Massive job losses - Cement shortage takes huge toll - Likely delays in burials
THE INCORPORATED Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ) has reported that up to 30,000 construction workers have already been temporarily laid off as a result of a chronic cement shortage that has stalled several major and minor projects islandwide.
Plans to increase toll charges
THE MINISTRY of Transport and Works is planning to increase toll charges for motorists using the Mandela Highway to Sandy Bay leg of Highway 2000. According to Leo McEwan, the Transport Ministry's public relations officer, the proposed rates are...
One love in Shirley Castle
THE DREADLOCKED man walked into the shop and up to the counter. "Miss Grace! Gimme two pound a pig tail deh!" I thought it a bit curious that he would be partaking of the swine. Then again, there was a church down the road that had only two members...
Stabbed over school flags
A DISPUTE between two schoolboys in Cross Roads, St. Andrew yesterday has left both nursing stab wounds. According to information reaching The Gleaner, the boys who attend Kingston College and Calabar High, were fighting over school flags.
JGRA gets injunction against Esso Standard Oils
THE JAMAICA Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA) has obtained an injunction forcing Esso Standard Oils, the marketing company, to comply with an agreement signed between the entities in November last year.
Committee wants Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), Carib Cement under Information Act
PARLIAMENT'S JOINT Select Committee reviewing the Access to Information Act (ATI) wants the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) and Caribbean Cement Company Ltd., to fall under the ambit of the legislation.
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