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The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) says the issue of the imposition of General Consumption Tax (GCT) on local agricultural produce will be fully explored at its board meeting in January. However, in the meantime, JAS president, Glendon Harris, has expressed concern at the Government's tax package and the inclusion of GCT of 17.5% on raw food items, such as fresh...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is urging Jamaicans to take extra precautions during the hectic Christmas season. In a pamphlet, 'Safety During the Holidays', recently published by the JCF, supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), persons are urged to begin with safety at home, including checking lights for cracked sockets or bare wires. "Use no more...

The Cybercrimes Act, with sanctions for the misuse of computer systems or data and to facilitate investigation and prosecution of such crimes, was passed on Friday (December18) in the Senate. Leader of Government Business and Attorney General, Senator the Hon. Dorothy Lightbourne, explained that the Act provides criminal sanctions for unauthorised access to and use of computer systems and data...

The St. James 4-H Parish Advisory Council continues its quest to improve and expand goat production in the parish through its Goat Revolving Programme. On Friday (December 18) three goats were presented to three student clubbites, bringing to 10, the number of animals that have been distributed under the programme since the start of the year. The recipients were: John's...

About 500 indigent adults and children in Morant Bay and surrounding communities in St. Thomas, will be feted by the Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Hanif Brown, at the annual Mayor's treat, scheduled to take place on Thursday, December 24, at the Anglican Church Hall in Morant Bay, beginning at 3:00 p.m. The event, organised by the St. Thomas Parish...

Glowing tributes were paid to the life and work of three of Jamaica's most senior Custodes, who demit office this year, at a recent function held at King's House in Kingston. The Custodes, who have together served their respective parishes for 49 years are: the Rev. Canon the Hon. Weeville Gordon, O.J., Kingston; the Hon. Clarence Nelson, St. James; and...

The Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Honourable Olivia Grange, has said that she was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Sydney Bartlett, one of Jamaica's best ever footballers. Minister Grange said that Syd Bartlett deserves to be remembered as "a sporting icon for the unique talent he displayed on the football field playing for YMCA, Jamaica and...

An employee of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), 41-year-old Printer/Pressman, Michael Roberts, has been reported missing since Wednesday, December 16. Mr. Roberts, also known as 'Lucky', resides at 17 Kavita Crescent in Duncan's Pen, Spanish Town, St. Catherine. When last seen on December 16, Mr. Roberts was wearing a blue shirt, camouflage pants and a Santa Claus hat. The police...

Over 800 elderly and indigent persons from several parts of the Corporate Area were treated by His Worship the Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Desmond McKenzie on Sunday (December 20) at his annual Christmas Dinner at the Kingston Parish Church. Mayor McKenzie, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Lee Clarke, Town Clerk, Errol Green and other members of the Council and the staff of...

The buoyancy of Jamaica's tourism sector, inspite of the global recession, was again demonstrated on Friday (December 18) when US Airways Flight 1619 with 123 passengers and six crew members on board touched down on Jamaican soil. The inaugural flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport in Arizona, USA, to Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay St. James, marked the...

Minister of Transport and Works, Hon. Mike Henry, says that downtown Kingston will be a priority in his multimodal concept of world class public transportation for Jamaica, which will include buses and taxis. "With Digicel and a number of major companies and Government Ministries and agencies planning to move back downtown, it is my duty to create a modern multimodal...

Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, enjoying the special attention of some of the children attending Saturday's (December 19) West Kingston Christmas Treat for children at the Tivoli Gardens Community Centre. Mr. Golding also attended treats in Denham Town, Fletcher's Land and Hannah Town, all in his Corporate Area constituency. Prime Minister the Hon. Bruce Golding giving special attention to...