Jamaica
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JAMAICA-CRIME-Murder trial of Vybz Kartel adjourned again
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The murder trial of singer Vybz Kartel was adjourned to June 10 after a witness failed to appear in court on Monday Kartel, whose real name is Adijah Palmer, is jointly charged with Lenburgh McDonald and Nigel Thompson in the July 2011 murder of St Catherine businessman Barrington ‘Bossy’ Bryan, who was gunned down by men…
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Turks and Caicos recovers cash, land amid probe
KINGSTON, Jamaica – OFFICIALS in the Turks and Caicos Islands say they have recovered US$19.5 million and more than 2,500 acres (1,000 hectares) of real estate as they continue to seize assets allegedly improperly obtained by corrupt politicians. Yesterday’s announcement comes six months after the territory resumed self-government after three years of direct rule imposed by Britain due to a…
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‘Ban them now!’ Local entrepreneurs call for restrictions on agri imports
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Ban the importation of all agricultural produce which can be cultivated locally! This, according to Peter McConnell, managing director of Worthy Park Estate Limited, is the first practical step that should be taken in redressing the country’s growing import bill which now stands at just under US$1 billion. Last year, Jamaica’s agricultural export bill was recorded at…
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PM, ministers heading overseas
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller as well as several government ministers will be heading overseas in the coming days on separate engagements. Simpson Miller left for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, yesterday to participate in the 50th anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity/The African Union. “The prime minister’s participation forms part of Jamaica’s foreign policy of deepening engagement…
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PIOJ optimistic about economic growth in Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is predicting that the island’s economy could experience as much as one per cent economic growth this fiscal year based on the implementation of several key multi-billion dollar projects. PIOJ Director General, Colin Bullock, said these developments include the J$2.5 billion (One Jamaica dollar = US$0.01 cents) Major Infrastructure Development…
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Phillips, IMF defend ‘strenuous’ fiscal target for Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Gleaner- The fiscal conditionalities of the new International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement are strenuous, but necessary, IMF mission head Jan Kees Martijn and Finance minister Dr Peter Phillips argued Tuesday, amid scepticism that Jamaica can hold to its targets this time. The IMF team also introduced the new IMF Resident Representative for Jamaica, Bert Van Selm who will…
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PM leaves for African Union summit in Ethiopia
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Gleaner- PRIME Minister Portia Simpson Miller was scheduled to leave the island yesterday for Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia, where she will attend the Special 50th Anniversary Summit commemorating the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity/African Union. Simpson Miller is accompanied by Foreign Minister A J Nicholson; Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister Onika Miller; Jamaican High…
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IMF pleased with Jamaica’s progress
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Gleaner- SENIOR INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund (IMF) mission representative to Jamaica, Jan Kees Martijn, yesterday said the Fund is “encouraged by the steady progress being made” by the country under the extended fund facility (EFF). “We have found a strong resolve to implement the programme and that is indeed critical because we all realise that there are serious challenges…
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JAMAICA-HOUSING-Government to write off mortgages for 50 home owners
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaica government says it will write off the outstanding mortgage balances for 50 homeowners as part of the country’s 50th anniversary of political independence. The programme being carried out by the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing’s Jubilee Housing initiative will also result in these homeowners acquiring the necessary titles. Minister responsibility for Housing, Dr.…
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JAMAICA-CARICOM-Jamaica to debate amendment to CARICOM skills legislation
KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 22, CMC – The Jamaica government is to table amendments to the Caribbean Community (Free Movement of Skilled Persons) Act, so as to broaden the categories of skilled nationals able to access jobs in other regional countries. Labour and Social Security Minister, Derrick Kellier, will table the amendments to increase the categories of workers who can apply…
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