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Ambassador Derick Heaven, Executive Chairman of the Sugar Industry Authority, (SIA) has called for resources to be invested in the diversification of the sugar industry, for it to remain viable and competitive. "This country cannot afford a sugar industry that is social welfare, it has to be a business," he stated, adding that the country could not manage to subsidize...

Agriculture Minister, Roger Clarke, has said that the proposed 37 per cent price cut on sugar put forward by the European Union (EU) last year, would not be implemented on July 1, 2005 as was originally suggested but in July 2006. Speaking at his Hope offices in St. Andrew recently, the Minister said that the postponement of the proposed cut...

The Government of the People's Republic of China is funding the construction of a multi-purpose sports complex in Sligoville, St. Catherine at a cost of $222 million.The massive structure will offer a range of sporting activities including football, cricket, track and field, basketball and table tennis. The football field will be built with seating for 1,500 spectators, the basketball and...

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has reaped great success from its Smart Card service, with the company reporting sales of $115.5 million for the period July to September 2004. As stated by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), in its Economic Update and Outlook for July to September, the figure represents a $23 million increase over the $92.5 million...

For the period July to September 2004, the construction and installation sector grew by an estimated 3.7 per cent, relative to the corresponding period of 2003. This is reported by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), in its Economic Update and Outlook for the period. The PIOJ said the growth was mainly reflected in the non-residential sub-sector and was based...

Several roads in St. Mary and Portland, which were blocked as a result of heavy rains last weekend, have been cleared with most being able to accommodate single lane traffic. The blockages were caused by landslides, fallen trees and other debris. The heavy downpour also resulted in a section of the Wakefield to Hardware Gap main road in Portland between...

On Thursday, January 6, all roads will lead to the historic town of Accompong in St. Elizabeth for the annual Maroon festival. The event, which will be held on the birthday of Maroon war hero, Captain Cudjoe, marks the 267th anniversary of the signing of the Maroon peace treaty. It was in 1738 that the maroons of St. Elizabeth, led...

Following the announcement by the Police Service Commission regarding the early retirement of Mr. Francis A. Forbes, Commissioner of Police, Minister of National Security, Dr. the Honourable Peter D. Phillips has expressed his thanks to the Commissioner for his service to the Jamaica Constabulary Force and the country over the past thirty-four (34) years, eight (8) of these as Commissioner,...

The Police Service Commission announces that it has accepted a request from Mr. Francis A. Forbes to proceed on early retirement from his post as Commissioner of Police, Jamaica Constabulary Force, with effect from January 19, 2005. Commissioner Forbes joined the force in 1970 at the age of 19 and has had a long and distinguished career, performing in a...

The Police Service Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police, Lucius A. Thomas as the new Commissioner to succeed Mr. Francis Forbes, with effect from Wednesday, January 19, 2005. Mr. Thomas joined the Jamaica Constabulary Force in 1969 at the age of 20 years and has served with distinction for the past 36 years. He...

The Government has established a Special Fund to help victims of the tsunami disaster in Asia and Africa. Prime Minister P.J. Patterson who made the announcement on Monday (Jan. 3) said the Government would make the start with an initial contribution of J$15 Million. Jamaican firms, organizations and individuals may make contributions to the fund at branches of the Bank...

Two Appeal Court Judges and three Puisne Judges of the Supreme Court were yesterday (December 31), sworn into office by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, at King's House. Sworn in as Court of Appeal Judges were Justice Karl Harrison, effective January 7; and Justice Zaila McCalla, effective January 10. Sworn in as Puisne Judges of the...