Building a Better Jamaica

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.

February 22, 2010
Government News Network (GNN) 

Prime Minister Bruce Golding yesterday (Feb 21) told the first Mexico-Caricom summit in Cancun, that there’s an urgent need to change the approach to development assistance provided under trade agreements which tend to be more focused on policy reform, preparing enabling legislation and technical support for implementation. 

These trade agreements he said, should address the building of trade-related structures, expanding trade capacity and encouraging investment. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

MONTEGO BAY (JIS):
Friday, February 26, 2010

Jamaicans are being urged to come together at the community level to chart a course for the development of their parish.

Making the call at the Hanover Parish Development Symposium in Lucea yesterday (February 25), Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government, Hon. Robert Montague, said that the task of planning for development cannot be the job of the Government alone.

Friday, February 26, 2010
Jamaica Information Service

Cabinet has approved the renewal of software update licence and support for the Shipping Service Provider System in the sum of US$645.6 million

Minister with Responsibility for Information, Daryl Vaz says this will enable Port Computer Services to continue its technology hosting and operational services for the container terminal and Port authority of Jamaica.

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.