June 2010
Dudus about-turn
Published: Tuesday | June 1, 2010
Jamaica Gleaner Barbara Gayle, Staff Reporter barbara.gayle@gleanerjm.com
In an apparent about-face in the extradition fight over west Kingston enforcer Chris-topher 'Dudus' Coke, Justice Minister Dorothy Lightbourne said she had taken into account evidence besides the contentious wiretapping information in signing the request for proceedings to begin.
Holness slams Opposition
Published: Tuesday | June 1, 2010
Jamaica Gleaner
The Government has criticised the Opposition's objections to today's debate on the anti-crime bills as a "wanton display of hypocrisy and a deliberate intent to frustrate the will of the people" and initiatives to curb crime.
Andrew Holness, leader of government business in the House of Representatives, argued that the bills had been tabled in Parliament since September 9, 2008, and had been subjected to the extensive deliberations of a joint select committee.
Henry hails public transport workers
Published: Tuesday | June 1, 2010
Jamaica Gleaner
Transport and Works Minister Mike Henry is lauding employees within the public transportation sector in the Kingston Metropolitan Tran-sport Region (KMTR) who stuck to their task to keep transportation going despite the challenges brought on by the recent period of public disturbance within the region.
By-election for North East St Ann
Latest dual citizenship petition
JamaicaObserver.com
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
SHAHINE Robinson of the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) lost her parliamentary seat of North East St Ann in the Supreme Court today after her lawyers failed to appear.
The declaration that the seat is vacant means that the JLP currently has a 31-28 majority heading into this afternoon's no-confidence motion against the prime minister Bruce Golding brought by the Opposition People's National Party (PNP).
Golding did not force my hand, says Lightbourne
BY PAUL HENRY Observer staff reporter henryp@jamaicaobserver.com
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
JUSTICE Minister Dorothy Lightbourne has said that fresh evidence did not cause her to authorise the start of extradition proceedings against Christopher 'Dudus' Coke following nine months of stalling.
Instead, the attorney general said, she did so out of a concern that the Government could be accused of breaching its obligation under the Extradition Treaty with the United States.
Hope for West Kingston students
Education minister says some schools can reopen this week
By KIMMO MATTHEWS, Observer staff reporter matthewsk@jamaicaobserver.com
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
EDUCATION Minister Andrew Holness has given assurance that some of the schools closed in West Kingston can reopen as early as this week.
The schools were forced to close as a result of last week's three-day stand-off between the security forces and gunmen loyal to former Tivoli Gardens don Christopher 'Dudus’ Coke.
Anti-crime Bills debate could hit snag
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Jamaica Observer
THE Government has described as "a wanton display of hypocrisy", the Opposition's intent to not participate in today's debate on six anti-crime Bills in parliament.
In a statement last night, leader of Government Business Andrew Holness said the Opposition's call for more time was "unreasonable" as the Bills were tabled in parliament nearly two years ago and was subjected to extensive deliberations by a Joint Select Committee of Parliament.
Corporate Area Schools Open Tomorrow
Kingston, (JIS)
Sunday, May 30, 2010
The Ministry of Education is advising that schools in Kingston and St. Andrew will be open on Monday (May 31) with the exception of some institutions located in the West Kingston area.
According to a release from the Ministry, the Tivoli Gardens and Denham Town high schools, as well as all adjoining primary, all-age, junior high, infant and basic schools, will remain closed until further notice.
By-election looms as Shahine Robinson booted
Published: Wednesday | June 2, 2010
Barbara Gayle, Staff Reporter barbara.gayle@gleanerjm.com
The North East St Ann constituency is now without a member of parliament (MP).
The seat won by Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate Shahine Robinson in the September 3, 2007 general election has been declared vacant by the Supreme Court. A by-election is expected to be held soon.
Robinson's seat was declared vacant because she failed to file relevant documents within a specified time, arising from the election petition filed against her, alleging dual citizenship.
