Archive for October, 2008

After days of protests, workers at Kingston Wharves returned to work yesterday, with the exception of 10 of their colleagues who were made redundant.Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles made the announcement while speaking at yesterday’s opening…

More: continued here

Share the love!

Hide Sites

This statement was prepared in response to allegations and statements in the media regarding Rae Barrett’s dismissal as CEO of the National Health Fund. 1. The circumstances surrounding my dismissal are unclear, given the termination letter….

More: continued here

Share the love!

Hide Sites

A group of academics and a theologian are warning the Government to look to other strong economies for assistance, as Jamaica could see foreign aid and foreign direct investment (FDI) from the United States gradually dry up after the election of either Barack Obama or John McCain…

More: continued here

Share the love!

Hide Sites

OLD HARBOUR BAY, St Catherine: Residents of Old Harbour Bay in southwest St Catherine are calling on the authorities to reopen the post office in their community. The Gleaner understands that the facility has been closed since Hurricane Dean’s assault on the island last year…

More: continued here

Share the love!

Hide Sites

The former chief executive officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Rae Barrett, is insisting that he did nothing untoward to warrant his dismissal from the NHF.Responding to media reports for the first time since the issue came to light, Barrett said…

More: continued here

Share the love!

Hide Sites

There is a need for specific initiatives and policies to be put in place if Jamaica’s productivity level is to increase, says Prime Minister Bruce Golding.Golding, who was speaking yesterday during the National Productivity Conference…

More: continued here

Share the love!

Hide Sites

Parliamentarians on both sides of the Chamber are continuing to disregard the rules of the Integrity Commission and file their returns late.In its latest report, tabled in the House of Representatives yesterday, the Integrity Commission named 19 parliamentarians who were reported…

More: continued here

Share the love!

Hide Sites

WESTERN BUREAU: Prime Minister Bruce Golding has warned parents that they will be held responsible for the deaths of children who perish in house fires.Golding’s message came a day before the death of four-year-old Renée Brown, who perished in a fire…

More: continued here

Share the love!

Hide Sites