Ethanol to save big bucks for Jamaica
BEGINNING MONDAY, the success of a new pilot project by Petrojam could see 10 per cent of local gasolene being replaced by ethanol, potentially saving Jamaica up to US$35 million (J$2.3 billion) per year in foreign exchange.
UK pledges continued support to police force
THE UNITED Kingdom Government has pledged to continue its technical and financial support to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Gareth Thomas, junior minister in the U.K. Department For International Development (DFID), said Tuesday...
Hoteliers upbeat after talks with international tour groups
WESTERN BUREAU: BOTH SMALL and large hoteliers are reporting tremendous success after two days of negotiations with more than 80 international tour operators at the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) in Negril, Westmoreland.
Tell on the police! - Public urged to finger cops who break traffic laws
THE TRAFFIC Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is asking the public to report police officers who are seen committing traffic offences or abusing their siren privileges.
Kingfish boss in UK to complete course
HEAD OF the intelligence arm of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and Internal Security, Assistant Commissioner Glenmore Hinds, left the island last Saturday for the United Kingdom, where he will complete a course designed for police commissioners.
Children's village gets financial boost from Atlanta golfers
TWO HUNDRED and twenty-five children have been given a reason to smile through a $200,000 donation to a local facility which houses and cares for needy youths. SOS Jamaica on the weekend received a donation from a group of golfers...
WANTED: River training for Rio Minho communities
RESIDENTS OF Frank-field, Trout Hall, Gran-tham and Crooked River are appealing to the authorities to initiate a river training programme for them and other communities in northern Clarendon, located on the banks of the Rio Minho. ...
Latest road deaths push toll to 102
THE NUMBER of persons killed in motor vehicle accidents jumped to 102 on the weekend, 13 fewer than for the same period last year. The latest victim was a 29-year-old Christian, Kevin Earl Gooden. Mr. Gooden was driving home from church on Sunday...
Douglas defends NIF funding for small, medium businesses
CHAIRMAN OF the National Insurance Fund (NIF), Easton Douglas, is defending the board's decision to use $1 billion of the fund to support loans for small and medium-sized enterprises.
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