Davies warns of high oil bill
FINANCE AND Planning Minister Dr. Omar Davies said last Thursday there was a need for the country to start serious talks regarding its energy bill, which he projected will reach nearly $1 billion soon if not contained.
Senate OKs committees
THE SENATE on Friday approved several resolutions establishing a number of committees to discuss its business in the new legislative year.
New bus system for Kingston
ON TUESDAY, March 25, 1947, the House of Representatives passed a Bill, authorising the establishment of a new transportation system for the Corporate Area.
JTA tables pre-primary recommendations
AT THE end of its three-day conference last Thursday, the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) tabled a 30-point recommendation which it said could improve pre-primary education if included in Government policy.
'Early childhood education still a government priority'
DR. DONALD Rhodd, State Minister of Education, said that despite criticisms pointing to inadequate attention by the Ministry for early childhood education, it was still a priority for the Government.
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