January 2010
PM Predicts Modest Growth in 2010
Sat, 2010-01-02 21:35
KINGSTON (JIS):
Friday, January 01, 2010
Prime Minister Bruce Golding says that the economy is expected to return to a path of modest growth by the middle of the year, and that this represents a new beginning which must be accelerated.
In his New Year's Message, the Prime Minister highlighted tourism and agriculture as two sectors that grew during the past year, and restated the Government's resolve to make enterprises in these and other sectors succeed.
Prime Minister New Year's Message 2010
Prime Minister of Jamaica, Hon. Bruce Golding
My fellow Jamaicans. This past year was a tough one - tough for many of you, tough for the government, tough for Jamaica.
It was a year in which we felt the full-blown effect of the global crisis with the closure of three of our four alumina plants, significant job losses and downturn in the economy.
Gov't to arrange 'appropriate recognition' for AA crash hero
Friday, January 01, 2010
Jamaica Observer
Courtesy of Jamaica Observer
PRIME Minister Bruce Golding says that the Government will arrange the appropriate recognition for Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) bus driver Annette Howard, for helping the victims of crashed American Airlines flight 331 to safety last Tuesday.
Kingston welcomes 2010 with prayers, fireworks
Corey Robinson
Jamaica Observer
Saturday, January 02, 2010
Courtesy of Jamaica Observer
AN hour before the start of the new year, many Jamaicans in the Corporate Area were either filing into churches or navigating traffic jams to the annual Fireworks on the Waterfront in downtown Kingston.
Local Gov't Officers Honoured for Commitment to Reform
OCHO RIOS (JIS):
Friday, January 1, 2010
Courtesy of Jamaica Information Service
Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), the Hon Robert Montague, has commended Mayors and Councillors for their commitment to the implementation of Local Government Reform over the past 2 years.
Tribute from Prime Minister Hon Bruce Golding MP to the Late Keats C Hall
Friday, January 1, 2010
Jamaica Information Service
The legacy of the late Keats Hall to forest and watershed conservation and management in Jamaica is immeasurable.
Our national record of maintaining valuable woodlands useful for construction, craft, agriculture, botanical and even marine uses, as well as watershed protection, would not be as advanced without his contribution to effective forest management.
PM Golding Impressed with JUTC "Angel"
Friday, January 1, 2010
Jamaica Information Service
Prime Minister Bruce Golding says that the government will arrange the appropriate recognition for Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) bus operator, Ms Annette Howard, for keeping a cool head and using her initiative to move persons away from the American Airlines crash of December 22.
New Energy Policy Tabled in Parliament
KINGSTON (JIS):
Thursday, December 31, 2009
A new energy policy document, based on national consultations and comments from a wide cross-section of society as well as current realities facing Jamaica, has been tabled in Parliament by Minister of Mining and Energy, the Hon Jams Robertson.
According to the Minister the document represents a revision of the Energy Policy Green Paper 2006-2020, which had been tabled by the previous Government in 2006 but was never debated. The new document was tabled on Tuesday, December 22.
JUTC Looks to Strengthen Operations Next Year
BY: LATONYA LINTON
KINGSTON (JIS):
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Come next year, the government-owned Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will be placing increased focus on improving its operations, including strengthening its fleet, as it strives to provide a safe, modern, and reliable bus system for the travelling public.
Bus, Taxi Fares Increase January 16
KINGSTON (JIS):
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
In keeping with the recent recommendations of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), bus and taxi fares are to be increased by 20 per cent, effective Saturday, January 16, 2010.
Transport and Works Minister, the Hon Mike Henry, in advising of the pending new transportation rate, said that the bus and taxi operators had convinced the OUR of the need for a fare adjustment, which the Government also accepted.
Classes delayed at several schools
Monday | January 4, 2010
Jamaica Gleaner
The Education Minister, Andrew Holness has indicated that several schools will not reopen for the start of the new academic term today.
He said a bulletin will be issued to parents regarding the re-opening schedule for the affected schools.
However, Mr. Holness has confirmed that the Lime Hall Primary School in St. Ann is among the schools that will not reopen today.
He said this is because necessary repairs at the school were not completed over the Christmas break.
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