Gov’t to continue HIV/AIDS funding
Health minister, Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says the government is taking steps to ensure the continuation of Jamaica’s HIV/AIDS programme, when international funding comes to an end next year.
'Current GCT system anti-poor'
Amid public criticism that several aspects of its tax-reform proposal were anti-poor, the Private Sector Working Group (PSWG) has hit back saying that label would be best applied to the current system of general consumption tax (GCT) exemptions....
St Patrick's Foundation helping at-risk youth
They care for persons living with HIV/AIDS, provide shelter for the homeless and ensure that the less fortunate in the society are sheltered, fed and educated. They are the St Patrick's Foundation led by Monsignor Richard Albert and his hard-working team...
Coffee farmers get fertiliser to increase crop production
The Coffee Industry Board (CIB) is soon to begin distribution of fertiliser to between 5,000 and 6,000 registered farmers through licensed coffee dealers...
Riley breaks silence on Wolmer's 'injustice'
He may have been the most successful coach at the school in recent memory, but in the aftermath of the Wolmer's Boys' School-David Riley break-up, the settled dust brings a story of bitterness and raises questions around...
EDITORIAL - Move to greater transparency in Gov't
Jamaica's finance ministry and its agencies tend to be far more transparent than other government departments with information that inform, or are the effect of, public policy.For instance, each month, in arrears, the ministry posts on its website...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Laws needed to address texting while driving
THE EDITOR, Sir:MY TWO recent brushes with possible serious injury by car accident, which could have led to my demise, involved drivers texting behind the wheel, and have left me shaken, angry and mindful of the lack of legislation imposing stiff...
Artistes collaborate for Reggae Boyz song - Mr Vegas, Luciano already recorded
Two of the country's top artistes, Mr Vegas and Luciano, have already lent their voices to the Reggae Boyz theme song for the 'Road to Rio' campaign. The island's senior footballers are in the midst of preparations to attempt qualification for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil....
'Bickles' for Birmingham
WHEN the starter pulls back the trigger for the explosive start of London 2012 Summer Olympic Games, Jamaica's sprint stars will have one less thing to worry about....
College fees crippling citizens
Santiago, Chile (AP):Cristobal Steffens and his sister Natalie were the first in their family to go to college, and both emerged with good jobs...