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‘Historic day’ for MSMEs
July 04, 2026
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WESTERN BUREAU:
The Government has committed to ensuring that micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) benefit from the billions of dollars being spent on public contracts, with Finance Minister Fayval Williams indicating that plans are being put in place to end the era of government procurement being reserved primarily for large established companies.
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THE EDITOR, Madam:
At the recent launch of the Spark Main Roads programme, there was an interesting announcement of plans to utilise the space above the storm drain system in Kingston to build more roads.
I believe this plan, though well intentioned it may be, is misguided.
At the recent launch of the Spark Main Roads programme, there was an interesting announcement of plans to utilise the space above the storm drain system in Kingston to build more roads.
I believe this plan, though well intentioned it may be, is misguided.
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‘Historic day’ for MSMEs - Finance minister calls for micro, small, medium-sized businesses to prepare themselves to take up government contracts
WESTERN BUREAU:
The Government has committed to ensuring that micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) benefit from the billions of dollars being spent on public contracts, with Finance Minister Fayval Williams indicating that plans are being put in place to end the era of government procurement being reserved primarily for large established companies.
The Government has committed to ensuring that micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) benefit from the billions of dollars being spent on public contracts, with Finance Minister Fayval Williams indicating that plans are being put in place to end the era of government procurement being reserved primarily for large established companies.
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Cape Verde push Argentina to the brink
MIAMI GARDENS, Florida (AP):
Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 yesterday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champions until the final minutes of extra time.
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It is not known if, or by how much, the situation has improved since the announcement of a maintenance policy of the island’s health system.
But, four years ago, the health minister, Christopher Tufton, reported that, of more than 1,800 pieces of equipment assessed by the island’s regional health authorities, only 47 per cent were fully functional. Thirty-nine per cent of the inventory was in reasonably good order or had some life in them, while 15 per cent was totally non-functional.
But, four years ago, the health minister, Christopher Tufton, reported that, of more than 1,800 pieces of equipment assessed by the island’s regional health authorities, only 47 per cent were fully functional. Thirty-nine per cent of the inventory was in reasonably good order or had some life in them, while 15 per cent was totally non-functional.
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