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Principal Finance Officer in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Dwight Moore, has been appointed Inspector General for the newly established Public Accountability Inspectorate (PAI), effective January 26. This was announced today (January 29), by Financial Secretary in the Ministry, Sharon Crooks. The Financial Secretary further advised that recruitment of technical and other support staff, subject to due...

In 2008, approximately 50 per cent of persons featured on the Police most wanted list were captured and charged. This was revealed by Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in charge of crime, Mark Shields, at a press conference, held at the Ministry of National Security, in Kingston, on January 27. "About 50 per cent of those who have been listed...

Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has advised business owners to pursue smarter, more effective marketing strategies in order to maintain market share during these turbulent economic times. Addressing a function to launch the Jamaica Employers Federation's, (JEF) 27th Annual Business and Workplace Convention and Exposition 2009, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston yesterday (Jan. 27), Mr. Bartlett said the...

The Ministry of Health and Environment is committed to working with national and regional nursing bodies for the development of the services provided by the sector. This assurance was given by Portfolio Minister Rudyard Spencer this morning (Jan. 28), at the opening of the 37th joint meeting of the executive, education and practice committees of the regional nursing body, held...

Air Jamaica is revamping its operations to reduce losses, and has unveiled a three-point business plan, which is aimed at keeping the company operating throughout this year, and to position it on a path towards financial stability. "This is a pivotal year for Air Jamaica, as we must become a lean and efficient airline to survive these difficult times," said...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding, advised the House of Representatives yesterday (January 27), that an official funeral would be held on February 9, 2009, for the late Ryan Peralto, who died on February 23. In his tribute to Mr. Peralto, Mr. Golding described him as a businessman who was very involved in the leadership of the Jamaica Manufacturers' Association (JMA). "Despite...

Jamaica's heritage and culture was part of the celebration of cultures worldwide, at the 12th annual KALEIDOSCOPE 2009, held on January 25, at the Meyer Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida, in the United States of America (USA). More than 30,000 visitors turned out to participate in the all-day festival, which showcased cultural diversity and unity in Palm Beach County....

Debate on the Sexual Offences Act 2008, which seeks to bring under one umbrella, the various laws relating to rape, incest and other sexual offences, began in the House of Representatives yesterday (Jan. 27). The Bill repeals the Incest (Punishment) Act and several provisions of the Offences Against the Person Act relating to rape and other sex crimes. Prime Minister,...

A Bill to give effect to the Montreal Convention, which outlines certain rules relating to international carriage by air, was passed in the House of Representatives yesterday (Jan. 27). In piloting the Bill, Minister of Transport and Works, Mike Henry, explained that the Convention, which was signed in Montreal on May 28, 1999, replaces the Warsaw Convention, as well as...

Minister of Health and Environment, Rudyard Spencer, has suggested that policy space should be "freed up," to include the participation of more experts, professionals, and civil society in the health sector. Mr. Spencer emphasised that health is no longer an issue for just health professionals, citing the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Asia, in 2003, which he...

The Government has announced that an official funeral will be accorded the late Senator and former Member of Parliament, Ryan Peralto, who died on Friday, January 23. The funeral service will be held on Monday, February 9, at the Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church, 62 Shortwood Road, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The body of Mr. Peralto will be at the...

A former distinguished an internationally acclaimed Jamaican Diplomat Ambassador Lucille Mathurin Mair,C.D. O.J., died this morning in Kingston. She was in her 85th year and had been ailing for some time. Paying tribute to Ambassador Mair, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and ForeignTrade, Hon. Dr. Kenneth Baugh praised Ambassador Mair for her distinguished career to the field...