Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) review panel named
All eight members of the panel that has been mandated to conduct a strategic review of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) were yesterday named by National Security Minister Dr. Peter Phillips. Dr. Phillips, speaking during a press conference at the National Security...
Government of Jamaica, Opposition at odds over National Insurance Fund (NIF) money
Another row is brewing between the Opposition and the Government over the withdrawal of US$15 million ($1.03 billion) from the National Insurance Fund (NIF) to provide a loan to the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) Limited.Opposition Spokesman...
Western St Mary - Lack of jobs, poor roads, transportation woes abound
Dr. Delano Franklyn of the People's National Party (PNP) and Mayor Robert Montague of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) will contest the Western St. Mary seat on August 27. The main communities in this constituency includeCarron Hall, Gayle, Oracabessa, Boscobel and Retreat.
'Joshua' and the rod of correction
WHEN MICHAEL Manley defeated Vivian Blake to become president of the People's National Party (PNP) in 1969, it signalled a changing of the guard.Manley, younger son of founding president Norman Manley, was a trade unionist...
Early election rules - Candidates could not transport voters to polling stations
In the first general elections held under Universal Adult Suffrage in 1944, a deposit of £50 had to be made on behalf of each candidate. This was forfeited if the candidate polled less than one-eighth of the total number of votes cast in the constituency....
More work to be done by women in business
Though women have come a long way, there is still much more to be done for them to achieve longevity and growth in the field of business. This according to Andrea Graham, chief executive officer of the Small Business Development Agency....
PATH beneficiaries to be recertified
The Programme for Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) will be re-certifying beneficiaries during this financial year, in keeping with its thrust to improve operational efficiency.Colette Roberts-Risden, director of Social Security and PATH..
1987 - Nation said farewell to Edna Manley
Edna Manley, the widow of National Hero Norman Manley, and the mother of former Prime Minister of Jamaica, Michael Manley and his brother, a former Minister of Government, Douglas Manley, died at the age of 87. She was given a state funeral and was buried ...
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