Issues - Governance
Cabinet to discuss Chile earthquake
Posted: Monday | March 1, 2010
Jamaica Gleaner/Power 106
Cabinet is also expected to discuss the Government’s plans to assist Chile following the massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake on Saturday which has so far resulted in the deaths of more than 700 people.
Massive damage is said to be hampering rescue teams as they struggle to reach those still buried in the rubble.
And the Chilean Government has since declared a curfew in two of the worst-hit areas - Maule and Concepcion.
Kite Boarding World Cup Series
KINGSTON (JIS):
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Courtesy of Jamaica Information Service
Jamaica is set to host the first leg of the 2010 Kite Boarding World Cup Series at Long Bay Beach, Portland, March 25 to April 3.
The 10-day tournament is expected to attract up to 1,000 visitors to see the over 50 competitors from Brazil, Wales, Norway, Spain, Poland, Australia, France, Denmark, the USA, Mexico, Italy and Jamaica.
Roselle Rd., St. Thomas, Gets Shoreline Protection
KINGSTON (JIS):
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Phase II of infrastructural rehabilitation and repairs along the Roselle roadway in St. Thomas, comprising shoreline protection works, is currently underway, says Transport and Works Minister, Hon Michael Henry.
Speaking at a media briefing on Friday (February 26), Mr. Henry said that the work, which is being undertaken by one of the National Works Agency's (NWA) Force Account Teams, commenced on February 22, with project site preparatory activities currently being implemented.
Contracts Signed for Harbour View Weigh Scale Station
KINGSTON (JIS):
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Courtesy of Jamaica Information Service
Just over $100 million is to be spent on constructing a fixed weigh scale station at Harbour View, St. Andrew, Transport and Works Minister, the Hon. Mike Henry, has announced.
House Passes Fiscal Responsibility Bills
KINGSTON (JIS):
Saturday, February 27, 2010
The House of Representatives passed amendments to the Financial Administration and Audit Act and the Public Bodies Management and Accountability Act on Tuesday, as part of the Government's fiscal responsibility framework.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, who piloted both Bills, stated that this fiscal responsibility framework will operate as the centrepiece of the reforms being undertaken to improve the management of public finances.
$31 Million River Training Project for Yallahs River
KINGSTON (JIS):
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Transport and Works Minister, Hon. Michael Henry, has signed two contracts, valued at $15.62 million each, to undertake river training works at the Yallahs River in St. Thomas.
The contracts, which were signed during a brief ceremony at the Ministry, Maxfield Avenue, Kingston, on Friday (February 26), were awarded to L&K Construction and Sean D Construction Company Limited.
JUTC Service to be Boosted By 55 New Buses
Friday, February 26, 2010
Jamaica Information Service
The public transportation system is to get a boost with the purchase of 55 new buses which will arrive in March to expand the services of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC).
Minister Mike Henry made the announcement last night on the monthly interactive radio programme, 'Jamaica House Live'.
NEPA to Implement Waste Management Programme to Address Dumping in Kingston Harbour - Vaz
Friday, February 26, 2010
Jamaica Information Service
Minister with responsibility for Information, Daryl Vaz told Parliament yesterday (Feb 24) that the National Environmental and Planning Agency (NEPA) is implementing a waste management programme which will address the practice of illegal dumping in the Kingston Harbour.
He said the initiative is being implemented in four phases:
1. The Preliminary Review of existing information on the Kingston Harbour.
2. The assessment of Private sector entities and follow-up actions.
Standard & Poor's Upgrades Jamaica's Credit Rating
KINGSTON (JIS):
Friday, February 26, 2010
Reacting to the over 99% participation success rate of the Jamaica Debt Exchange (JDX), Standard & Poor's (S&P) on Wednesday (February 24) upgraded Jamaica's long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit rating to "B-" from "SD".
First batch of farm workers off to US
Friday, February 26, 2010
Jamaica Observer
THE Ministry of Labour and Social Security has sent the first batch of farm workers for 2010 off to the United States.
The workers were recruited under the ministry's Overseas Agricultural Employment Programme.
Approximately 145 farm workers left Jamaica between February 23 and 25 for contractual employment in the Syracuse and New England areas of New York. They will work on various farms for up to nine months.
