July 2010
Samuda robbed
Published: Thursday | July 1, 2010
Gary Spaulding, Senior Gleaner Writer gary.spaulding@gleanerjm.com
Gunmen rampaged the St Catherine home of Commerce Minister Karl Samuda yesterday, holding a family member and workers hostage before stealing a firearm and cash.
A clearly shaken Samuda told The Gleaner that he felt violated, even as investigators combed his home and adjoining farm, located in the placid community of Knollis, along the Riversdale main road, for clues.
The minister said the incident took place about noon.
Sweeter deal for crooks to squeal
Published: Thursday | July 1, 2010
Jamaica Gleaner
The Cabinet has approved changes to the legislation governing plea-bargaining that should sweep away concerns that conflicting laws might jeopardise criminals' ability to rat out cronies and spend less time behind bars.
"The amendments will allow a judge or resident magistrate to impose a sentence less than the mandatory minimum sentence that can be imposed under the law," Information Minister Daryl Vaz told journalists yesterday.
Lawsuit threat on Lewin
Published: Friday | July 2, 2010
Gary Spaulding, Senior Gleaner Writer gary.spaulding@gleanerjm.com
Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin, once the highest-ranking crime-fighter in the army and the police force, seems destined to engage in a fierce legal battle waged by a government minister.
National Security Minister Dwight Nelson yesterday launched a broadside at Lewin over damning statements he made on a CVM TV interview programme on Wednesday night.
Port Royal gets $72-m makeover
Published: Friday | July 2, 2010
Jamaica Gleaner Patrina Pink, Gleaner Intern patrina.pink@gleanerjm.com
WHEN ONE thinks of Port Royal, images of swashbuckling buccaneers drowned in rum often come to mind. Other images of the earth opening up in fury eating and spitting out mice and men follow.
An imaginative mind will possibly be whisked off into wonderment, curious about the time capsule ensconced in the sea and the gems that lie in its deep dark embrace.
PM: Crime reduction needs to continue after state of emergency
Friday, July 02, 2010
Jamaica Observer
PRIME Minister Bruce Golding says the reduction in crime recorded over the past few weeks needs to continue after the state of public emergency is lifted.
Golding, who was speaking Wednesday night with listeners to his call-in radio programme -- Jamaica House Live -- said that law enforcement needs to thrive without emergency powers.
PM: Crime reduction needs to continue after state of emergency
Fri, 2010-07-02 11:43
Friday, July 02, 2010
Jamaica Observer
PRIME Minister Bruce Golding says the reduction in crime recorded over the past few weeks needs to continue after the state of public emergency is lifted.
Golding, who was speaking Wednesday night with listeners to his call-in radio programme -- Jamaica House Live -- said that law enforcement needs to thrive without emergency powers.
PM wants changes to fitness certification of vehicles
Friday, July 02, 2010
Jamaica Observer
JUNCTION, St Elizabeth — He says it is still "a work in progress" but Prime Minister Bruce Golding has plans for drastic changes in the way motor vehicles are certified as regards their fitness for the road.
For one thing, he wants the process "privatised" and he wants a way to be developed so that the onus is consistently on motor vehicle operators to demonstrate the fitness of their vehicles – not just once per year.
Lewin's claim a vengeful attack of a bitter man, says Nelson
Friday, July 02, 2010
Jamaica Observer
National Security Minister Dwight Nelson yesterday rejected a claim made by former police commissioner Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin that Christopher 'Dudus' Coke was tipped off about a United States request for his extradition, describing it as a vengeful attack by a bitter man.
NWC to take majority share in wastewater treatment company
Friday, July 02, 2010
Jamaica Observer
CABINET has given approval for the National Water Commission (NWC) to acquire majority shares in the Central Wastewater Treatment Company (CWTC), according to Daryl Vaz, the minister with responsibility for Information.
