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The series of island wide consultations on the draft National Minerals Policy, organised by the Ministry of Mining and Telecommunications, were successful in increasing public awareness of some of the serious issues relating to minerals development in the country. "There are some serious issues relating to minerals development in the country and the series of public consultations assisted us in...

As the yuletide season nears, the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), is encouraging shoppers to learn and exercise their rights, and to practise proper budgeting and good money management, as they make their purchases. Highlighting shopping tips at a recent JIS 'Think Tank', Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the CAC, Dolsie Allen, emphasised the need for consumers to "be more knowledgeable,...

The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, has pledged its support to the Government to assist in the efforts to reduce crime and violence and also to protect the Jamaican economy throughout the current global economic downturn. This pledge was made this morning (Dec 12), during a courtesy call at Jamaica House by the new executive of the JCC, led by its...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding, notes with deep regret , the passing of former press secretary, veteran journalist and public servant, Hartley Neita. Mr. Neita died this morning. "Jamaica has lost a true public servant with the passing of Hartley Neita. He served in the sensitive areas of public relations, journalism and communications under no less than five Government administrations, Prime...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding, will head Jamaica's delegation to Brazil, when for the first time ever, the Heads of State and Government of Latin America and the Caribbean, will gather for a summit meeting, December 16 -17 in Salvador, the capital of the northeastern state of Bahia. The heads will be meeting in a new attempt to further regional integration....

The Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) will be providing more than 13,000 housing solutions across the island over the next three years, with 2, 100 of these to come on stream during the 2009 calendar year. Managing Director of the HAJ, Joseph Shoucair, made the disclosure during a press conference on Friday (Dec. 12) at the Iberostar Hotel in Rose...

Jamaica's Ambassador to the Unites States, Anthony Johnson, has described late veteran journalist, Hartley Neita, as a fervent nationalist. In expressing condolence to his family, Ambassador Johnson said Mr. Neita was an intense chronicler of Jamaica's political history and a decent gentleman, who never failed to denounce any aspect of national life, which he found to be wrong. "The distinguished...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding, in a broadcast to the nation earlier tonight, announced a package of assistance for the major sectors such as tourism, manufacturing and small business, as the Government puts measures in place to stave off the worst effects of the unfolding global financial crisis. Effective January 1, the General Consumption Tax payable by hotels will be reduced...

Fire Prevention Officer attached to the May Pen Fire Department, Sergeant Rayon Davis, is imploring motorists to take care on the roads during the Christmas season. In a recent interview with JIS News, Sergeant Davis pointed out that the increased intake of alcohol during the festive period impairs the ability of motorists to think rationally, and to be alert, which...

The first set of municipal police for St. Elizabeth were sworn in on December 11 to take up duties in the main commercial centres and bus parks in the parish. At the installation ceremony for the nine officers held in the chambers of the St. Elizabeth Parish Council, Secretary Manager, David Gardener, informed that they will patrol assigned areas to...

Teachers at the Victoria Town Primary School in Manchester were on Thursday (Dec. 11) feted by the school's administration for exemplary work during the current school term. At a function held at the Chinese International Restaurant in Mandeville, the teachers were presented with gifts while receiving words of commendation. Principal of the institution, Paul Grant, in his remarks at the...

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is on a drive to remove derelict vehicles from the streets of St. Thomas. Speaking at the monthly meeting of the St. Thomas Parish Council held on Thursday (Dec. 11) Public Cleansing Manager for the parish, Danny Barrett, said that the NSWMA has made a request for councillors to submit a list of...