Bob Marley birthday marked in Jamaica
Friday, 08 February 2013 11:45 Written by Theo Chambers Hundreds of tourists joined dreadlocked Rastafarian priests, leading reggae musicians and some of Bob Marley’s relatives at the late reggae icon’s old house in Jamaica to mark the 68th anniversary of…
OAS Permanent Council Approves Final Schedule of Meetings on the Strengthening of the Inter-American Human Rights System
The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) today approved the schedule of meetings for the last stage of the process of reflection on the Functioning of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) for strengthening the…
Church welcomes three bishops and honours members
It was an unusual sight but it made St. George’s Anglican Church very proud to welcome not one, not two, but all three bishops from Jamaica. The three bishops arrived for the Annual Corporation and Council Meeting that was held…
Jamaica NCC endorsed contracts
Jamaica NCC endorsed contractsThe Office of the Contractor-General is the Secretariat for the Contractor-General and the National Contracts Commission. However, both the Contractor-General and the National Contracts Commission are independent, separate and distinct Commissions of Parliament. The Contractor-General is responsible…
Drug boat interception – Three now charged
The three Jamaican nationals arrested last week (22 January 2013) following the interception of a drug canoe have now been charged by the RCIPS. The 57, 44 and 43-year-old men have been charged with importation of ganja and possession of…
OCG calls for Fair, Transparent & Competitive Tendering process
OCG Calls for the Establishment of a Fair, Transparent and Competitive Process for the Selection of Sub-Contractors for Major GOJ Infrastructural and Investment Projects Kingston; January 29, 2013 – The Office of the Contractor General (OCG) has renewed its call…
Drugs , boat and ammunition seized – Three in custody
Three Jamaican nationals have been arrested and are currently detained in police custody following the interception of a boat carrying drugs and ammunition in East End last night. About 9.40pm on Tuesday, 22 January 2013 , Marine Unit officers were…
Contract award recommendations by Jamaican NCC Nov 2012
The following contract award recommendations have been endorsed and/or approved by the National Contracts Commission (NCC) during November 2012, for award, under the powers which are reserved to the NCC by Sections 23D(1)(b) & (c) of the Contractor-General Act. These…
Formal publication of Special Report to parliament
Formal publication of Special Report to parliament concerning the posture of the cabinet with respect to lawful requisitions of the OCG Kingston; January 15, 2013 – The Office of the Contractor-General’s (OCG) Special Report concerning the posture of the Cabinet…
British Girl, 8, Killed In Jamaica Gun Attack
From Sky News The youngster, whose mother had taken her to the island to help alleviate a blood disorder, was reportedly shot twice. A family is in shock after a “happy, playful” British girl was killed by a gunman who…
