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The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ) is slated to commence operations during the first quarter of the next financial year. The company will be operating from 5 South Odeon Avenue, the former office of the now defunct Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC). Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Minister of Information, Senator Burchell Whiteman, said that early in the...

Minister of Commerce, Science and Technology, Phillip Paulwell has mandated the Petrojam refinery in Kingston to conduct a pilot project in 2006 to determine the performance of a cross section of motor vehicles with the ethanol blend. "Ethanol, an oxygenate, blended with gasoline in a mixture of 10 per cent ethanol to 90 per cent gasoline, is an octane enhancer...

As the festive season moves to its climax in a few days, persons are being encouraged to pay more attention to the diets of elderly family members, who may be tempted to consume foods hazardous to their health. Indeed, this segment of the population requires special attention as they usually have a range of conditions to deal with, including diabetes,...

Last Tuesday, the Jamaican Supreme Court delivered its verdict in the Kraal Case. Various persons have made comments on the matter, and there have been a number of institutional responses as well. I do not believe it is appropriate for me to second-guess the verdict of the jury in that case. More than that, it would be singularly inappropriate for...

Press Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Sandra Graham, in launching the book 'In search of a new Jamaica: A determined fight for good governance' has posed a question to all Jamaicans about their involvement in ensuring good governance. Mrs. Graham said, "While the State pursued an approach that was clearly methodical, deliberate and structured, what did you...

The $300 million Eastern Jamaica Agricultural Support Project (EJASP) had its closing out ceremony yesterday (Dec. 21), signalling the end of the initial investment phase, which started in 2000. The project, funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is aimed at improving the livelihood of small-scale household farmers within the project areas....

In a move to further increase transparency in the public sector, the Contractor General's Department will as of next year be posting contracts valued under $4 Million on its website. At present, contracts valued at $4 Million and over are posted on the department's website. This was revealed during a meeting between Prime Minister P.J. Patterson and the newly appointed...

Information Minister, Senator Burchell Whiteman has said that the government's allocation of $1.3 billion to repair flood-damaged roads, gullies and bridges was only intended to cover priority works that would enable the business of the country to proceed. The Minister, who was speaking yesterday (December 20), at a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, said major rehabilitation would follow, but...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has received a boost to its computer modernization programme with the addition of five computers as well as free high-speed Internet service to the Office of the Commissioner for one year from Cable and Wireless Jamaica. The machines were handed over yesterday (December 20) by President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cable Wireless, Rodney...

Health officials are recommending that diabetics do not overindulge in foods high in fat and sugar content over the festive season, as this could have negative effects on their health in the short term. The recommendation comes in light of the plethora of traditional Christmas foods, such as sorrel and Christmas cake and pudding as well as other sumptuous offerings,...

Senator, Dr. Trevor Munroe, Professor of Government and Politics at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus was conferred with an honourary doctoral degree - Doctor of Social Science - by the Florida International University (FIU), during the Fall Commencement at the Miami campus, on December 19. Dr. Munroe, who is also President of the University and Allied Workers...

Cabinet has given its approval for $261 million to be allocated from the government's Capital Development Fund to finance projects under the Bauxite Community Development Programme in communities that are affected by bauxite mining operations. Information Minister, Senator Burchell Whiteman made this disclosure at a post-Cabinet press briefing held today (Dec. 20) at Jamaica House. He explained that the allocation...