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Jamaican national, Michael Everett was recently appointed Chairman of the Diversity Advisory Council of the Broward County Board of Commissioners in Florida. Everett had been serving as a member of the Council since year 2000. The objective of the 18-man body is to identify and focus attention on the needs and issues of the widely diverse communities of Broward County,...

Work to restore the roadway at Friday in the Upper Rio Grande Valley in Portland has restarted. The restoration work, which began in July 2009, was put on hold, but is now being completed under the Jamaica Development Infrastructure Programme (JDIP). Residents in the Upper Rio Grande Valley communities in Portland, carefully negotiating the track being used after the main...

Cabinet has approved legislation for the establishment of the Police Authority of Jamaica, which will see the merger of the Police Services Commission and the Police Civilian Oversight Authority. Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said the amalgamation of the two bodies will serve to ensure that the police are efficient, effective and accountable....

The synthetic running tracks at the country's premier sporting facility are set to undergo a well-needed facelift, following Cabinet's approval of a $97.1 million refurbishing contract to German company, BSW Berleburger. Minister of Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz made the disclosure during the weekly post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (December 15). He said the...

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 14) passed a resolution for an extension of the postponement of Local Government elections to no later than March 31, 2011. State Minister with responsibility for Local Government in the office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, who piloted the resolution, noted that the decision was based on recommendations from the National...

Cabinet has approved the new arrangements for the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project for which Prime Minister Bruce Golding has assumed responsibility. At yesterday's post cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House December 15 it was confirmed that a Ministerial Committee has been established chaired by the Prime Minister. Other members include Energy and Mining Minister , James Robertson; Finance Minister...

The Government has reduced the rate of Special Consumption Tax (SCT) levied on hard liquor imported or taken out of bond by licensed hotels and resort cottages. "It was decided to reduce the rate of $960 of pure alcohol to $450 on spirits other than beers and stouts, wines, liqueurs and cordials imported or taken out of bond by licenced...

Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, has lauded the Atlanta-based Integrity Children's Fund for its contribution to the education and development of at-risk children. Over the past eight years, the Fund has contributed $33.6 million or US$400,000 to three schools in Kingston and St. Andrew and one in St. James. "I am pleased to salute the...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, yesterday (December 14) announced a $310.5 million emergency loan fund for coffee dealers, which will provide them with cash flow to meet capital requirements. Jointly funded by the Export/Import (EXIM) Bank and the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) the loan, which will be offered through the Coffee Industry Board (CIB), has...

Jamaica and other countries in the region are being urged to take advantage of opportunities under the United Nations Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), to build their renewable energy infrastructure and reduce the dependence on imported oil, while at the same time earning well-needed revenue. Executive Board Member of the CDM, Dr. Hugh Sealy, said that the CDM is a critical...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding has sent hearty congratulations to Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves of St Vincent and the Grenadines on his third consecutive victory at the polls following elections there on Monday (December 13). Mr. Golding said the re-election of Prime Minister Gonsalves for an historic third consecutive term is testimony of his government's hard work and dedication. In a...

Boys and caregivers of the Mount Olivet Boys' Home in Manchester were feted during a fun day hosted by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) on Saturday (December 11) at the home located in Walderston. The boys were treated to goodies courtesy of corporate sponsors including LASCO, Juici Patties, Nestle, Continental Baking Company Limited, Grace, JP Tropical Foods and Tastee, while...