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The National Works Agency (NWA) has commenced a $120 million patching programme, though which several road sections in the 14 parishes will be repaired and the condition of these roadways improved. This programme is being implemented on a phased basis as of December 1 and will address just under 60,000 square metres of patching in the 60 constituencies. Manager of...

The National Road Safety Council (NRSC) has renewed its call for Jamaicans to exercise greater care and caution on the roads, to stem the loss of lives and injuries. The appeal comes on the heels of Monday night's accident on the Llandovery main road, St. Ann, in which four people were killed and 34 others seriously injured, when two public...

Prime Minister the Hon. Bruce Golding has instructed that $100,000 be given to each "Youth Mayor" for a project that is "substantial and long lasting." Speaking at the Prime Minister's Youth Mayors' Luncheon Wednesday (December 2) at Jamaica House in Kingston, Mr. Golding said that the "young Mayors" should be leaders of today and not tomorrow, as is often said....

Jamaicans are being called on to collectively pray for justice, unity, peace and healing for the nation on December 13, at the annual National Prayer Vigil. This year's vigil will be hosted by the St. Ann's Bay Ministers' Fraternal. It will be under the patronage of the Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, and will be at...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, has called on farmers to register with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), in order to reap the many benefits and support that can be sourced through the entity. The State Minister made the call as he addressed the second staging of the Westmoreland Parish Expo and...

Residents of Oracabessa, St. Mary benefitted from services in health, education among other areas, provided by a number of key Government and non-government organisations, at a community festival last Friday, November 27. Among the organisations offering their services were the Registrar General's Department (RGD), National Health Fund (NHF), HEART Trust/NTA, St. Mary Health Department, the North Eastern Regional Health Authority,...

By the end of this month, a submission will go to Cabinet for a review of the Government's contract with former banker and business consultant, Aubyn Hill, to provide technical guidance for the divestment of the island's five sugar estates. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, in the House of Representatives on December...

In its continued effort at sensitising workers about the deadly HIV/AIDS virus, through the promotion of a Tourism HIV/AIDS workplace policy, the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) launched a DVD entitled, 'Wanted - an HIV/AIDS Policy', at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort and Spa, in Montego Bay, St. James, on December 1. The DVD provides information on the benefits...

The House of Representatives yesterday (Dec. 1) began debate on a bill to validate the exemption of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) from the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Insurance (third party risks) Act from April 1, 2004 to November 20, 2008. This is by virtue of the JUTC having established and maintained a self-insurance fund, effective April 1,...

Over 30 representatives of several key disaster response agencies and organisations across the island, are currently participating in a two-day workshop being jointly staged by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), which aims to equip them with the requisite knowledge to prepare for and respond to earthquakes. The workshop,...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security and the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) have entered into an agreement to share databases, which will allow for more efficient processing of work permits. Labour Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles; Permanent Secretary, Alvin McIntosh; and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PICA, Jennifer McDonald, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the agency...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, is assuring that negotiations are proceeding for the divestment of the country's sugar estates and assets. "Up to this morning (Dec. 1) I was being consulted based on discussions that are taking place between Jamaica and Italy. It has been a constant flow of discussion and information gathering. The experts that...