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President of Jamaica Trade and Invest (JTI), Robert Gregory has said that Jamaica's ability to survive and be competitive in the global marketplace would depend on the country's ability to find innovative ways to market its cultural and creative assets to the rest of the world. He emphasized that this thrust would have to be underpinned by an inspired, educated,...

The House of Representatives, yesterday (February 26), approved the withdrawal of $1.6 billion from the Capital Development Fund (CDF) to be paid into the Consolidated Fund, to provide budgetary support for the 2007/08 financial year. Prime Minister Bruce Golding, who moved the Resolution, said the revenue estimates for 2007/08, which were approved by the House, made provision for transfers from...

The Broadcasting Commission will convene a two-day National Policy Seminar and Technical Workshop on digital switchover from March 3 to 4, for key stakeholders in the media sector. Minister of Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture Olivia Grange will officially open the event at 9:00 a.m. at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston on March 3. Chairman of the Broadcasting Commission,...

Minister of Energy, Mining and Telecommunications, Clive Mullings, has informed that the Mines and Geology Division has instituted weekly inspection of all operations along the Rio Minho in Clarendon, to ensure compliance with special operating conditions of the licences granted. He also pointed out that the Ministry was aware of the impact that mining has had on the river. "Quarrying...

Minister of Education, Andrew Holness, has called on parents to reinforce the values taught to their children at schools, when they are at home. Addressing students, parents and teachers at the Garlogie Primary and Junior High School in Clarendon on February 22, the Minister pointed out that teachers had to contend with indiscipline in the schools and it was the...

Professor Paulo Sergio Pinheiro, former United Nations (UN) independent expert for the UN study on violence against children, has called on Parliamentarians to concentrate on the plight of children in the effort to address violence in the society. Parliamentary proceedings were temporarily suspended yesterday (February 26), to allow Professor Pinheiro to address Members on the matter of violence against children....

A loan from the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) to the Banana Export Company (BECO) Limited will be finalised soon, Prime Minister Bruce Golding announced in the House of Representatives. The Prime Minister pointed out that the security documentation, that is, the assignment of loan proceeds, promissory note and letter of commitment were already in place. "A letter of commitment...

The Past Students Association of Sam Sharpe Teachers College in Granville, St. James, recently presented the college with three television sets, a DVD player, sporting equipment, and a variety of indoor games material valued at approximately $400,000. The association, with chapters in New York, Florida and locally, made a commitment to support the college some four years ago, as their...

Residents of the old capital and its environs are to benefit from expanded and renovated facilities at the Spanish Town Hospital, in less than a year, through grant assistance of US$500,000 by the Government of Spain, through the Spanish Agency for International Co-operation. The funds will be used to undertake the construction of new rooms, a nurses' station, and a...

The Scientific Research Council (SRC), Jamaica's principal public sector agency responsible for fostering and coordinating scientific research, formally unveiled their Certification Mark, and ISO 9001:2000 Certification accreditation during a ceremony at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston on Tuesday (Feb. 26). The SRC's Certification Mark is aimed at supporting the growth of industry and commerce locally, and is geared towards...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding has reiterated government's position on the need for regulations that will facilitate economic investments and remove bureaucracy. In order to achieve this, he said the government had seen the need to create a single centre where all the regulatory powers can be brought together to be exercised as expeditiously as possible. Further, he said there has...

The House of Representatives, yesterday (February 26), approved the withdrawal of $1.6 billion from the Capital Development Fund (CDF) to be paid into the Consolidated Fund, to provide budgetary support for the 2007/08 financial year. Prime Minister Bruce Golding, who moved the Resolution, said the revenue estimates for 2007/08, which were approved by the House, made provision for transfers from...