-to-receive-ocean-style-foundation-award.html This November OCEAN Style will celebrate the fifth year of hosting its FashionShowcase and will honour Trinidad born Meiling Esau with its annual OCEAN Style Foundation Award. The Foundation Award was established to honour those who have not only succeeded in establishing themselves as a force within the fashion industry, but have also gone above and beyond in promoting the overall visibility of the Caribbean’s talent and reputation in the global fashion industry.... Fashion Sat, 13 Oct 2012 17:22:03 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3130-minister-paulwell-says-qlow-energy-cost-is-attainableq-in-jamaica.html If there was ever doubt about savings from solar energy for businesses and home-owners, it was put to rest today by the Hon. Philip Paulwell, Minister of Science, Technology, Energy &amp; Mining. He told visitors to the DBJ GreenBiz Energy Fair at Emancipation Park that his home electricity bill declined from $30,000 monthly to just $1,661 for his latest bill since installing a solar system. “This thing makes C-E-N-T-S, and a lot of it” Mr. Paulwell said, while encouraging Jamaicans to visit ... Latest News Sat, 13 Oct 2012 01:19:40 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/entertainment/95-entertainment/3129-tracey-night-releases-two-new-singles.html <img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/stories/tracey_night.jpg" border="0" alt="Tracey Night" title="Tracey Night" align="left" />Female recording artiste, Tracey Night, formerly known as TOI, introduces her two latest singles "Invincible" and "Understand". Both singles are a combination of reggae, dance, pop and R&amp;B. These singles have been creating waves on the Finland music market and have received over 500,000 hits combined. Understand," was produced by T.J Records and  "Invincible" was written and co-produced by Night. As it relates to Invincible, Night states that: "I initially wrote this song for Erica Mena f... Sat, 13 Oct 2012 01:08:48 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/component/content/article/26-tech/3128-research-in-motion-appoints-wes-nicol-as-regional-managing-director-for-latin-america.html BlackBerry maker, Research In Motion (RIM), has appointed Wes Nicol as Regional Managing Director for Latin America. Wes succeeds Rick Costanzo, who is now Executive Vice President of Global Sales at RIM. Wes Nicol has been with RIM for 12 years, working in various roles across the Americas, Europe and Asia. Most recently he has been in the role of Managing Director for the Caribbean and Andean region, where BlackBerry is the market-leading smartphone*. He has also managed the relationship with T... Technology Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:36:31 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3127-first-heritage-funds-small-business-at-cassava-river-infant-a-primary-school.html <img align="left" hspace="12" class="caption" src="images/stories/img_0078.jpg" border="0" alt="First Heritage Funds Chicken Business at Cassava River Primary" title="First Heritage Credit Union’s (FHCCU) Sophia Richardson (left), Manager, Micro &amp; Small Business Loan Unit and Dionne Sheree Smith (right), Assistant Manager, Marketing &amp; Communications,hands over chicks to Rosgoe Kirlew, Principal, Cassava River Infant &amp; Primary School, who is elated to receive the donation on behalf of the Cassava River Primary 4-H Club. Utilising their “Business in a Box” concept, FHCCU has seeded a chicken rearing project at the school since May 2012 and has just completed phase 2 of the project where they hope to establish a small business support system at the school that will provide that institution with a continued source of revenue." align="left" />Taking charitable donations to the next level, First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union (FHCCU) has established a small business support system at the Cassava River Infant and Primary School, providing that institution with a continued source of revenue. Utilising their “Business in a Box” concept, FHCCU seeded a chicken rearing project at the School in May 2012.  To get the business up and running, the Credit Union provided goods and supplies valued at $104,000 including 200 chickens, wate... Latest News Tue, 09 Oct 2012 01:24:35 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3126-another-three-men-arrested-in-ongoing-rpd-investigations.html <p>As the Revenue Protection Division (RPD), in collaboration with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), continues its ongoing investigations into the loss of the high value documents from Tax Administration stores, three more men from Western Jamaica were arrested and charged in connection with the loss.<br /><br />The high value items include blank motor vehicle titles, drivers licence teslins, blank motor vehicle registration certificates and license stickers.</p> <p> Latest News Tue, 09 Oct 2012 01:06:37 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/entertainment/95-entertainment/3125-jamaicanscom-sponsors-the-south-florida-premiere-of-the-jamaican-documentary-one-people.html Jamaicans.com founder and CEO, Xavier Murphy, has announced their sponsorship of the South Florida premiere of the documentary, One People. The film celebrates Jamaica’s global reach, the island nation’s 50 years of independence, and its significance on the world stage.