'Corrupt culture' - Jamaica Chamber of Commerce criticises PNP on campaign contribution
The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) yesterday labelled as "inappropriate" the $31 million campaign contribution by the Dutch oil trader Trafigura Beheer, to the governing People's National Party (PNP)...
Munroe calls for code of conduct
Government Senator Professor Trevor Munroe says the Caribbean is one of few regions in the world where there is no restriction on foreign corporations providing a gift or money to national parties.
No schedule yet to debate cricket law
The 'Sunset legislation' which will seek to make provisions for the efficient and effective staging of Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2007 is now before the House of Representatives. But according to a spokesperson in the Clerk's office at Gordon House...
Bank cards for PATH beneficiaries
Some 2,000 beneficiaries from the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) have been targeted for a pilot programme which will see them being able to access their PATH benefit using a bank...
Jamaican-born US soldier off to Afghanistan
After a traumatic first tour of duty in Iraq, Jerome Young, a Jamaica-born member of the United States Army, is packing his bags for service in another war-torn country. Speaking from his home in the Bronx, New York, yesterday...
GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S ACHIEVEMENT AWARDEES - Teacher on top of the world
When Dorcas Roye was presented with the Governor-General's Achievement Award at a ceremony recently, she said that the gesture had put the awardees 'on top of the world.' Mrs. Roye, an educator, is the St. James recipient...
'This award means a lot'
Being in the music business for more than a decade, wooing countless fans locally and abroad, 'Richie Stephens' never knew that his contribution to community service would be officially recognised one day.
Appoint committee to monitor campaign funds - Herro Blair
Political Ombudsman, Bishop Herro Blair, has recommended that a temporary oversight committee be set up to monitor the source and use of funds for political parties.
Smith wants increased sentences
Opposition spokesman on National Security, Derrick Smith, has urged the Government to increase non-custodial penalties for persons who commit crimes. "We cannot continue to concentrate purely on enforcement. We have to prioritise prevention...
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