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PM Suggests Greater Use of Non-Custodial Sentences
 
Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding

Prime Minister Bruce Golding is advocating greater use of non-custodial sentences for non-violent crimes, and for convictions that might involve some level of violence, but not malicious violence.




NSWMA Drivers and Sidemen to Vie for Big Prizes
Friday, July 25, 2008

Drivers and sidemen directly employed to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) have been given an opportunity to vie for prizes in the recently launched 'Get the Cash Competition.'



Work on Roselle Main Road to Begin in August
Friday, July 25, 2008

Repair work on the Roselle main road, a key access road to the commercial town of Morant Bay in St. Thomas, is expected to begin in August.



River Training at Yallahs Bridge
Friday, July 25, 2008

River training to protect the banks leading to the newly constructed multi-million dollar Yallahs bridge in St. Thomas, has begun.



Developing States Challenge World Information Order
Friday, July 25, 2008

Developed states through their consolidation of media and information communication technologies often shape the views of reality and structure the perspectives of consumers in the developing states. This is the 'world information order' and it is being challenged.



Law Abiding Citizens Urged to Use Mental Resources to Tackle Challenges
Friday, July 25, 2008

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Carol Palmer, is calling on law abiding citizens to utilise their physical and mental resources to tackle the challenges facing communities.



Principal Highlights Importance of Culture in Education
Friday, July 25, 2008

Reverend Dr. Gordon Cowan, Principal of Knox High School in Clarendon, has said that the Jamaican culture should be the foundation on which the education system is built.



Ministry to Assist Christiana Potato Growers Association
Friday, July 25, 2008

Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Christopher Tufton, has said that the Ministry's $2.5 million allocation to the Christiana Potato Growers Co-operative Association Limited, will assist with the development of a tissue culture facility that will provide planting material for irish potatoes.



Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Dr. Christ...
 
 
Work on Roselle Main Road to Begin in August
Principal Highlights Importance of Culture in Education
Developing States Challenge World Information Order
Ministry to Assist Christiana Potato Growers Association
NSWMA Drivers and Sidemen to Vie for Big Prizes
 
 
 
Special Tribute for Windrush Generation
New Trade Counsel in Canada Presented with Instrument of Appointment
Collective Effort of All Jamaicans Needed for Sustained Growth - PM
Several Activities Planned for Independence Celebrations
Foreign Minister Emphasizes Importance of UK-CARICOM Forum
Bartlett Storms Europe and Boosts Investor Confidence
Beverley Anderson-Manley for Harlem Book Fair in New York
Dr. Baugh Leads Jamaican Delegation at UK/CARICOM Forum
NAJASO Holds Convention July 17 - 20
Independence Celebrations Planned for South Florida
 
 
 
Committee to Develop Policy Document for Cays
Tax Collectorates Surpass Collection Targets
DPP Calls for Video Link in Criminal Cases
80 Young People for Student Leadership Camp
WRA Urges Compliance by Licensed Water Providers
Ministry Develops Guidelines for Setting Auxiliary School Fees
JSIF and YOU Sign Contract for Mentorship Programme in 12 Inner-City Communities
Portmore Collectorate to Open on July 28
Charles Urges Employers to Upgrade Workers' Skills
More Jamaicans Using Online Facility to Pay Taxes
 
 
 
Enhanced Service in Tourism Top Priority of Ministry
ODPEM Hosts Hurricane Expo in Montego Bay
Water Minister Begins Islandwide Tours
Mayor of Montego Bay Commends NLA
Thousands Expected at Push Cart Derby August 17
Trelawny Residents Urged to Take Part in Development Process
Outstanding Teachers in CETT Honoured
Jamalco Hosts Camp for 280 Children
Land Settlement Beneficiaries Get Certificates of Title
Students Urged to Steer Clear of Conflicts
 
 
     
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Budget Debate 2008
 
 
 
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