Tough task - Ministers plan difficult Budget
Cabinet ministers spent most of yesterday hunkered down at Jamaica House beginning what analysts say will be the Herculean task of crafting the budget for the 2009-2010 fiscal year."The Government will be hard-pressed to finance the Budget and I can't...

Justice delayed for St Thomas courthouse
Two years after the historic Morant Bay courthouse was gutted by fire, St Thomas residents are still bearing the burden of travelling to Kingston in search of justice.Even the police, already hampered by limited resources, are...

Broadcasting Commission targets soca
Following its previous ban on vulgar and explicit dancehall songs, the Broadcasting Commission yesterday placed a further prohibition on the transmission of all soca music with content that displays, simulates or instructs sexual activities or positions.

PM regrets passing of Ken Barnes
Prime Minister Bruce Golding has expressed regret at the passing on Thursday of retired army officer, Colonel Ken Barnes."Colonel Barnes gave outstanding service and made a significant contribution to Jamaica in several areas, most notably the military...

Cement prices to come down
The Caribbean Cement Company (CCC) Limited has announced there will be reduction in the price of cement, effective Monday.This price rationalisation, according to the cement company, will see prices reduced at all its distribution centres outside of...