Big boost for local laboratories
THE GOVERNMENT of Jamaica has implemented the National Quality Infrastructure Project at a cost of $52 million subsidised by a grant of $38 million provided by the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA).

Scottish tourists find Jamaica delightful
WESTERN BUREAU: DESPITE NUMEROUS negative reports in the international media about Jamaica, some Scottish tourists say this has not deterred them visiting Jamaica.

December 8 to be observed CARICOM/Cuba Day
AS OF this year, December 8 will be observed as CARICOM/Cuba Day. The proposal, which was put forward by Prime Minister P.J. Patterson, was adopted at the CARICOM/Cuba Summit in Havana, Cuba, from December 7-8, last year.

Gov't focusing on job creation, growth
THE GOVERNMENT is considering several options to boost employment and spur greater levels of productivity and economic growth to accelerate national development.

Sir Howard now patron of School's Wellness Club
GOVERNOR-GENERAL Sir Howard Cooke was officially recognised as the patron of the School's Wellness Club yesterday in a signing ceremony at the Blue Cross of Jamaica offices on Hope Road.

Shearer to quit JCTU
THE MOST Hon. Hugh Lawson Shearer, 79, president of the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU), is to demit office this year.

Clarendon minibus operator found slain
CLARENDON: THE BODY of a minibus operator who went missing on Wednesday, was found near the Vernamfield airstrip in Clarendon yesterday.