'New pensions system won't be applied retroactively'
PERSONS WHO have accumulated contributions in pension funds prior to the effective date of the proposed National Pensions Act, will still be able to access their contributions, with interest. In a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday...

Government to monitor C&WJ
THE MINISTRY of Industry, Commerce and Technology will be closely monitoring the problems affecting users of Cable and Wireless Jamaica's cellular (mobile) telephone services, and will take appropriate action if they continue. Minister of State in the...

JAS efficiency comes under criticism
OPPOSITION SPOKESMAN on agriculture, J.C. Hutchinson, has expressed doubts about the efficacy of anti-praedial larceny legislation under the watch of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS). Mr. Hutchinson told the House of Representatives on Tuesday...

Deputy DPP cites problems of leadership
PAULA LLEWELLYN, Acting Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, has said that too often some leaders allow their high office or status to cause them to forget that they exist to serve their fellowmen and the organisation. She made the comments...

J'cans in Tri-State area urged to support foundation
JAMAICANS WHO live in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, have been urged to support the Build Jamaica Foundation, (BJF) in its efforts to help provide better health care and education services for the children of Jamaica. Dr. Basil Bryan, Consul...