Jamaica Gleaner Business

Published: Monday Monday | February 1, 2010

Gov't ponders fund for needy tertiary students
THE GOVERNMENT has agreed to consider, for the next financial year, a programme of support for tertiary students in dire financial distress and at risk of deregistration. Students qualifying for this programme would be determined by means testing and on the recommendation ... Read More...

Salary issue hampers naming of new commish
The intervention of Prime Minister Bruce Golding is being sought to bring closure to a dispute over aspects of the compensation package for commissioner of police-in-waiting, Owen Ellington. The Police Service... Read More...

Cement prices rise
STARTING TODAY, customers are expected to dig deeper into their pockets when purchasing a bag of cement.Carib Cement Company Limited is increasing the price of its product by seven and a half per centThe company said the increases have become necessary... Read More...