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KINGSTON — The initial phase of the Cuba-Jamaica Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) distribution Project, commonly called the Cuban Light Bulb programme, which saw the distribution of over 130,000 CFLs, is now complete. Thousands of Jamaicans benefited from the energy efficiency strategy being undertaken by Government that allows citizens to lower their personal lightbill, and the country to reduce energy demand....

KINGSTON — Minister of Water and Housing, Hon Dr. Horace Chang, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to providing affordable opportunities for home ownership, particularly for low income earners. He said the recently re-launched Secondary Mortgage Market (SMM) facility by the Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB) formed an important part of this commitment. The objective of the SMM is to provide liquidity...

KINGSTON — Kingston businessman, Aubrey Smith, told the FINSAC Enquiry Wednesday April 27 that he had no outstanding debt with Century National Bank (CNB) when it was taken over in 1996, although he has ended up owing over $15 million in bad debts dating back to his relationship with CNB. Mr. Smith has taken the matter to court, seeking a...

KINGSTON — Minister of Education, Hon. Andrew Holness, has called on business owners to find ways to retain their middle managers, even in a climate of economic downturn. He noted that effective middle managers are critical to the growth and profitability of any entity, to give it the competitive edge in the market. “Without effective middle managers, businesses cannot grow...

KINGSTON — Education Minister, Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Ministry is developing a national strategy to address the challenges associated with the building of schools in communities. The move comes against the background of residents’ objecting to the construction of schools in their area under the Primary Education Support Programme (PESP), out of concern that, inter alia, they will devalue...

MANDEVILLE — Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles, says the Government is committed to the development of human capital through education and training. He said economic advancement can only be achieved if citizens are offered the opportunity to access training, including basic literacy and numeracy skills, so that they can become financially independent and care for their...

KINGSTON — There has never been a programme more transparent than the Jamaica Development Infrastructure Programme (JDIP), Transport and Works Minister, Hon. Michael Henry, said yesterday April 27 at a press briefing at Jamaica House. Mr. Henry called the briefing in response to a walk-out of Parliament by Opposition members during last week’s examination of the budgetary allocation for his...

PORT ANTONIO — The Governor General, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen, has reiterated the need for increased food production, to ensure Jamaica's independence and economic survival. Giving the main address at the annual St. Mary Agri Expo, at Gray's Inn Sports Club, Annotto Bay, on Easter Monday April 25, the Governor General said current realities worldwide have made it incumbent...

MONTEGO BAY — The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be playing a more direct role in the staging of agricultural shows across the island, with a minimum $500,000 in sponsorship committed for each event. With approximately six major agricultural shows held across the island during the course of any one year, including the Denbigh Agricultural Show in Clarendon, the...

PORT ANTONIO — Scores of residents of Jeffery Town and surrounding communities in St. Mary benefitted from free health checks at a health fair held last Tuesday April 19 on the grounds of the Jeffery Town Health Centre. The event, which was organised by the St. Mary Health Department to mark the first anniversary of the opening of the health...

KINGSTON — Government workers from various ministries, departments and agencies on Thursday April 21 were recognised for completing a two-week energy conservation and efficiency management training course, which forms part of Government's efforts to reduce spending on energy. Speaking at the closing ceremony, at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica's (PCJ) auditorium, New Kingston, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy...

KINGSTON — This year's commemoration of Intellectual Property (IP) Week will feature a workshop for visual artists, staged by the copyright licencing agency, JAMCOPY, at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on Thursday April 28. Chair of the National Advocacy Committee, Graphic Artists Guild, in the United States, Lisa Shaftel, will be the main presenter. She will speak on matters...