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Human rights lobby groups, Jamaicans for Justice and Stand Up for Jamaica have welcomed the decision of the Court of Appeal, to quash the conviction and sentence of Brian Russell. The court’s decision was handed down on Monday, July 31, and the written decision will be issued at a later date. Russell had […]
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The lawyer representing interdicted Police Federation Chairman Corporal Rohan James has filed an application in the court of appeal, seeking to overturn the decision of the lower court to not immediately have the cop reinstated. Corporal James lost his bid for immediate reinstatement, when the matter was brought up in court this morning. […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has indicated that the government intends to hold the local government election, by February, next year. The local government election, which is constitutionally due every four years, was last held in November 2016. It was initially postponed because of the covid-19 pandemic. Months later, the government announced that […]
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The Trelawny police are conducting operations at several cemeteries to ascertain whether there has been any unauthorized disturbance of graves. This following the discovery of 8 charred human skulls, along the roadway in Spring Hill, yesterday. Reports are that about 6:15 p.m. residents were walking along the roadway when they stumbled upon the […]
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Ground has been broken for phase 3 of the Port Royal pipeline replacement project. The government, through the National Water Commission (NWC) will be undertaking the replacement of the aged cast iron transmission main located between the Norman Manley International Airport roundabout and the NWC pumping station at the eastern entrance of Port Royal. […]
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The opposition has made a formal appeal to the Governor General and Attorney General to not give assent to or enact the amendment to the constitution that will result in the change in retirement age for the Director of Public Prosecutions. The contentious bill was passed in both the upper and lower houses of […]
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The Haitian nationals who illegally entered Jamaica last week have applied for asylum. The 37 migrants, including some young children, were recently taken before the court, charged with illegal entry, fined $7,000 each, and told they would be sent back home. Following their arrival at Boston Beach in Portland on Monday, July 10, […]
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Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has suggested that government should consider mandating the making of a will, by all public sector workers. This would help reduce the challenges experienced by the Administrator Generals Department, in settling claims for beneficiaries of ‘dead lef’. Speaking yesterday, at the securing your legacy road show, in Montego Bay, […]
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Minister with responsibility for digital transformation, Senator Dr. Dana Morris Dixon is in the process of setting up a task force to develop a policy on artificial intelligence. In her maiden state of the nation debate in the Senate today, Dr. Morris Dixon noted that the task force will identify opportunities for the adoption […]
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Head of the Portland police superintendent Lloyd Darby says his team is awaiting word from the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) to determine whether, the 37 Haitians, who arrived on the island, by boat this week, will be charged with illegal entry, or repatriated to their country. The Haitians arrived on the shores […]
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The extensive drought affecting Portland has led to the halting of some activities at the popular Somerset Falls, as the river has dried up. Jamaica has been experiencing a meteorological drought, since March. While some parishes have rebounded to some extent, Portland continues to receive way below its average rainfall for this time […]
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The unions representing workers at the National Water Commission (NWC) are reporting that progress has been made so far, in discussions about the reclassification exercise and compensation review. Several meetings were held this week, after a notice of industrial action was issued on the NWC, last Friday. More meetings will be held next […]
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Two females are among three alleged gang members who were arrested in a targeted operation in Green Pond St. James, this morning. Their identities are being withheld pending further investigations. Police say the women and man are believed to be members of the ‘Only The Family’ (OTF) gang. Head of operations for […]
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The People’s National Party (PNP) has strongly condemned the motion of no confidence against deputy mayor Danree Delancy, in the Westmoreland municipal corporation. The motion was reportedly brought by Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) councillors, with the support of 3 former PNP councillors. The three councillors, Ian Myles, Lawton McKenzie and Garfield James, had […]
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The man accused of sexually assaulting and killing 9 year old Nikita Noel, in Hanover, 4 months ago, has pleaded guilty to the charges laid against him. 42 year old construction worker Omar Ggreen of Branberry Hill, Hanover pleaded guilty when he appeared before the Hanover circuit court, today. Following the guilty pleas […]
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The decision by the House Speaker to table some reports from the Integrity Commission, but not those from the Auditor General, in the lower house today caused opposition members to raise questions. Those questions also led to government members querying how the opposition came to have knowledge of the contents of the Auditor General’s […]
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Rehabilitation work is expected to begin within a few months on the Runaway Bay to Browns Town main road in St. Ann. The update was given by Member of Parliament for North West St. Ann Krystal Lee during a town hall meeting, last evening. She said the contractor for the project has been […]