The minister was addressing Wednesday's post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Lightbourne stays
Published: Saturday | July 3, 2010
Jamaica Gleaner Edmond Campbell, Senior Staff Reporter
GOVERNMENT SENATORS yesterday lined up behind Attorney General and Justice Minister Dorothy Lightbourne as they vigorously defended her with words and their votes to defeat a motion by an opposition senator aimed at ousting her.
New NIS Rates Effective August 2
KINGSTON, (JIS):
Friday, July 02, 2010
The new effective date for revised contributions to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) is August 2, Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has confirmed.
Speaking at Wednesday's (June 30) Post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Mr. Vaz explained that the May 31 date previously approved by Cabinet was impractical, given the consultative and legislative processes.
New $30 Million Prep School for Belle Air, St. Ann
OCHO RIOS, (JIS):
Friday, July 02, 2010
Courtesy of Jamaica Information Service
Ground was broken on Thursday (July 1) for the construction of the Hampton Preparatory School in Belle Air, Runaway Bay, St. Ann.
PM Golding Thanks Security Dealers for Helping to Make JDX A Success, Encourages Them to Direct Capital to Business
Friday, July 02, 2010
Jamaica Information Service
Prime Minister Bruce Golding thanked securities dealers for the role that they played in the successful Jamaica Debt Exchange programme and urged them to encourage productive use of Capital.
Mr. Golding was addressing the Jamaica Securities Dealers Association at their annual luncheon in Kingston on June 30 when he said:
The Prime Minister noted that the Government had made policy commitments towards more prudent public spending.
Senate Rejects Motion To Censure Attorney General
KINGSTON (JIS);
Friday, July 02, 2010
An Opposition Motion seeking to censure Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Senator Dorothy Lightbourne, for her actions during the process of the extradition of Christopher Coke was easily defeated in the Senate Friday (July 2).
The Motion, brought by Opposition Senator, Sandrea Falconer, was defeated by a count of twelve votes to six. There are 13 Government Senators (including the President)and eight Opposition Senators.
Health Minister Says Sector Must Adapt New Priorities
OCHO RIOS, (JIS):
Saturday, July 03, 2010
Minister of Health, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, says that the management of the health sector must change and adapt to new priorities.
"There needs to be a shift in how we manage the business of health. It is a business and we need to manage it as such," Mr. Spencer told a three-day Ministry Retreat at the Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort and Spa in Ocho Rios, St. Ann which started on Wednesday (June 30).
Cabinet Approves Amendment to Plea Bargaining Act
KINGSTON, (JIS):
Saturday, July 03, 2010
Cabinet has approved the issuing of drafting instructions to the Chief Parliamentary Counsel for an amendment of the Criminal Justice (Plea Negotiations and Agreements) Act.
Addressing Wednesday's (June 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said the amendment will allow a resident magistrate to impose a sentence of imprisonment less than the mandatory minimum sentence.
New Safety and Health Legislation Coming
KINGSTON, (JIS):
Saturday, July 03, 2010
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles, says Jamaica is on the verge of implementing a new safety and health legislation - the Occupational Safety and Health Act - to protect the welfare of Jamaican employees in the workplace.
He said occupational safety and health was a vital link in the Ministry's development strategy and one that all organisations must embrace.
Cabinet Approves Additional Sum for Repairs to Petrojam Dock
KINGSTON,(JIS):
Saturday, July 03, 2010
Cabinet has approved an adjustment in the contract sum for civil works to the main dock at Petrojam Limited in Kingston, to repair severe damage to the facility resulting from a ship crash last year.
The value of the contract, awarded to Diving and Salvaging Limited, will move from $99 million (inclusive of a 15 per cent contingency) to $137.7 million.
Greenhouses to be established at three Institutions in St. Ann
KINGSTON, (JIS):
Saturday, July 03, 2010
Three Greenhouse technology projects are to be established at three institutions in St. Ann.
Funds for the greenhouses, which will be set up at Aboukir Institute, Brown's Town High and York Castle High Schools, will be provided by Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners (NJBP), formerly St. Ann Jamaica Bauxite Partners. Other partners in the project are the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), the Ministry of Education and Jamaica Greenhouse Farmers Association.
