Still a Senator - Campbell vows to remain in Upper House - JCC demands more answer on Trafigura deal
Forced out of the Cabinet and his job as general secretary of the ruling People's National Party for misleading colleagues about the Trafigura affair, Colin Campbell suggested yesterday that he intends to cling to his seat in the Senate...
Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) could end deal with Dutch oil company
The controversial 'gift' by Dutch oil company Trafigura Beheer to the People's National Party (PNP) could jeopardise its contract with the state-owned Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), says Dr. Raymond Wright....
Auditor-General uncertain about Trafigura probe
Auditor-General, Adrian Strachan has expressed reservations in carrying out investigations into the controversial $31 million transaction made between Dutch company Trafigura Beheer and the governing People's National Party (PNP).
More funds for student loans... To facilitate demand from lower-income groups
Dr. Omar Davies, Minister of Finance and Planning, has announced that an additional $1.7 billion will be allocated to the Students' Loan Bureau (SLB) to facilitate the increasing demand for loans.
Light bills in the mail, reminders by cellular
The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has introduced a new system of notifying customers about amounts due on their accounts, using the latest technology. JPS customers can now receive reminders ....
One-man gospel mission in Windsor Castle
Miami native Leo Benjamin travels to Jamaica about eight times a year, but his trips have nothing to do with sun, sand or sex. Instead, the 45-year-old businessman heads straight for Windsor Castle in Portland where he does mission work.
Jury rejects $100m claim against RPD
A special jury yesterday rejected the $100 million claim which Kingston businessman Alton Washington Brown had brought against the Revenue Protection Division (RPD) to recover damages for loss of business profits.
Volunteers to do free heart surgery
Between 70 and 80 per cent of Caribbean children born with congenital heart defects, die because of the scarcity of medical professionals in the region, says Dr. Jeff Jacobs, heart surgeon at Congenital Heart Institute in Florida, U.S.A....
Over $14 million recovered through consumer advocacy
Over $14 million has been recovered on behalf of consumers by the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), since the start of the commission's financial year. According to chief executive officer of the CAC...
Heritage lectures on trade unionism
In celebration of National Heritage Week, which kicked off on Sunday, the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) will be hosting a series of lectures on the history of the trade union movement in Jamaica. Senator Dwight Nelson...
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