Impressive array of assets
WESTERN BUREAU: "THE ST. James Parish Council realistically needs an annual budget of $500 million to deliver the type of service that John Public deserves," said Christopher Powell, the Council's Secretary/ Manager.

A Web site to outline services
WESTERN BUREAU: ONE OF the most successful projects undertaken by the St. James Parish Council is the establishment of its Web site last year.

Gov't yet to explain GCT on horseracing
THE MINISTRY of Finance is yet to respond to Caymanas Track Ltd's (CTL) requests for clarification of how the General Consumption Tax (GCT) will apply to the horseracing industry.

'Global Evangelism 2003' comes to Jamaica
TEN EVANGELISTS from Oakwood College, Alabama, USA will participate in two weeks of gospel campaign in Jamaica during the period May 30 to June 14, 2003 under 'Global Evangelism 2003'...

KSAC terminates three security contracts
THE KINGSTON and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) has terminated its contracts with three informal security companies responsible for market security in downtown Kingston.

Parliament Committee deliberations to resume
THE JOINT Select Committee of Parliament looking at proposed legislation aimed at granting police powers to the military, is set to resume its deliberations shortly, Dr. Peter Phillips, Leader of the House...

JSIF awards million-dollar contracts
THE JAMAICA Social Investment Fund (JSIF) awarded 16 civil works contracts amounting to over $90 million during the first quarter of 2003.