Government of Jamaica cancels $20m in hurricane relief
The Government has withdrawn payment of $20 million in hurricane benefits, which were to be distributed to persons who did not suffer loss during the passage of Hurricane Dean last year. Labour and Social Security Minister Pearnel Charles told his parliamentary colleague...
NHT amends its rule book
The National Housing Trust (NHT) has made some changes to the rules governing the use of the loan for purchasing another property. The NHT allows persons doing construction or home improvement, but do not have a title for the property being bought...
Increased food production the answer - FAO
As the nation continues to be faced with soaring food prices, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is contending that the country must produce more crops in an effort to tackle the situation and ensure food security. This week, the cost of hard...
Greater improvement efforts for JCF - Lewin
In response to this week's Amnesty International Report, which has criticised the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) for its failure to fulfil various obligations under international law, Police Commissioner Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin is promising that initiatives and solutions...
C&W, Crime Stop renew ties
Cable & Wireless Jamaica (C&WJ) has renewed its support for the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica's (PSOJ) Crime Stop Programme for the third year running, with a donation of $2.4 million. C&WJ's contribution was handed over on Wednesday by president and CEO, Phil Green...
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