“We are excited and honored to be a sponsor of the South Florida premiere of One People,” said Murphy. “The film captures the essence of the Jamaican people at home and in the Diaspora. It truly is a great tribute to Jama... Fri, 05 Oct 2012 01:39:21 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/entertainment/95-entertainment/3124-rice-spice-has-soothing-sounds.html Tad's Record's latest release comes from conscious reggae icon Richie Spice, with his new album Soothing Sounds: Acoustic, now available for pre-order on iTunes and worldwide on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Born Richell Bonner in St. Andrew, Jamaica, the Prince of Reggae teams up with Tad's Record and some of reggae's biggest hit-makers on this 15-track acoustic opus of socially-conscious, roots reggae tunes that have made the entertainer an international staple for reggae lovers.... Fri, 05 Oct 2012 01:33:44 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3123-minister-paulwell-for-dbj-greenbiz-energy-fair--october-12.html The Hon. Philip Paulwell, Minister of Science, Technology, Energy &amp; Mining will be the Guest Speaker at the Development Bank of Jamaica’s GreenBiz Energy Fair, Friday, October 12, 2012, 10 AM to 6 PM, at Emancipation Park, New Kingston. The Energy Fair brings together dozens of energy suppliers, small and medium-sized enterprises, banks, energy consulting firms, non-governmental organizations and government agencies to display energy saving and renewable products and services.... Latest News Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:43:40 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/fashion-sections-menu-66/25-fashion/3122-ocean-style-to-partner-with-audi-for-fashion-showcase-weekend.html OCEAN Style, the Caribbean’s premier authority on fashion and upscale living, is gearing up to celebrate its fifth year of excellence with the greatly anticipated return of the OCEAN Style Fashion Showcase Weekend in Montego Bay, Jamaica from November 2-4. OCEAN Style Fashion Showcase and Celebrity Golf Invitational is one of the most prestigious events in the region encompassing an exciting programme of fashion shows, chic parties and golf events attracting an eclectic array of some of the wo... Fashion Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:16:57 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/international-mainmenu-52/3121-online-travel-bookings-to-jamaica-on-the-rise.html Expedia, Inc., the world’s largest online travel company, announced today that demand for travel to Jamaica during the first half of 2012 increased nearly 10 percent compared to the previous year on its global network of online travel booking sites, which includes more than 100 Expedia® and Hotels.com®-branded sites, as well as Hotwire®; corporate travel provider Egencia®; and more than 10,000 affiliate sites through Expedia® Affiliate Network. A majority of the travel demand is coming fro... Tourism Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:13:29 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3120-guest-accommodation-room-tax-road-show-kicks-off.html <p>Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has officially started its road show designed to engage members of the hotel industry and other operators of guest accommodations about the new Guest Accommodation Room Tax which came into effect on September 1 this year.</p> <p>To achieve this, the tax authorities have scheduled a series of sensitisation sessions to engage the relevant associations and operators impacted by the implementation of the new tax.</p> <p> Latest News Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:23:13 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/news-mainmenu-68/3119-jaa-makes-website-more-customer-friendly.html The Jamaica Automobile Association (JAA), the island’s leading auto club and emergency roadside assistance provider has launched its re-designed website, to enhance the customer experience of it’s more than 30,000 members across the island.With an updated online shopping cart, www.calljaa.com, serves as a ‘hub’, which will connect users to the wide range of services and products offered by the Association. The new site was activated on Monday, September 24.... Latest News Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:08:07 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/sports-mainmenu-33/3118-rockfort-football-league-closes-with-wareika-fc-on-high-note.html <img align="left" hspace="12" class="caption" src="images/stories/cho with winning team 2.jpg" border="0" alt="Wareika Hills Football Club Wins Football Competition" title="Wareika Hills Football Club Wins Football Competition" align="left" />The Wareika Hills Football Club , were officially crowned the victorious 2012 champions of the JPS Rockfort Football League, at the recent closing ceremony, held at the JPS Sports Club at Ruthven Road in Kingston. The winner’s spot entitled them to take home the Champion’s Trophy, as well as $80,000.  They also took home sectional prizes including Best Goal Keeper, in the person of Orlando Braham – who won $15,000 for his performance throughout the league.  Wareika’s Romario Atkinson al... Sports News Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:03:40 +0100 http://www.jamaicanewsbulletin.com/component/content/article/26-tech/3117-application-developers-continue-to-choose-blackberry-10-as-a-target-platform-for-their-applications.html During the BlackBerry Jam Americas conference in San Jose this week, Research In Motion showcased the power of the BlackBerry 10 platform and demonstrated the key differentiators that developers are leveraging to create apps that engage and delight customers. Visually stunning BlackBerry 10 applications from Cisco, Foursquare, Sencha, Gameloft, Halfbrick Studios, Madfinger Games and Funkoi were revealed, demonstrating applications that are feature rich and integrated with core functions of Black... Technology Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:58:16 +0100