JLP calls for freeze of Intec Fund
THE JAMAICA Labour Party yesterday called on Prime Minister P.J. Patterson and Finance Minister Omar Davies to freeze the Intec (Information Technology Employment Creation) Fund. It also wants the Government to suspend the work of the loan appraisal...
Multimillion dollar loan write-off for cane farmers
THE GOVERNMENT has offered cane farmers a Christmas present of a multimillion dollar loan write-off, plus $150 million in new loans at reduced interest rates for replanting. The offers delighted the 200 or so cane farmers attending the annual general...
Over 230,000 to get aid next year
JUST OVER 236,000 needy persons are to receive financial assistance under the Jamaica Unified Benefit Programme (JUBP). The social welfare programme, an amalgamation of the Food Stamp, Poor Relief and Public Assistance programmes, is slated to begin...
2001/2002 the worst tourism season ever - Desmond Henry
BLACK RIVER: MARKETING STRATEGIST Desmond Henry says the 2001/2002 winter tourist season will be a rough one for the island's south coast and can be described as the worst in Jamaica's tourism history.
Policeman shot in clash with criminals
SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland : A POLICEMAN attached to the Darliston Police Station in Westmoreland, was shot and injured on Tuesday while on duty in the Sav-la-mar area with his other colleagues.
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