Sugar, rice are sensitive products in EU markets
Jamaica and its partner nations have won their battle to have sugar and rice designated as 'highly sensitive' products by the European Union (EU) market, after the European Commission (EC) announced in Brussels yesterday full market access on a phased basis for producers.
Chocílate reads, fasts for peace in Jamaica
Thirteen-year-old Trinidadian Chocílate Allen has a message for Jamaican youths.
"We have the power to be successful in anything as long as it's positive!"
Highway probe
The new phase of Highway 2000 is immersed in controversy and Minister of Transport and Works, Robert Pickersgill, has been unable to defend the Governmentís actions in the face of mounting accusations that this segment of the multibillion-dollar project was illegally given...
Jury crisis
Minister of Justice and Attorney-General A. J. Nicholson has said that the 36 jurors who turned up on Monday to serve in the four courts at the Home Circuit Court were sufficient to try the cases that were ready.
Nicholson responds to judge’s claims
Minister of Justice and Attorney-General A.J. Nicholson has responded to comments made by Supreme Court Judge Almarie Sinclair-Haynes in the Westmoreland Circuit Court on Monday, that the Ministry of Justice did not make suitable arrangements for her accommodation at a particular hotel.
Gorstew unhappy with PAC report
Gordon 'Butch' Stewart's company, Gorstew Limited, is unhappy with the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament and has taken action to show its displeasure.
Three killed in shoot-out
Three men who engaged members of a police party in a shoot-out yesterday, following a robbery in Southfield, St. Elizabeth, were shot dead. The police also recovered a revolver and a pistol in the incident.
Don’t bring back that visa - Tourism groups oppose keeping CARICOM Visa
The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) and the Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA) say they will not support any decision to retain the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Special Visa.
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