LNP (Local Number Portability) cannot be unilaterally introduced into the market. LIME is ready and willing to introduce LNP. However, all the service providers would need to be in agreement and to facilitate its introduction. There are many technical and non-technical issues that would have to be discussed and agreed on before LNP becomes a reality.
Rochelle Cameron, legal & regulatory head at LIME.
- Gleaner
Whereas the Office of the Political Ombudsman, a Commission of Parliament, and whereas from all appearances the original mandate of the political ombudsman has been met, and whereas in light of the budgetary constraints the issue of value for money is raised in that it now cost Jamaican taxpayers $18.6 million annually to maintain the political ombudsman and his office, be it resolved that Parliament review and revise the terms of objectives of the Office of the Political Ombudsman. The Office of the Political Ombudsman is declared redundant.
MP for South West St. Catherine Everald Warmington
- Observer
Every person who steals, or with intent to steal, cuts, breaks, roots up or otherwise destroys or damages the whole or any part of a tree, sapling, shrub, underwood, plant, root, fruit or vegetable production growing in any place whatsoever shall be guilty of a felony, and upon conviction thereof liable to be punished as in the case of simple larceny, and if a male, in addition thereto to be whipped.
Praedial Larceny Prevention Coordinator Reginald Grant
- Gleaner
At March 31, 2011 beneficiaries who failed to honour their bond agreement owed the Government J$36.8 million, Cdn$198,557, US$176,340 and £36,371. Management was advised to provide evidence of employment for these individuals or recover the amounts as per the loan agreements and government bonding policy. Management was unable to take action to recover outstanding liability from a delinquent who received assistance of J$913,000 as the relevant loan and bonding agreements were not signed. Additionally, 31 loan agreements and 28 guarantors' affidavits for awardees who benefited from US$972,502 in tuition and J$221,932 in stipend allowances were not presented for audit inspection. Consequently we could not determine if the Government's interest was protected. Management was advised to ensure that loan agreements and guarantor's affidavit are signed in order to protect the government's interest.
Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis
- Gleaner
We are looking at strengthening the investigative capacity right across the force, so that we can do better investigations and we can respond more to the sensitivities of victims of those sexual assaults. We will be educating our public on measures they can take to reduce the risk of victimisation.
Police Commissioner Owen Ellington
- Gleaner