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The headless body of Rohan Barrett, otherwise called “Black Seed” of Porus, Manchester was found in Scotts Pass, Clarendon, this morning. Barrett, whose severed head was found in front of a stall in Porus, Manchester yesterday, was wanted by the police for rape, assault at common law and unlawful wounding. Reports are that […]
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The six members of dance hall artiste Jahshii’s entourage, who were shot and wounded during a gun attack in Kingston this morning, remain hospitalized in stable condition. This as their wounds are not considered life threatening. The six were shot and wounded during a gun attack on the vehicle transporting Jahshii and his […]
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The Integrity Commission has resubmitted to parliament, the controversial investigation report that it had previously recalled. The report relates to findings on the First Rock / Airports Authority of Jamaica / Norman Manley International Airport matter, and was first submitted to the parliament in May, but subsequently recalled by the commission by way of […]
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Two reports from the Auditor General, relating to investigations into some public bodies, have been held from tabling in the lower house, for 2 months. House Speaker Marisa Dalrymple Philibert noted that the 2 month hold is a legal stipulation. The speaker related to parliament yesterday, that the practice over the past few […]
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Telecommunications Minister Daryl Vaz has revealed that all 14 parish capitals have now been equipped with free public Wi-Fi. The move comes as government continues to expand internet access as part of its digitization drive. Speaking during a post-cabinet press briefing this morning, Vaz, noted that the service, being provided by the Universal […]
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Deputy Commissioner of Police Fitz bailey is urging citizens to desist from engaging in mob killings. His appeal follows the fatal chopping of two men alleged to be cattle thieves in Watt Town, St. Ann, yesterday. Speaking at a media briefing today DCP Bailey said while he sympathizes with residents in some instances, […]
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The health ministry has allocated $3 m to each constituency for 2 special health initiatives aimed at tackling non communicable diseases (NCD). They will be rolled out over the summer months. Health minister Dr. Christopher Tufton announced the programme in parliament, today. He said $1 m will be divided equally between 2 […]
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The man who was arrested in relation to the bomb threat in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, last month has pleaded guilty. He was charged with creating public mischief and malicious communication, under the cybercrimes act. In giving an update during a press briefing today, Police Commissioner Major General Antony Anderson called on citizens […]
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The Jamaica Constabulary Force is reporting a 16% reduction in major crimes since the start of the year. Police Commissioner Major General Antony Anderson made the disclosure during a press briefing, this afternoon. He said as at July 1, there were 94 fewer murders, and 71 fewer shootings, while cases of rape declined […]
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The National Fisheries Authority has indicated that only U C Rusal Windalco has been issued a permit to restock the Rio Cobre with no more than 30,000 tilapia seed stock fry and fingerling, at multiple locations within the watershed. Further, it said only U C Rusal Windalco, and the competent authorities, have been involved […]
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People’s National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding, has claimed responsibility for yesterday’s fish restocking activity in the Rio Cobre in St. Catherine. Thousands of tilapia fingerlings were released into the river, to help revive the fish population following a recent fish kill. Golding’s claim has caused some confusion because yesterday, bauxite company U […]
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A man who allegedly stabbed a woman was fatally shot by a police officer, at the bus park, in Mandeville, Manchester, yesterday. Dead is 32 year old Cruise Palmer, otherwise known as “Fatta” a clothes vendor of St. Johns Road, Spanish Town in St. Catherine. Reports are that about 11:00 a.m., the man […]
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Four thousand tilapia fingerlings were released into the Rio Cobre in St. Catherine this morning, as part of efforts to restock the river, following a fish kill last year. The fish release, undertaken by UC Rusal Alumina Jamaica Limited / Windalco, took place at the flat bridge, and the process was overseen by the […]
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Newly appointed head of the St. Elizabeth police deputy superintendent Coleridge Minto is encouraging citizens to use trackers and other available technology, so that their motor vehicles can be recovered easily, if stolen. His comment follows the recovery of a Toyota pro-box motorcar in the parish after it was stolen from Clarendon. The […]
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A man is believed to have committed suicide, after he reportedly used his vehicle to mow down a woman and police officer in Mona, St. Andrew, this morning. Dead is 44 year old Osbourne Sprowl, of Irish Town, in the parish. The matter stemmed from an alleged domestic violence incident, involving Sprowl and […]
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Charges are expected to be laid against about 20 people, including women, who were taken into police custody, following a multi-agency operation at the Yahweh religious compound in St. James, this morning. The persons are expected to be charged for several breaches of the Child Care and Protection Act. The Jamaica Constabulary Force […]
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The government has allocated $4 m to each constituency to facilitate urban renewal development projects. Prime Minister Andrew Holness told the lower house today that phase one of the initiative, will focus on restoration works in urban areas, such as town centres, of each constituency. These works involve, among other things, zinc fence […]
