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As I indicated in an address to Party supporters at the People's National Party's Headquarters last night, I would today state my position on the close preliminary results of yesterday's general election and other electoral and constitutional issues. The determination of the constitutional issues by the court, as well as the final count in all seats could have a bearing...

President of the People's National Party (PNP), Portia Simpson Miller has said that the Party accepts the announced preliminary results of the general election, which was held on September 3. "The People's National Party accepts the announced preliminary results, while reserving all legal rights under the Jamaican constitution and our electoral laws," she said in a statement issued yesterday (September...

The Jamaica Diaspora United Kingdom (UK) has congratulated the Bruce Golding-led Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) on its victory in the 2007 General Election. In a statement issued on (Sept. 4), the UK Diaspora movement said it was particularly pleased that in his first speech after the results, Mr. Golding emphasised the need for co-operation and to establish inclusiveness between the...

Businesses that are not registered with the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), are prohibited from advertising and will face prosecution involving a fine or imprisonment if they breach this law. The provision is contained in the amendments to the Registration of Business Names Act that became effective on September 3, and stipulates that only businesses that are registered are permitted...

The Palisadoes main road, which leads to the Norman Manley International Airport is now open and accessible to traffic, said Senior Communications Officer at the National Works Agency (NWA), Colin Morrison. Sea water from storm surges associated with Hurricane Felix, which passed south of the island on (Sept. 3), had flooded a section of the roadway, making it impassable for...

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) recently ended a successful six-week Calypso Hop military exchange in London, which saw the contingent performing ceremonial guard duties at the royal palaces. The contingent, which included members of the Jamaica Regiment Band, won accolades for the high level of discipline, deportment, precision marching and fine musical skills displayed. Head of the Jamaican contingent, Lieutenant...

According to preliminary results from the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ), the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has won the 2007 general election, which was held yesterday (Monday, September 3). The figures released by the EOJ last night show that of the 60 contested seats, the JLP has won 31 seats, while the People's National Party (PNP) has won 29 seats....

As the new academic year approaches and last minute back-to-school purchases are made, the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is reporting that parents should not see a marked increase in the prices of textbooks for primary and secondary schools."Overall we did not see a significant increase in the prices compared to last year," explained Director of Research at the CAC, Hugh...

With a little more than a week to go before the start of the new school year, many parents are still busy trying to purchase school supplies. If you are one of those parents, Communication Specialist at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dorothy Campbell has a few tips that can help you to make the process less stressful on the...

Nineteen Correctional Officers on Thursday (August 30), received grants valued at close to $1 million, to pursue tertiary level studies at various institutions across the island. Speaking at the presentation ceremony, which was held at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Gilbert Scott explained that the grant is in keeping with the...

Minister of Education and Youth, Maxine Henry Wilson has urged teachers and other stakeholders in the sector to work together to achieve the transformation targets in each school, and take the necessary preparatory steps that will set the tone for the new school year. Mrs. Henry Wilson, who made the call in a back-to-school broadcast on Thursday (August 30), informed...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is reporting that some 941 cases of loss and property damage have been recorded for the parish of St. James. According to the Ministry's Regional Manager for St. James, Devon Malcolm, 33 homes were totally destroyed, 241 received severe damage, 112 experienced major damage, and 555 received minor damage. "To date we have...