University of the West Indies (UWI) moves to address gender imbalance - Institution initiates mentoring programmes
The University of the West Indies (UWI) has initiated mentoring programmes to address the current gender imbalance of students on the Mona campus. "It is a matter that requires attention," said Vice Chancellor Professor E. Nigel Harris adding that "one of the ways ...
Tax officers reach out to community
The Taxpayers Audit and Assessment Department (TAAD) officials played Santa Claus, minus the robes and the flowing beard, last Thursday morning at St.Paul's United Church at Lockett Avenue in Kingston. The event was a community outreach initiative, in which the staff volunteered...
NCB assists damaged schools
Fourteen schools that were damaged by the passage of Hurricane Dean have been granted monetary assistance to offset repair costs. The 14 schools across the island received cheques totalling $15 million from the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Foundation last Friday....
We must consult with those affected - Minister Henry
"We must change our thinking to look at long-term plans in collaboration with those who will be most affected," stated Michael Henry, Minister of Transport and Works, in his meeting and road tour on Tuesday, December 11, with members of the Shipping Association of Jamaica...
Expect no more executions in Jamaica - Nicholson
Opposition Spokesman on Justice, Senator AJ Nicholson, is predicting that there will never be another execution in Jamaica unless legislation is passed to nullify the effect of the Privy Council's rulings in Pratt & Morgan and subsequent cases....
RADA to be revamped, farmers to get more benefits
Black River, St.Elizabeth: Come next year, the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is to be reformed to serve farmers in a more broadbased way, according to Dr. Christopher Tufton, Minister of Agriculture. He was speaking at the official opening of the Pedro Craft...
'Gov't should ratify human rights court'
The Jamaican Government has been advised to seriously consider ratifying the jurisdiction of the Inter American Court of Human Rights.Santiago Canton, executive secretary of the Inter American Commission on Human Rights, made the recommendation Saturday...
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