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Audley talks fiscal commitments
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2009-07-03 18:01:36
Finance Minister, Audley Shaw is reporting that the Government has committed to improvements that will ensure better governance.
St Thomas factory closure date honoured
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2009-07-03 17:53:29
The new owners of the Duckenfield factory in St Thomas, Jamaica, which has been sold by the government, have agreed to honour the original date for its closure.
Senate stalemate ends
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2009-07-03 17:49:18
The president of the senate had to cast a deciding vote in the Upper House today to end a deadlock over proposed amendments to the Factories Act.
Former OCG employees take Christie to court
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2009-07-03 17:41:44
The three employees who were fired in April by Contractor General, Greg Christie have taken him to the Supreme Court seeking orders to quash their dismissals.
New Rapid Response in September
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2009-07-03 17:33:23
A new regime to replace the Water and Housing Ministry’s Rapid Response programme is to be in place by September.
Biker killed in accident
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2009-07-03 17:27:29
A man is dead and another hospitalised in critical condition following a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Norman and Elletson Roads in Kingston this morning.
Golding congratulates PJ Patterson on his award
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2009-07-03 16:09:32
Prime Minister Bruce Golding has congratulated former Prime Minister, P.J. Patterson after he was conferred with the region’s highest honour - the Order of the Caribbean Community.
Two illegal firearms seized in Portmore
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2009-07-03 16:08:13
Six men were taken into custody following the seizure of two illegal firearms at Marlin Way in Braeton, Portmore, St. Catherine last evening.
Stiffer penalties coming for breaches of Factories Act
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2009-07-03 12:50:12
Stiffer fines and penalties are coming for owners of unregistered factories in Jamaica who breach the provisions of the Factories Act.
JTA to meet education minister next week
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2009-07-03 12:41:31
Representatives from the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) are to meet with Education Minister Andrew Holness next week to discuss the vexed issue of salary increases owed to its members.
Ochi police to clamp down on illegal operators
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2009-07-03 12:40:18
The Ocho Rios police in St. Ann, Jamaica will next week embark on a drive to rid the streets of illegal bus and taxi operators.
Health stations to set up at public events
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2009-07-03 12:38:46
The Ministry of Health in Jamaica says it will be working with organisers of events to ensure that health stations are set up at major functions.
Quarrying to be halted along sections of Rio Minho
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2009-07-03 08:34:10
The Mines and Geology Division will be halting quarrying activities along sections of the Rio Minho in Clarendon.
JCF records numerous public complaints against cops
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2009-07-03 08:33:33
The Police High Command is reporting that 322 public complaints have been filed against members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and its auxiliaries since January.
UK visa fees hiked in Jamaica
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2009-07-03 08:31:42
The British High Commission has announced significant increases in the application fees for UK visas.
BITU, Caribbean Cable return to labour ministry
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2009-07-03 08:30:18
Representatives from the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union, BITU, and the Caribbean Cable Company head back to the Labour Ministry today in yet another attempt to resolve a wage dispute.
Jamaica’s finance minister calls for more funds
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2009-07-03 08:29:35
The finance minister Audley Shaw has called for an urgent increase in the amount of money available for the Inter-American Development Bank, IDB.
UK visa fees hike
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2009-07-02 19:15:12
The British High Commission has announced significant increases in its visa application fees. Some almost as high as 100 per cent.
OCG probes auction mix up
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2009-07-02 17:50:25
The Office of the Contractor General, OCG, has launched a formal enquiry into the auction mix-up, which was being administered by the Customs Department.
Violent crimes shift to rural Jamaica
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2009-07-02 17:49:37
The Police High Command is reporting a significant shift in violent criminal activities from the corporate area to rural communities.
Paymaster lawsuit to continue in Supreme Court
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2009-07-02 17:47:41
The Court of Appeal has ruled that the multi-million dollar lawsuit brought against Grace Kennedy Remittance Services (GKRS) by Paymaster Jamaica, should continue in the Supreme Court.
Update: Cops hunt gunmen in La Roose shooting
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2009-07-02 17:46:08
A man remains in hospital and the police are now tracking gunmen who shot at patrons at the Live Wire Sports Bar and Grill, formerly the La Roose nightclub in Portmore, St. Catherine last night.
UAWU ask labour minister to help settle wage dispute
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2009-07-02 17:45:26
The University and Allied Workers Union says it has asked the minister with responsibility for local government, Robert Montague to help settle a wage dispute with the National Solid Waste Management Authority.
CARICOM heads start talks
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2009-07-02 17:44:44
Regional heads today held talks in caucus in preparation for the 30th regular meeting of the conference of CARCICOM Heads of Government.
Conduit Plans Jamaica Expansion
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2009-07-02 15:27:17
Conduit Capital Partners is planning to finance a 60MW diesel-fired expansion of its 125MW barge-mounted Old Harbour Bay plant in Jamaica with a combination of debt and equity, according to a report on www.emii.com.
Source: Gleaner/Power 106 News
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