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KINGSTON — Robert Campbell and Joyce Rose seemed at a loss for words to express the joy and gratitude they felt after receiving titles for properties they occupy in Sligoville, St. Catherine last week. The two were among some 50 persons from the community, which is the site of Jamaica’s first free village, who were presented with certificates of title...

KINGSTON — Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon Karl Samuda, has assured manufacturers that the Government will not impose taxes on the sector, which could affect their production. “I can assure you, as the Minister responsible for this sector, that this Government has no intention of engaging in any exercise that is going to in any way, reduce the...

KINGSTON — State Minister for Labour and Social Security, Hon. Andrew Gallimore, is lauding the Voluntary Organisation for the Upliftment of Children (VOUCH) for its continued contribution to the development of children residing in inner-city communities. “VOUCH is making a huge difference in the lives of many families here in the inner-city, providing day care ... and also doing a...

KINGSTON — St. Catherine farmer, Llewellyn Bailey, claims that unfair treatment by his creditors and his inability to continue paying his lawyer, after high interest rates drove him broke, led to his debts growing from $320,000 in 1996 to over $1.5 million by 2008, despite several payments. Mr. Bailey told the FINSAC Commission of Enquiry, Tuesday April 12 that, in...

The Ministry of Education is looking at several measures as it moves to curb the number of students committting suicide. The move comes amid a spike in suicides in recent weeks. The measures were examined and discussed at a meeting of education stakeholders at the Ministry of Education this morning April 12, 2011. The meeting was called by Minister of...

MONTEGO BAY — Life in the Chigwell, Forrest and Pearces Village areas of Eastern Hanover, which were severely affected by flood waters  as a result of Tropical Storm Nicole last year, is back to normal, with motor vehicles and commuters having free access to those and adjoining districts. Most of the three districts were covered with water, with several persons...

MONTEGO BAY — Leaders, citizens and supporting agencies of the inner city community of Flanker, St. James, have been commended for their dedication to community renewal, which has resulted in the once feared community becoming one of the safest and most peaceful in western Jamaica. “A few years ago, crime in Flanker was the talk of the town, but there...

The Ministry of Education is deeply concerned by an emerging trend in the number of students committting suicide and is putting in place a strategy to address the problem. The Minister of Education, Hon. Andrew Holness, has directed the Ministry, including guidance officers, and various education stakeholders to increase their awareness and surveillance to identify and intervene in cases of...

As of Thursday April 14 the ad valorem tax on fuel will be reduced from 15% to 10%.  This will result in lowering of petrol prices at the pump of between $4 and $5 per litre. This temporary measure is to cushion the impact of rising oil prices on the world market on local consumers, and will be reviewed on...

LONDON — High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), His Excellency Anthony Johnson has urged Jamaicans in the UK to take control of the importation of ethnic foods into the country. Addressing a community meeting in the midlands town of Walsall on the weekend, Mr. Johnson said that while Jamaicans continue to consume traditional foods in large quantities, other communities...

Cabinet has appointed a Ministerial committee to review the recommendations of the Report of the National Commission on Ganja which was chaired by the late Professor, Barry Chevannes. That report was submitted in 2001. The Commission will comprise the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Dr. Ken Baugh; Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dorothy Lightbourne; Minister of Health, Ruddy Spencer; Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries,...

Twelve year old Kaela Smith, a student at the Corinaldi Avenue Primary School, has copped first place in the 12 and under age group category of the annual Florida Caribbean Cruise Association, FCCA, Foundation Children’s Environmental Poster competition. This after she advanced to the final leg of the competition, following her success in winning the Jamaican leg, which was coordinated...