The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has struck another landmark in its history, with the launch of its associate degree programme slated to be awarded in 2006.
May, 2005
Jamaica Moves Closer to Importing Liquefied Natural Gas
Jamaica’s goal of reducing its dependency on fossil fuel and importing cheaper, more environmentally friendly liquefied natural gas (LNG) is another step closer to reality as potential bidders for the construction of a terminal and storage facility toured the proposed site at Port Esquivel recently.
PRISON RECEIVES THREE COMPUTERS
Prison authorities here are now in a better position to work with the courts and manage their inmates more efficiently following the presentation of three computers today.
SIXTEEN PRIMARY SCHOOLS TO BE REPAIRED DURING THE SUMMER
Sixteen primary schools across the island will be repaired during the summer at a cost close to $1 million, under Government’s Domestic Primary Education Programme.
Disabled Farmer Receives Prosthetic Legs
Ransford Whyte, a 67-year disabled farmer from the Mafoota community in South St. James, has received a new lease on life, with the presentation of prosthetics legs by the United States-based Jamaica Relief Ministries (JRM) at a cost of US$15,000.
Gov’t Secures Grant from Japan to Implement Inner-City Project
The government of Jamaica (GoJ) has secured a US$650,000 grant from the Japanese Policy and Human Resources Development (PHRD) fund, to conduct a feasibility study for the implementation of the Inner City Basic Services for the Poor project.
Strong Performance in Manufacturing Last Year
Jamaica’s manufacturing and food processing sectors continued to thrive during 2004, growing by some 3.6 per cent, and contributing 13.8 per cent to gross domestic product.
Jamaica’s manufacturing and food processing sectors continued to thrive during 2004, growing by some 3.6 per cent, and contributing 13.8 per cent to gross domestic product.
St. Kitts & Nevis to get EC$10.5 million from the European Commission for Economic Reform
St. Kitts & Nevis to get EC$10.5 million from the European Commission for Economic Reform
St. Kitts & Nevis prosecuters attend BVI workshop
St. Kitts & Nevis prosecuters attend BVI workshop
Entrepreneur’s $20 million trip to space station back on
TRENTON, New Jersey (AP) _ Millionaire scientist Gregory Olsen’s $20 million (euro16 million) flight to the International Space Station on a Russian rocket, which was put on hold last summer because of health concerns, is back on track.
Regional Media further Sensitize to Sustainable Use of Marine Resources
Regional Media further Sensitize to Sustainable Use of Marine Resources
UK Committed to Alleviating Poverty in the Caribbean Region
UK Committed to Alleviating Poverty in the Caribbean Region
Antigua and Barbuda – Best Brand in Caribbean Tourism
Antigua and Barbuda – Best Brand in Caribbean Tourism
More Stringent Measures at the Foreign Ministry
More Stringent Measures at the Foreign Ministry