Jamaica Gleaner News- Business - Thursday

Minister signs letter of intent for agri project

Jamaica's farmers and fishermen are to benefit from a project which will stimulate domestic agriculture to a state of sustainability. The project, named 'Improving Jamaica's Agricultural Productivity', is aimed at improving fishing practices and greenhouse farming....

Recession-hit Ireland to cut public employees, agencies

Battling red ink and recession, Ireland's government unveiled a sweeping plan Wednesday designed to slash its costs and reverse more than a decade of boom-fuelled excess.Finance Minister Brian Lenihan said the government must cut its payroll and demand...

Brazil, Russia want summit with India, China

The presidents of Brazil and Russia agreed Wednesday that Russia will host a summit of the world's four leading emerging market nations next year.President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Brazil, Russia, India and China "represent a powerful force,"...