Caribbean Net News Daily Headlines: Jamaica

Former Jamaican PM suggests measures for rebirth of Haiti

2010-02-08

KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) -- Special CARICOM Envoy on Haiti Disaster Relief, former Jamaican prime minister, P J Patterson, has suggested several long term measures for the rebuilding of the earthquake ravaged nation, Haiti, which he says will ensure the rebirth of the country. "Simply putting back what was there...

China wants to strengthen cooperation with Jamaica

2010-02-08

KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) -- President of China, Hu Jintao, said that his government would like to work with Jamaica to strengthen cooperation in various fields including politics and the economy for the benefit of both countries. He was speaking during a meeting with Prime Minister Bruce Golding.

Level of improvement in Jamaica highest among Alcoa's network

2010-02-08

MANDEVILLE, Jamaica (JIS) -- The level of improvement at Jamalco in 2009 was the highest among alumina refineries in Alcoa's Global Primary Products (GPP) network. This was announced by Alcoa's Executive Vice President and President of Alcoa's GPP Business Unit, Bernt Reitan.

CARICOM to finance JDF Haiti base until March 5

2010-02-08

KINGSTON, Jamaica (OPM) -- CARICOM has given a commitment to finance the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) relief base in Haiti for another month so that humanitarian assistance from the region can continue in the earthquake ravaged capital of Port au Prince. Funding until March 5 will come from the Bahamas.