May 2009
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Budget Presentation 2008 - Minister of Agriculture Hon. Christopher Tufton
Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Christopher Tufton
April 2008
In the People’s Interest: Advancing Agriculture for Sustainability and Food Security
Restorative justice programme for four violent-prone areas
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Jamaica Observer
JUSTICE Minister Dorothy Lightbourne yesterday launched a pilot of the Government's much-touted Restorative and Community Justice programme which will be rolled out in four of the island's violent-prone communities.
The areas identified are Spanish Town in St Catherine; May Pen, Clarendon; Tower Hill in St Andrew; and Granville, St James.
Portmore poised for takeoff, says PM
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Jamaica Observer
The upcoming development of the Caymanas lands, along with the earmarking of funds for entrepreneurship, will directly stimulate the Portmore economy, prme minister Bruce Golding says.
He was speaking at a town hall meeting in the municipality Tuesday night.
Plans still on for mandatory inclusion of fathers' names on birth certificates
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Jamaica Observer
PRIME Minister Bruce Golding again served notice Tuesday night of Government's plans to make mandatory the inclusion of fathers' names on their children's birth certificates.
Golding told a town hall meeting at the Portmore Heart Academy that in the event that the father does not wish to come forward, provision will be made for the mother to name the father, after which the named party will be given time to accept or contest.
Samuda Impressed with Canadian One-Stop Online Business Development Shop
TORONTO (JIS):
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Karl Samuda, has lauded BizPal, one of Canada's premier virtual shops for business applications.
BizPal (Pal stands for permits and licences) is a one-stop online service giving persons interested in setting up business all the information on the permits, licences and regulations needed, from all levels of government, to start their business.
Government to Deal with Portmore's Sewage Problems in 2010
KINGSTON (JIS):
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Prime Minister Bruce Golding told residents of Portmore, Tuesday night, that the Government is seeking to address decades-old sewage disposal problems in the community with Japanese Government support.
"We have made a submission to the Japanese Government, there is a special loan facility that they have provided, and we have included it in the list of projects that we have submitted to the Japanese Government for consideration," Mr. Golding said.
Tower Hill Added to Community Justice Tribunal Pilot Project
KINGSTON (JIS):
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Tower Hill in St. Andrew has been added to the list of communities to benefit from a pilot project for the development of Community Justice Tribunals, as the Government moves forward with the implementation of the restorative justice policy.
Souvenir Gold Coins Presented by the Bank of Jamaica in Honour of Jamaica's Gold Medal Performances at the Beijing Olympics
Jamaica Information Service
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
In its special way to honour the achievements of the Jamaican gold medal winners at the Beijing Olympics, the Bank of Jamaica today presented a number of them with souvenir gold coins.
At a ceremony at the BJO Auditorium, the central bank Governor, Derick Latibeaudiere made presentations to Usain Bolt, Shelley-Ann Fraser, Melaine Walker and Asafa Powell.
Veronica Campbell-Brown, Michael Frater and Nesta Carter were absent.
Bennett Calls for United and Creative Response to Challenges
MANDEVILLE (JIS):
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Jamaicans are being urged not to buckle under current economic and social pressures, but rather to unite and find creative ways, which can benefit themselves and their communities.
This encouragement came from Principal of the Hydel Group of Schools, Senator Hyacinth Bennett, who gave the main address at a special function to honour five retired teachers of the Black River Primary and Infant School held recently at the St. Elizabeth-based institution.
Justice System Under Severe Stress...PM Golding
Jamaica Information Service
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Prime Minister Bruce Golding, explaining the stress on Jamaica's justice system has noted that for last year alone, there were some 345,000 cases listed for the Resident Magistrates courts. This does not include the numbers listed in the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeal. Of the total some 90 percent involve criminal offences.
Portmore Poised for Entrepreneurship Takeoff - PM Golding
Jamaica Information Service
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Prime Minister Bruce Golding said that the upcoming development of the Caymanas lands, along with the earmarking of funds for entrepreneurship, will directly stimulate the Portmore economy. He was speaking at the Town Hall meeting in Portmore last night (May 26).
Agriculture Must Be Tool for Sustainable Development - Dr. Tufton
KINGSTON (JIS):
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, has emphasised that the agricultural sector should not be viewed as a rescue plan in times of crisis, but should be seen as a tool for sustainable development.
Committee recommends abolishing difference between slander and libel
BY Balford Henry Observer writer balfordh@jamaicaobserver.com
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
A committee commissioned by Prime Minister Bruce Golding to review the defamation laws has recommended that the distinction between slander and libel should be abolished and that a single civil action of defamatory publication that requires no proof of special damages be established.
The recommendation was included in the report tabled in the House of Representatives, yesterday.
'Sloppy autopsies' - Sleuth says pathologists hampering police probes
published: Thursday | May 8, 2008
Jamaica Gleaner Glenroy Sinclair, Assignment Coordinator
Claims that shoddy post-mortems were compromising police investigations have strained the relationship between government pathologists and the Bureau of Special Investigations (BSI).
In at least one case, state minister for national security, Arthur Williams, intervened to defuse the tension.
CASE property under threat from squatters
published: Monday | May 5, 2008
Jamaica Gleaner Gareth Davis Sr, Gleaner Writer
Property owned and occupied by the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland, is under threat from a group of squatters, who have 'captured' a substantial amount of its lands, despite a court ruling which went in favour of the institution.
Gov't responds to crime wave
BY Balford Henry Observer writer balfordh@jamaicaobserver.com
Friday, May 09, 2008
The Government yesterday sought to deflect increasing flak over its seeming lethargy on the frightening crime wave sweeping the island by announcing a number of old and new initiatives aimed at reducing all illegal acts, from murders to misdemeanours.
MacMillan to get security ministry
Jamaica Observer - Sunday, May 11, 2008
Prime Minister Reiterates Stance Against Corruption
LONDON (JIS):
Thursday, May 22, 2008
