Government walks fine line - Cabinet throws support behind FSC - Leaves room for legal operation of investment schemes in Jamaica
Cabinet has thrown its support behind the Financial Services Commission (FSC) after examining the controversial treatment o investment schemes. However, Don Wehby, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, yesterday left room for amendments ....
Cash Plus clients feel the pinch
From those who did it in order to pay bills, to others who invested to increase wealth, some Cash Plus Limited savers are feeling the impact of not receiving their monthly returns. For couple Keisha and David Reid, they say life has returned to a 'hand-to-mouth' situation....
Higgins Warner flouts court order to repay investor
WESTERN BUREAU: Operator of Higgins Warner investment club, Emile Max Higgins, has reportedly failed to comply with a Supreme Court order to repay US$42,000 (approximately J$2.7 million), plus interest in the sum of J$14.8 million, to a local investor....
Embrace unity, mayor tells KSAC councillors
Senator Desmond McKenzie, Mayor of Kingston, yesterday charged the newly appointed councillors of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) to embrace unity in fulfilling the mandate of the municipality. The 40 councillors representing the divisions of the KSAC...
Dutch team to interview PM on Trafigura today
A THREE-member team from the National Public Prosecutor's Office in The Netherlands is scheduled to start investigations into the 2006 Trafigura affair when they interview Prime Minister Bruce Golding today. Andrew Clunis, director of communications in the Ministry of Information...
Yes to solar power in Jamaica - Schools embrace minister's suggestion on energy source
School administrators yesterday welcomed Education Minister Andrew Holness' suggestion that solar technology be used in schools. They, however, noted that an interim plan to address schools' skyrocketing electricity bills needs to be put in place. On Monday, Mr. Holness said....
New Public Service Commission (PSC) board announced
Ambassador Donald Rainford, Jamaica's former Ambassador to Belgium and the European Economic Community, was yesterday announced as the new chairman of the controversial Public Service Commission (PSC). Governor-General Sir Kenneth Hall, acting on behalf of Prime Minister Bruce Golding...
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