In wake of Seaga's remarks... Mixed views from business sector leaders
THE JAMAICA Labour Party's (JLP) decision to end its co-operation with the Government and to pursue a course that would bring down the regime could lead to unnecessary disruption, sector leaders have cautioned.
REP gears up to earn own 'dough'
WESTERN BUREAU: THE RURAL Electrification Programme (REP) - the entity with the mandate of extending electricity to rural communities is seeking to become self-sustaining as it moves to implement new revenue-generating measures.
Ministry pushes reviewing Local Gov't reform
THE MINISTRY of Local Government, Community Development and Sport is currently reviewing 29 long-standing regulations under the legal reform programme of the Ministry.
Gov't seals water deals
THE MINISTRY of Water and Housing, the National Water Commission (NWC) and the French Embassy have signed five contracts for the Great River/Lucea Water Supply Project.
$Million boost for poor
A US$15 million National Community Development Project (NCDP) is being implemented in several poor communities islandwide as part of the Government's Poverty Alleviation Programme.
Stray animal shooting Bill before House
LEGISLATION IS now before the House of Representatives aimed at allowing local authorities to shoot stray animals.
Nat'l Land Agency setting up Internet links
JAMAICANS WILL soon be able to access selected land information via the Internet.
Jamalco strikers back on the job
CLARENDON: ABOUT 300 construction workers employed on the US$115 million expansion project at the Jamalco bauxite-alumina refinery, Halse Hall, Clarendon, are to return to work today, ending a two-day strike for improved pay.
PSOJ wants Omar issue 'behind us'
THE COUNCIL of Presidents of the PSOJ said yesterday that it was time for the country to turn its attention back to its serious economic and social challenges and put the Omar Davies issue "behind us".
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