October 2009
No reduction in School Garden Programme allocation
Published: Thursday | October 1, 2009
Jamaica Gleaner
Agriculture Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has intervened in a bid to reverse the reduction in the allocation of funds to the National School Garden Programme announced last week.
This reduction was announced against the background of the 20 per cent cut in capital expenditure mandated by Prime Minister Bruce Golding for all government ministries.
Baugh calls for urgent action on climate change
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Jamaica Observer
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Dr Kenneth Baugh has called for urgent and effective global action on climate change to avoid the catastrophic consequences of global warming.
Baugh, who made the call on the weekend at the United Nations General Assembly, pointed out that Jamaica was heavily impacted by natural disasters which are set to increase in numbers and severity as a result of the warming of earth's surface.
Gov't steps up monitoring of scrap metal trade
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Jamaica Observer
MINISTER of Industry, Investment and Commerce Karl Samuda has given the Scrap Metal Association one month to use all appropriate measures to determine whether any of its members are engaged in the illegal activity of purchasing stolen metal for export.
In addition, the minister is to set up mechanisms to monitor locations engaged in the packaging of scrap metals for export.
Samuda Wants Hotels to Support Local Manufacturers
KINGSTON (JIS):
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Karl Samuda, has called on players in the hospitality industry to support local manufacturers, whose products meet international standards.
"There has been detected, a veiled resistance to support some of our well established manufacturing entities," Mr. Samuda told a press conference at his Ministry in Kingston on Tuesday (September 29).
Government Approaching Divestment Strategically
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Jamaica Information Service
Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding has again affirmed his government's commitment to divest the State of its shares in commercial ventures, but noted that the approach will be strategic.
He was speaking to an early morning sitting of the House on September 30, following the passing of the Supplementary Estimates by the Standing Finance Committee.
Comprehensive Tax Reform Next Fiscal Year
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Jamaica Information Service
Government will apply changes to public sector fees and taxes next fiscal year. This was announced by Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding, during an early morning sitting of the House on September 30, following the acceptance of the Supplementary Estimates by the Standing Finance Committee.
"We intend, in the next fiscal year, to roll out the full programme of tax reform on which so much work has been done, but requires decision and implementation," the Prime Minister said.
Jamaica's Persistent Fiscal Problems Made Worse by Current Crisis...says PM
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Jamaica Information Service
Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, says the effects of the economic downturn have only made Jamaica's persistent fiscal problems worse.
"Our fiscal problems, made worse by the current crisis, are merely the symptom of deeper, more fundamental problems that have long bedeviled us," the Prime Minister said.
Gallimore Wants Elderly More Engaged in Community Building
KINGSTON (JIS):
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Andrew Gallimore, wants more programmes that will incorporate senior citizens in the "productive process", as well as engage them in pivotal roles in community building.
More Focus on Production and Export to Grow Economy
KINGSTON (JIS):
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
The Government will be placing more focus on growing the economy through production and export, said Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw.
This measure is in addition to prudent management of recurrent expenditure through increased efficiency in debt management, such as reducing interest costs.
Ministry Launches 'Need to Know' Campaign for PATH
KINGSTON (JIS):
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Courtesy of Jamaica Information Service
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has officially launched the 'We Need to Know' public education campaign, which encourages compliance among the beneficiaries of the Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH).
Gradual Economic Recovery in Latter Part of 2010/11
KINGSTON (JIS):
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
A gradual recovery of the Jamaican economy is projected to commence in the latter part of financial year 2010/11, as the global recession eases and the conditions in the financial markets improve.
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