The US government, through USAID’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance will today be handing more than US$300,000 worth of relief assistance to the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM).
The Sugar Association of the Caribbean (SAC) is reporting that this year’s sugar production figures fell approximately 40,000 tonnes below the projected target.
The National Water Commission (NWC) says it has managed to complete over 50 percent of the work on the Rio Cobre pipeline in St Catherine which was severely damaged during the recent storm.
The Jamaica Teachers Association, (JTA) says it is now reviewing a report, which was done to look at how teachers’ salaries in government schools can be matched with those in the private sector.
One of Jamaica’s leading financial analysts Ralston Hyman, has given the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) a failing grade for economic performance over the last year.
The Supreme Court this morning refused to grant an application made by the National Commercial Bank (NCB) to close the personal accounts of Olint boss David Smith and his wife Tracey.
Published:Wednesday | September 3, 2008 | 11:20 AM
The government said it would be moving to identify lands for relocating persons living in flood prone areas and who are constantly affected by disasters.
Published:Wednesday | September 3, 2008 | 11:19 AM
Thousands of students are expected to show up for the first day of the school year this morning despite the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Gustav last week.
Published:Wednesday | September 3, 2008 | 11:18 AM
The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is to submit to the Office Of Utilities Regulation (OUR) a sample of the calculation used to credit bills of customers who were billed outside their regular cycle.
President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant, said while most crops were spared during the passage of Gustav, the damage to infrastructure could significantly affect farmers.
Chief Education Officer, Jasper Lawrence said some schools will not open on Wednesday as scheduled due to significant damage associated with Tropical Storm Gustav.
Port Antonio mayor Floyd Patterson is reporting that efforts are being made to get food and other supplies to residents of communities in Portland, which were cut off during the passage of Tropical Storm Gustav.
Chief Education Officer, Jasper Lawrence said some schools will not open on Wednesday as scheduled due to significant damage associated with Tropical Storm Gustav.
Port Antonio mayor Floyd Patterson is reporting that efforts are being made to get food and other supplies to residents of communities in Portland, which were cut off during the passage of Tropical Storm Gustav.
