Donation aids wiring project in Jamaica

Saturday May 25, 2013 JAMAICA -- Bette and Russ Dawson decided to donate funds for underground wiring, which was recently added to the scope of work during sidewalk construction. "We gave it in honor of the Benefit Society," said Bette, who is the treasurer of the organization. "Next year will be the 100th year anniversary." On May 21, the Reformer reported that the burying ...

One Jamaica Foundation undertakes school project

Gareth Davis Sr, Gleaner WriterBUFF BAY, Portland:THE ONE Jamaica Foundation, a civil society group, directed its resources to the building of a classroom and the erecting of a perimeter fence at two schools in Portland on Labour Day.Headed by Ann-Marie Vaz, the group started its Labour Day activities at the Hart Hill Basic School near Buff Bay, where residents, including tradesmen, turned out ...

Economic Growth Projected in Jamaica After Months of Contraction

Kingston, May 24 (Prensa Latina) The national economy will grow between 0.5 and one percent in fiscal year 2013-2014, says the director general of Jamaica's Planning Institute, Colin Bullock. He said, however, that during the first quarter of this year the economy shrank 0.7 percent compared to the same period in 2012. He explained that several billion dollar investment projects will help ...