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A Bill that will allow financial institutions to recognise a person's credit history as collateral is now before a Select Committee of Parliament. Prime Minister the Hon. Bruce Golding says the move will help small businesses, especially those which have demonstrated a history and a culture of meeting their obligations. He was speaking at today's (September 8) launching of the...

Seven strategic areas, aimed at effecting positive change and renewal for the Jamaican people, were yesterday (Sept. 3) discussed at a National Transformation Programme (NTP) stakeholders meeting. The topics looked at were: national parenting training, enforcement of laws, improved access to education and health, accountability and advocacy, increased social interventions, tackling strategic tipping points, and improved public service delivery. About...

Social Sector Development Specialist at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Charles Clayton, has said that a mindset change is essential if Jamaica is to solve its social problems. Mr. Clayton made the statement at a recent JIS Think Tank session, where he highlighted the social aspects of Jamaica's Vision 2030 national development plan. "A mindset change is necessary, if...

Sustainable Development Specialist at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Elizabeth Emanuel, is assuring environmentalists and the Jamaican public, that environmental preservation will play a pivotal role in the Vision 2030 Jamaica National Development Plan. "There is recognition worldwide that you cannot have socio-economic development with an unhealthy environment. The very basis of economic growth and development is your environment...

Residents of Annotto Bay, St. Mary, and surrounding areas, will be able to meet Prime Minister Bruce Golding at his next Town Hall meeting, at the St. Theresa Church on September ninth, starting at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Golding will be supported by Minister of Transport and Works, Hon. Mike Henry, who will give updates on road repair projects being financed...

The Vision 2030 Jamaica National Development Plan, which sets out a framework for the country to achieve developed status by the year 2030, is ready for implementation, the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) has said. Economic Specialist at the PIOJ, Richard Lumsden, speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (Sept.1), informed that the Prime Minister, in his budget presentation...

The National Transformation Programme (NTP) has appealed to Jamaicans to observe a period of peace and forgiveness for the next five months, in order to create a more harmonious, productive and prosperous nation. The appeal was made by Director of Communications, Research and Evaluation at the NTP, Michael Aiken, during his presentation at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank...

One of the most difficult challenges facing Jamaicans with disabilities is finding employment, and the Ministry of Labour and Social Security is determined to help them overcome this hurdle by funding projects that make them less dependent. Approximately 10 per cent of the population, or close to 300,000 Jamaicans, have a disability. However, only a small fraction are employed in...

Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, has lauded the Jamaican-owned food production and distribution company, Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery and Grill for creating its own niche market and becoming a household name in Jamaica, the Caribbean and internationally. "This is a phenomenal achievement for any company and one for which you should be justifiably proud," the Prime Minister said in...

The Hanbury Home for Children in Manchester has received an upgraded library, with computers and other educational items, from the Davis Projects for Peace, a United States-based foundation. The updated $900,000 (US$10,000) facility was made possible through a recommendation made by Jamaican born academic at Howard University, Dr. Grace Virtue. She encouraged two of her students to seek funding from...

Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding has congratulated the staff and management of Jamalco for the teamwork that is allowing the company to maintain viability and break production records during a global economic downturn. "Not only is Jamalco still in operation, but you are breaking levels and achieving levels of performance that even in less stressful times you did not achieve....

The Old Harbour Disaster Management Zonal Committee has been re-launched, providing the town and adjoining districts, with an effective body to supervise its disaster management. "This means that we have now established an interim zonal committee, where the representatives from each community will ensure that a disaster plan is in place for the various communities, especially those that are high...