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Minister of Finance Audley Shaw has been taken to seek medical attention after feeling ill during cabinet meeting this morning. Minister Shaw has been suffering from flu-like symptoms over the past few days. Information Minister Daryl Vaz  says  that  a preliminary  diagnosis  indicates that Minister Shaw’s symptoms could develop  into  an ear infection which  can  cause  vertigo- a condition that results in  giddiness and...

Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, says for the first time in recent history, the country experienced a 40 per cent decline in murder over the last 15 months. “The year-to-date homicide rate is now 821 compared to 1,097 last year. This means a reduction of 276 homicides so far this year and when compared to 2009,  some 388 fewer...

KINGSTON — The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) has re-affirmed its commitment to working with stakeholders in micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), to develop and consolidate that sector’s position within the economy. This is being done through the allocation of some $7.5 million in grant funding to the Business Entrepreneurial Empowerment Programme (BEEP), among other things. A joint initiative...

KINGSTON — Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, says his decision not to seek re-election as Leader of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and to resign as Head of Government was arrived at “after deep contemplation and prayer, seeking to do what is best for the country and the party." Mr. Golding, in a national broadcast last night (October 2),...

Cabinet has made its input in the move to protect Jamaican agricultural products in the international marketplace by noting a report on the benefits of having “Blue Mountain Coffee”, “Jamaica Jerk” and “Jamaica Rum” registered for geographical indications (GIs). According to Information Minister Daryl Vaz, when in place, the GIs should eventually lead to the Jamaican certification being recognized by...

KINGSTON — Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, has emphasised that the election of a new leader must be conducted in a mature, transparent and dignified manner, when he steps down as Head of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) in November. Mr. Golding said this is particularly important, as the party also forms the Government. “The General Secretary of the...

KINGSTON — Cabinet has approved a US$568,000 contract to IBM World Trade Corporation (Jamaica) Limited for the supply of two IBM AS/400 Power 7 servers to the National Housing Trust (NHT). Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz made the revelation during September 29 post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. He said the NHT currently...

Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding described his mother, the late Enid Louise Golding, as an outstanding educator who taught the English Language, History and Geography for over 40 years and was the founding principal of the then Old Harbour Junior Secondary School.   Hundreds turned out yesterday (Sept. 28) to pay respect and tribute to the lady whom her son,...

KINGSTON — Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, is scheduled to address the nation in a  broadcast  on Sunday, October 2. This was disclosed by Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz, at today's (September  29) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. "We can look forward to the Prime Minister addressing the country and the...

Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding, takes a last look at his mother, Mrs. Enid Golding, at her funeral service, held today (September 28), at the Holy Trinity Church, on Darlington Drive, Old Harbour, in St. Catherine. Mrs. Golding died on September 14, at the age of 91. She was married to the late Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tacius...

KINGSTON — The National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) has been observing Senior Citizens Week, September 25 to October 1, under the theme "Seniors Using Their Resourcefulness for Survival”.  The week long activities commenced with a Thanksgiving Service, at the St. Andrew Parish Church on Sunday, September 25. They continued with outreach projects, at the Jamaica Christian Boy’s Home, Kingston,...

KINGSTON — Prime Minister Bruce Golding on September 27 launched the National Identification System (NIDS) which will see every Jamaican citizen in possession of a national identification card that will have universal application. The launch took place at Jamaica House with a formal exchange of a technical cooperation agreement between the Governments of Jamaica, the Republic of    Korea and the Inter-American Development Bank which...