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New Mayor of Spanish Town, Dr. Andrew Wheatley, has vowed to clean up the old capital and to come up with new initiatives and social programmes to deal with crime and violence. "The laws of this land dictate that expenditure that is currently being used by the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NWSMA) should be spent by the (Parish) Council...

The Sergeant Ville Primary School in St. Catherine has emerged winner of the St. Catherine HIV/STI Awareness quiz competition, scoring a high of 37 points at the finals held recently at Cecil's Restaurant in Linstead. Second place went to St. Catherine Primary with 29 points while Ascot Primary placed third with 28 points. The competition, which aimed to heighten students'...

The Ritz Carlton Hotel in St. James officially reopened its doors for business today after being closed for approximately two months to repair damage from flood rains in April. More than 300 of the 427 rooms on the property are now being marketed and according to General Manager, Martin Nicholson, the full complement of rooms would be available by the...

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) will be playing a more aggressive role in policing the securities market, as it clamps down on market manipulation and insider trading. Executive Director of the FSC, Brian Wynter in his address at a market manipulation and insider trading conference held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on June 29, said that the FSC would apply...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected real gross domestic product (GDP) growth of up to 4 per cent for the Jamaican economy this fiscal year, while also projecting a return to single-digit inflation and a decline in the debt-to-GDP ratio. Hailing the Jamaican Government's decision to balance the budget this fiscal year as a "landmark decision", the Fund expressed...

Residents of Portland have been encouraged by High Court Judge, Roy Anderson to remain steadfast in their efforts to improve the economic viability of the parish and reposition it as a major destination for visitors. Delivering the keynote address at the launching of the Portland Homecoming week of activities in Port Antonio on June 27, Mr. Anderson said that Portland...

The National Youth Service (NYS) programme has been reaping immense success in preparing youth for economic opportunities, said State Minister for Education, Youth and Culture, Dr. Donald Rhodd. Dr. Rhodd, who was making his contribution to theSectoral Debate in Parliament yesterday (June 28) said this agency has been developing in young people, respect for authority, leadership, work ethic and a...

Member of Parliament for West Rural St. Andrew, Andrew Gallimore has called on the government to create a special constituency fund for the rehabilitation of farm roads. Mr. Gallimore, who was making his contribution to the 2005/06 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 28, said that the government might not be able to allocate funds for proper...

The world-renowned international Baha'i choir, Voices of Baha, will be performing in Jamaica as part of their first Caribbean Tour on July 20 and 21 at the Ward Theatre and University Chapel respectively, under the distinguished patronage of the Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke. Speaking at a press conference yesterday (June 28), Local Planning Director,...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture, Dr. Donald Rhodd, has expressed confidence in the National Youth Policy, noting that the document provided a "holistic approach towards dealing with the challenges facing our young people." The State Minister, who was addressing a post Sectoral press conference at the National Centre for Youth Development's (NCYD), Caenwood Centre...

A sum of $40 million is to be spent on the National Summer Employment Programme this year, Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture, Dr. Donald Rhodd told the House of Representatives, yesterday (June 28). Making his contribution to the 2005/06 Sectoral Debate, Dr. Rhodd pointed out that to date, more than 19,000 young Jamaicans have...

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture's flagship youth programme, Operation Phoenix has been making significant strides in empowering young people across the island. State Minister for Education, Dr. Donald Rhodd, in his contribution to the 2005/06 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 28, said that the programme had facilitated the establishment of Youth Information Centres (YIC),...