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The All Island Banana Growers Association (AIBGA) has re-launched its Portland Area Council, as part of measures to assist banana farmers in the parish to become more organized and to take full advantage of aid being provided through the European Union (EU). Approximately $6 billion in assistance is being provided by the EU for the resuscitation of the banana industry,...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Audley Shaw has said that the Government is focused on facilitating investment from legitimate and reputable entities. He made the statement at the launch of the re-branding of Life of Jamaica (LOJ) to Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited on Monday (June 2) at LOJ's New Kingston head office. The launch comes some eight years...

More than 5,000 students have already passed through Miss Lou's Room since it was officially opened less than a year ago in Toronto, Canada. William Boyle, Chief Executive Officer of Harbourfront Centre, home of Miss Lou's Room which was created by the Canadian government to honour the Jamaican cultural icon, said the space has surpassed all expectations and no one...

Minister of State for Labour and Social Security, Andrew Gallimore, has called on Jamaicans to fully include persons with disabilities in the productive sector. He made the call in a speech delivered by Director of Social Security in the MLSS, Colette Roberts Risden at Abilities Day hosted by the Abilities Foundation's at 191 Constant Spring Road, on Friday (May 30)....

The House of Representatives yesterday (June 3) approved amendments to the Employment Termination and Redundancy Act 2008, to allow increased fines for companies and individuals who breach the Act. Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles, who piloted the Bill, said amendments to the Act will also allow the Resident Magistrate Court to adjudicate on matters relating to redundancy...

Prime Minister, Bruce Golding has announced that Rear Hardley Lewin has withdrawn his resignation and will continue to serve as Commissioner of Police. Addressing the House of Representatives yesterday (June 3), Mr. Golding explained that this decision was made following discussions with the Police Services Commission, Rear Admiral Lewin, and Minister of National Security, Senator Colonel Trevor MacMillan. "The task...

Prime Minister, Bruce Golding has assured that the Government is taking steps to support the efforts of the police in a number of critical, strategic areas. These include additional resources to increase mobility, and technical support for operational activity. Mr. Golding, in his statement in the House of Representatives yesterday (June 3), further informed that a number of legislative changes...

Minister of National Security, Senator Trevor MacMillan has informed that Cabinet has given its approval for the implementation of several strategies aimed at restoring calm, particularly in volatile communities. "The strategies that will be implemented include the intensification of methods to dismantle criminal networks; the strategic deployment of law enforcement personnel in communities which have recently come under attack by...

After waiting in the wings for 18 years, the last eight months have involved a lot of focus being placed by me on seeking to identify and correct a 'jungle' of inadequacies, many of which I had advised against. There had obviously been questionable actions and clear lack of vision in terms of planning, which had apparently become endemic features...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding recently led members of staff of the Office of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet Office, in hailing retiring Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Carlton Davis, for the exemplary way in which he served as head of the Civil Service. Dr. Davis retired on May 31st after forty years of service to the public sector. In addressing the...

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II knights Governor-General Professor Sir Kenneth Hall at a small ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Friday, May 30. Sir Kenneth assumed office as Governor-General in February 2006

Prime Minister Bruce Golding officially launched Disaster Preparedness Month at a national church service held at the Old Harbour Baptist Church in Old Harbour Bay on Sunday, June 1. The theme developed by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) for the month is 'Disasters are a constant reality, be prepared for any eventuality'. Addressing the service, Mr....