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14 killed in tragic accident |
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Saturday, 27 December 2008 |
KINGSTON – Prime Minister Bruce Golding has pledged to help the
families of the 14 persons who died and several others who were
injured, when the truck in which they were traveling along the Rio
Grande Valley Road in Portland on Friday (Dec. 19), plunged into a
ravine.
"It is a terrible tragedy, fourteen persons confirmed dead and a number
of others injured. These are persons who were leaving the Rio Grande
Valley last night, on their way to market in Kingston, when they met in
this tragic accident," Mr. Golding told JIS News, shortly after viewing
the accident scene.
"I really want to express my sympathy to the families. I spoke to some
of the relatives already... I want to speak with all of the families of
all those who were killed. But I really want to express my sympathies
to those who have lost their loved ones," the Prime Minister
emphasized, adding that at the time of speaking, equipment were on
location trying to retrieve the truck from the ravine.
Golding indicated that members of the families will be consulted to
determine "what assistance the government will be providing in this
very difficult time", adding that he will advise on this at an
appropriate time.
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Hanging sends strong message |
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Saturday, 27 December 2008 |
 BASSETERRE - Prime Minister Denzil Douglas says while his government
takes no comfort in Friday’s execution of convicted murderer Charles
Laplace, it is hopeful that it will serve as deterrent to criminals.
“Another life taken. It is a human life, but we have to be certain that
there is a deterrent among our people in taking another man’s life.
“We have a resolve to deal with the issue of crime and violence in this country,” the Prime Minister said.
The hanging of 40-year-old Laplace, who was sentenced to death in March
2006 for the murder two years earlier of his wife Diana, was the first
to take place here in a decade.
It comes against the backdrop of over 20 murders this year, which is
troubling for this small twin island Federation of 40,000 residents.
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ALP ready with proof of claims |
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Saturday, 27 December 2008 |
ST. JOHN’S - The opposition Antigua Labor Party (ALP) says it has
evidence to support its claims that the Baldwin Spencer administration
has been offering bribes to potential voters in the lead up to general
elections.
“We are holding this information to give to the election observer
missions that we have asked to come to Antigua and Barbuda,” said ALP
Political Leader Lester Bird, in his weekly address here on Sunday.
Ahead of the Prime Minister’s announcement of a new poll, which is
constitutionally due by March next year, Bird has warned that “this is
no fair election.
“The attempts at vote buying are already well and truly in place.”
The ALP leader also sought to caution members of the electorate that
they must be wary of the promises coming from the four-year-old United
Progressive Party (UPP) government.
“In this election season, it is truly quite amazing that after almost
five years of almost complete neglect, the UPP are now trying to fix
roads and to open the Mount St John Hospital that they ignored all this
time for small-minded politics.
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Jagdeo vows to protect social services |
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Saturday, 27 December 2008 |
GEORGETOWN - President Bharrat Jagdeo is confident that despite the
several challenges posed by the current global financial crisis, his
government’s social programs will not be negatively affected.
Jagdeo, who made the comments while delivering an address to members of
the Guyana Defense Force (GDF) Friday, described the social programs as
being critical to the wellbeing of citizens and that his administration
was committed to see development in the country.
The president said that despite the constraints his government remained
committed to social development and would move ahead with several
projects, including the Berbice River Bridge, several diagnostic
centers under construction and an ophthalmology centre this is due to
be opened at Port Mourant in the near future.
“We are continuing to spend on education roads, housing, health care
and many other areas…so I am a promising the country that despite of
the problem, the global slowdown, we will continue our social programs,
because its necessary to improve the lives our people,” Jagdeo said.
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PM announces stimulus plan for economy |
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Sunday, 21 December 2008 |
 Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Bruce Golding on Sunday announced plans to
stimulate the nation’s economy in light of the recession that has
impacted the United States and other countries globally.
The plan, broadcast in a radio address, consists of billions of dollars
in loans, tax cuts aimed at re-energizing small businesses and
protecting the tourism industry, and relief on mortgage payments.
Reports out of Jamaica are that, generally, Jamaicans are reacting
positively to the measures. Golding’s announcement was very timely,
coming as a majority of people were losing confidence as job losses
grew, food prices rose, and the Jamaican dollar continued to devalue,
reaching a current value of approximately J$78 to US$1.
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