Golding Remains
Published: Wednesday | June 2, 2010
Jamaica Gleaner Daraine Luton, Senior Staff Reporter daraine.luton@gleanerjm.com
The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) used its majority in Parliament to secure the position of Bruce Golding as prime minister despite the parliamentary Opposition mobilising all its members to remove him.
Following a marathon debate on a motion of no-confidence brought by the People's National Party (PNP) against Golding, Parliament voted along party lines.
Grading system to be adjusted for CXC students
Published: Wednesday | June 2, 2010
Jamaica Gleaner
OFFICIALS FROM the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) will be using an adjusted grading system for examination centres affected by the recent spate of violence and unrest in Kingston and St Andrew.
Tourism Ministry to Undertake US$10 Million Promotional Blitz
Kingston, (JIS)
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
The Ministry of Tourism and the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) will spearhead a promotional blitz in key North American and European tourist markets, in a bid to prevent a projected US$350 million loss in revenue, as a result of the recent activities in West Kingston.
The campaign, details of which were finalised over the past weekend during meetings and consultations with Ministry officials and sector stakeholders and interests, is projected to cost some US$10 million, and gets underway on June 4.
Sugar Industry Commission Starts Sitting June 14
KINGSTON,(JIS):
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Newly appointed Chairman of the Sugar Industry Commission of Enquiry, Professor Alvin Wint, has stated that public hearings, geared at developing a new framework for the sector, will begin on Monday, June 14 at the Bernard Lodge Sugar Estate, St. Catherine.
Speaking Tuesday (June 1) at a press conference at the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hope Gardens, Kingston, Professor Wint said individuals and organisations interested in appearing before the Commission are welcomed to make an appointment.
Bartlett Optimistic about Prospects for Winter Tourism
KINGSTON, (JIS):
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is optimistic that Jamaica's winter tourist season will be strong, despite the negative publicity which the country suffered as a result of last week's events in West Kingston.
This by virtue of a US$10 million promotional and advertising campaign, being spearheaded by the Ministry of Tourism and Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), which gets underway on June 4 in the country's main tourist markets of the United States, Canada and United Kingdom.
Police Post to Be Set Up in Tivoli Gardens
Kingston, (JIS)
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
A police post is to be established in Tivoli Gardens, which, among other things, will serve as a hub for building a new positive relationship between the residents and the security forces.
Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding, made the announcement in a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 1) on the joint police/military operation in West Kingston.
PM Visits West Kingston
Jamaica Information Service
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Prime Minister Bruce Golding today toured sections of Tivoli Gardens, his first visit to his West Kingston constituency since the Security Forces intervened in the community on May 23.
Full Services Restored at Kingston Public Hospital
Jamaica Information Service
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the public that the Kingston Public Hospital has resumed full services today (Wednesday, June 2, 2010). However, elective surgeries and clinics will operate from 8am - 4pm daily. The University Hospital of the West Indies has resumed elective surgeries and is expected to restore full services by Friday, June 4, 2010.
Media barred as Golding tours Tivoli
BY COREY ROBINSON Observer staff reporter robinsonc@jamaicaobserver.com
Thursday, June 03, 2010
Courtesy of Jamaica Observer
Prime Minister Bruce Golding yesterday made his first visit to Tivoli Gardens in West Kingston since bloody clashes between security forces and gunmen supporting former strongman Christopher 'Dudus' Coke.
$88 billion to crush gangs
Published: Friday | June 4, 2010
Jamaica Gleaner Daraine Luton, Senior Staff Reporter daraine.luton@gleanerjm.com
IT COULD cost nearly one-fifth of the current national Budget to smash the reign of terror by gangs responsible for bloodletting across Jamaica, says Finance Minister Audley Shaw.
The island's economic growth has been retarded by a parasitic crime bug which has manifested itself in record murder rates and the scarring of its touristy image of sand, sea and sun.
Rattled teachers learn tough lesson on violence
Published: Friday | June 4, 2010
Jamaica Gleaner Nadisha Hunter, Gleaner Writer nadisha.hunter@gleanerjm.com
Tales of terror flowed freely from the lips of teachers from schools in west Kingston on Wednesday, as they vented their feelings during a debriefing session hosted by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.
