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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, has called on farmers to approach agriculture with clear management techniques as is done in other industries. "Agriculture is transforming, things are changing, and agriculture has to be demand- driven. Gone are the days when you grow and then hope that there is a market. We want you to become investors...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Energy and Mining, Hon. Laurence Broderick, says with a good public education campaign, consumers can see a massive reduction in their electricity bills. Speaking on Friday, December 10, at a handing over ceremony for a lighting efficiency system at the Percy Junor Hospital, in Clarendon, he noted that it is imperative that consumers...

With several development projects now taking place simultaneously within the parish of Trelawny, the major one which is the development of the Falmouth Cruise Ship Pier, the Trelawny Parish Council, is strategically placing itself as the source for information on all the projects taking place. An Information Centre is being established within the halls of the Parish Council, where residents...

Worker of the Year at the Mandeville Regional Hospital, Ellorine Palmer, says she is ever present at work, and that has contributed to her receiving the top award at the health institution. "I am dedicated to my work, I am ever early and I don't leave at the time that I am to leave, because there are other things to...

Residents of Prospect in Portland have taken a proactive approach to crime in their community, with the launch of the Prospect Neighbouthood Watch on Thursday, December 9. The community crime prevention initiative is the 20th to be launched in the parish and the 631st across the island since the programme's inception in 1987. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) at the...

The Jamaica Military Aviation School (JMAS) on December 10 graduated its third batch of military student pilots at a wings presentation ceremony at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Air Wing, Norman Manley International Airport, Kingston. The graduates, Lieutenants Damian MacKay and Jermaine Francis, were presented with their military wings by the JDF's Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson,...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding told residents of Mid-Town community that he wants them to be proud of their community and the construction of 13 new sanitation facilities is a step in that direction. "I want the residents to start feeling good about themselves so when they leave here to look a job, they don't have to lie about their address....

Prime Minister Bruce Golding, on Friday December 10, handed over the keys to two new 18,000 litre water trucks to Haitian Charge d' Affaires, Max Alce, to fight the spread of cholera in that country. He noted that the donation has a value of approximately J$20 million but represents the generosity of spirit of the Jamaican people for their neighbours....

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon Olivia "Babsy" Grange, today (Saturday, December 11), expressed her regret at the passing of Mr. John Maxwell, veteran journalist /broadcaster/commentator/writer and advocate for environmental protection and preservation of Jamaica's national heritage. Miss Grange, who has ministerial responsibility for matters pertaining to UNESCO and is the chairperson of the Jamaica National Commission for...

Chief Justice, Hon Zaila McCalla, has recognised Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as an indispensible tool in the administration of justice. "ADR is a tool which should be interwoven into every fabric of life in this country, whether in our courts, the workplace, schools and in other sections of the society," the Chief Justice told the 12th Annual General Meeting of...

Government is to establish a special fund to assist Parish Councillors in implementing development projects in their Council seats. The Divisional Empowerment Fund (DEF), which will be introduced in February 2011, will provide $100,000 for each Parish Council Division, to be utilised similar to the way the Community Development Fund (CDF) operates for Members of Parliament (MPs). Addressing the monthly...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Karl Samuda, has lauded Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of local firm, Excel Motors Island Cruisers, Patrick Marzouca, for his firm's success in manufacturing and exporting motorcars to the Turks and Caicos Islands. Speaking at the export ceremony at the Montego Bay Cruise Ship Terminal Friday (December 10), Mr. Samuda congratulated Mr. Marzouca and...