Look away from USA - Academics, theologian urge Government of Jamaica to seek financial aid from other world powers
A group of academics and a theologian are warning the Government to look to other strong economies for assistance, as Jamaica could see foreign aid and foreign direct investment (FDI) from the United States gradually dry up after the election of either Barack Obama or John McCain...
Dismissal without merit, says Barrett
The former chief executive officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Rae Barrett, is insisting that he did nothing untoward to warrant his dismissal from the NHF.Responding to media reports for the first time since the issue came to light, Barrett said...
Rae Barrett hits back
This statement was prepared in response to allegations and statements in the media regarding Rae Barrett's dismissal as CEO of the National Health Fund. 1. The circumstances surrounding my dismissal are unclear, given the termination letter....
Policy needed to boost productivity - Golding
There is a need for specific initiatives and policies to be put in place if Jamaica's productivity level is to increase, says Prime Minister Bruce Golding.Golding, who was speaking yesterday during the National Productivity Conference...
… Parents to pay for fire deaths among children
WESTERN BUREAU: Prime Minister Bruce Golding has warned parents that they will be held responsible for the deaths of children who perish in house fires.Golding's message came a day before the death of four-year-old Renée Brown, who perished in a fire...
Parliamentarians still delinquent in filing declarations
Parliamentarians on both sides of the Chamber are continuing to disregard the rules of the Integrity Commission and file their returns late.In its latest report, tabled in the House of Representatives yesterday, the Integrity Commission named 19 parliamentarians who were reported...
Farmer registration programme widens
Some 104,830 farmers are currently registered under the National Farmer Registration Programme, with 2,177 added since September, when the programme was rebranded and relaunched.Additionally, since October 2007, 11,000 farmers were registered...
Kingston Wharves employees back on the job
After days of protests, workers at Kingston Wharves returned to work yesterday, with the exception of 10 of their colleagues who were made redundant.Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles made the announcement while speaking at yesterday's opening...
Teachers thanking their lucky stars - Grateful after near miss from crane
MANDEVILLE, Manchester: THE OCCUPANTS of a Toyota Townace van travelling along the Winston Jones Highway in Manchester on Monday afternoon are now thanking God after narrowly escaping death.The occupants - three teachers and a student from Porus Primary...
Residents clamour for post office
OLD HARBOUR BAY, St Catherine: Residents of Old Harbour Bay in southwest St Catherine are calling on the authorities to reopen the post office in their community. The Gleaner understands that the facility has been closed since Hurricane Dean's assault on the island last year...
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