Goodyear factory sale in question - JLP accuses Government of selling state assets to friends
Livid over comments made against him by James Robertson, philanthropist Gary Foster has offered to contest, on behalf of the People's National Party (PNP), the Western St. Thomas seat currently held by the Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP) deputy leader.
Dalley warns neglectful parents
A stern warning was yesterday sent to "irresponsible and neglectful" parents by Health Minister Horace Dalley. The minister vowed that before he retires as a parliamentarian he would ensure that legislation was passed, making parents accountable for their children.
'Ganja diver' identified
When 35-year-old Joseph Campbell left his home in the rural district of Alligator Pond in St.Elizabeth on Sunday, he told family and friends that he was heading to Kingston to visit his sick father. But instead, Mr. Campbell went on a different mission.
EU levels agri playing field
The European Union (EU) yesterday proposed the removal of all remaining quota and tariff limitations on access to its market for all African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries, which includes Jamaica, as part of the Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations...
NIS reform coming
Government is expected to make some structural adjustments to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) to increase retirees' access to the funds. Fielding questions during Wednesday's session of the Standing Finance Committee considering the 2007/2008...
Nutrition content of imported juices to be checked
The government will be investigating the nutritional content of imported fruit concentrates and other juices. This follows a recent disclosure in New Zealand that, contrary to claims in advertisements, there was no vitamin C in the Ribena fruit juice.
I'm not being replaced - Foote
WESTERN BUREAU: Attorney-at-law and Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) caretaker for Eastern Westmoreland, Don Foote, has rebuffed claims that he is being replaced by the leadership of the party, and is instead expressing confidence in the party...
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