Jamaica

  • April 16, 2013
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    Government threatens to pull AirJamaica brand from CAL

    KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica Government is threatening to withdraw the Air Jamaica brand from the Trinidad-based Caribbean Airlines (CAL) following reports that the carrier would be reducing the number of daily flights to Jamaica. Last week, CAL Communications Manager Clint Williams confirmed media reports that the airline would be cutting back on the number of flights to Jamaica, effective…

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  • April 16, 2013
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    Mixed reactions to Bunting’s ‘divine intervention’ statement

    KINGSTON, Jamaica – Several stakeholder groups agreed yesterday that National Security Minister Peter Bunting sent the wrong signal about his commitment to tackling Jamaica's crime problem in statements he made on the weekend. While there was support for Bunting from several quarters, including one of his predecessors, he drew strong criticisms for statements some argued “he had no business making”.…

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  • April 16, 2013
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    Opposition “alarmed” at statement by National Security Minister on crime

    KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The main opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) says it is alarmed at a statement by National Security Minister, Peter Bunting acknowledging that the fight against crime seems to be a futile endeavour in Jamaica. “It is not only alarming; it is the tone and the manner in which he expressed himself, though I empathise with him,…

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  • April 15, 2013
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    Lessons for Jamaica from the Thatcher legacy

    legacy KINGSTON, Jamaica – In death, as in life, Margaret Thatcher remains a hugely divisive political figure: The tributes from admirers read more like hagiography writings on the lives of saints, rather than biography. Detractors conjure up one her nicknames — “Thatcher the milk snatcher” — to recall how she removed milk from the public school-feeding programme to save money…

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  • April 15, 2013
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    Clashing With Margaret On Grenada

    KINGSTON, Jamaica – The recent passing of one of the greatest political leaders of the 20th century was a shock to all who knew of her powerful leadership. Her policies were transformational, redirecting global political thinking and empowering the call for action. Her mission was a supreme belief in the force of the market and the power of the individual…

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  • April 15, 2013
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    Thatcher and the Caribbean

    KINGSTON, Jamaica – For days to come, we can expect virtual saturated international media coverage of Britain's only and longest-serving prime minister of the 20th century, Baroness Margaret Thatcher. Her unique political leadership style, her bullish toughness as a politician in wielding State power and intimidating dissent, even within her own Conservative party, had earned her the (un)flattering sobriquet 'Iron…

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  • April 15, 2013
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    FAO Workshop Pushes Caribbean Integration

    KINGSTON, Jamaica – Caribbean livestock producers may soon experience some positive gains following the recent Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation (FAO)'s workshop for chief livestock officers in the Caribbean, which concluded in Kingston last week. The workshop which pulled together representatives from more than 13 Caribbean countries and varied public and private-sector stakeholders was held with the…

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  • April 15, 2013
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    Senior IMF representative commends Government

    KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Dr. Gene Leon, the senior representative from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Jamaica, has commended the Portia Simpson Miller led administration for displaying the vision to formulate a programme, aimed at resuscitating the country’s economy. He said the programme represents a “blueprint” and a “map” which presents opportunities for Jamaica going forward. Leon made the…

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  • April 15, 2013
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    National Security Minister wants divine intervention to deal with crime

    KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – National Security Minister Peter Bunting is admitting that the fight against crime seems to be a futile endeavour in Jamaica. “I am not embarrassed to say that right now as Minister of National Security, I am going through a kind of a dark night of the soul. “We are trying very hard as a Ministry; I…

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  • April 12, 2013
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    TCI capital, Grand Turk, clamours for Sandals/Beaches hotel, Most wanted brand

    KINGSTON, Jamaica, Gleaner – GRAND Turk, the capital of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), is the latest city to invite Gordon 'Butch' Stewart to establish his Sandals/Beaches resorts there in hopes of stimulating tourism growth. The call was made by the president of the Providenciales Chamber of Commerce, Tina Fenimore, who was the first to establish a hotel on…

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