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The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has rejected the results of a poll released by the People’s National Party today, showing the opposition party ahead. According to the poll, the PNP has a 5.2% lead against the ruling JLP. In a statement this afternoon, the JLP said the release of what it described as […]
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People’s National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding says he is encouraged by the results of a recent poll indicating that his party has surged ahead of the ruling Jamaica Labour Party. The findings of the Don Anderson poll, commissioned by the PNP were released at a press conference this morning. The PNP has […]
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An overwhelming majority of Jamaicans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction. This is according to the findings of a Don Anderson poll, commissioned by the People’s National Party (PNP). PNP General Secretary, Dr. Dayton Campbell was presenting the results at a press conference this morning. The poll conducted with […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness today tabled in parliament the job descriptions for ministers and members of parliament. It comes amid public outrage about the salary increase recently granted to the political directorate, and calls for accountability. Mr. Holness noted that the documents will help citizens better understand the roles and responsibilities of […]
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The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is urging persons to desist from intentionally subjecting the new polymer banknotes to unnecessary tests. This after a woman, in a video which has now gone viral, expressed concern about anomalies she noticed with a new $1,000.00 bill. She claimed that due to suspected damage, a security feature […]
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Students at the St. Ann’s Bay Infant school, in St. Ann, will continue to do their end of year assessments, despite the institution being impacted by a fire, this morning. The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) said school administrators and parents will decide on which students will attend school, over the next 3 weeks. […]
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The risk of threat for Jamaica from Tropical Storm Bret has been reduced due to the unfavourable conditions being encountered by the system. The met office said Bret is expected to dissipate by the weekend over the central Caribbean Sea. While Jamaica is not expected to be impacted by Bret, other islands are […]
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Air traffic controllers are expected to resume normal duties with the 7:00 o’clock shift this evening. This after the Labour ministry intervened, following reports of industrial action yesterday. Majority of air traffic controllers, at the 2 main airports in Kingston and Montego Bay, had called in sick for the 11:00 p.m. shift. […]
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The late retired Senior superintendent of police Delroy Hewitt was given a full police honours send off at today’s home going ceremony, at the Boulevard Baptist church. Hundreds of persons turned up to support Hewitt’s family, and colleagues from the Jamaica Constabulary Force. In paying tribute to Hewitt, Chairman of the Police Officers […]
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A rural transportation system for school children will be implemented in short order. New transport minister Daryl Vaz indicates that he has some information on how such a system could be implemented. He describes what obtains as “absolutely unacceptable”. Mr. Vaz highlights some of the challenges faced by students in his west […]
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Former police commissioner Owen Ellington is to be recommended to cabinet to chair the Transport Authority board. Transport minister Daryl Vaz disclosed today that he will be bringing the matter to Cabinet in short order. Mr. Vaz revealed the proposal to transport stakeholders at a transportation conference today under the theme “Modernizing public […]
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The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) says of the 53 police-related fatal shootings, reported so far this year, no body-worn camera footage was produced as evidence. In providing an update at a press conference this morning, assistant commissioner of Indecom Hamish Campbell said, in at least one case, it was found that during that […]
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A chief transformation officer has been engaged, to lead the implementation of recommendations to transform Jamaica’s education sector. This, according to the Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC), which is tasked with implementing the recommendations contained in the ‘Reform of education in Jamaica 2021 report’. Providing an update on the progress made to date, […]
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Several lines of inquiry are being followed by police from both the St. Andrew central and St. Catherine south divisions, into the killing of the daughter of a serving policeman. The 8 year old girl, later identified as Danielle Rowe, had been abducted from the Braeton primary school in Portmore, St. Catherine, on Thursday. […]
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Police have identified the Jamaica Defence Force soldier killed in a motor vehicle accident in Kingston, this morning. Dead is 31 year-old Captain, Blake James Roper, otherwise called Jah Ropes, of Oakfield Crescent, Kingston 6. The constabulary communications unit reported that about 1:00 a.m., Roper was travelling along the Palisadoes main road, when upon […]
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There is no attempt by the government to remove cash or paper money from the system. This was declared by Prime Minister Andrew Holness today, as he responded to concerns by some, including Opposition Leader Mark Golding about digital payments and the country going cashless. He questioned why would government print new bank […]
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Interviews have begun to find a permanent Chief Executive Officer for the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA). Michelle McIntosh Harvey, who was the CPFSA’s Director of Finance, has been serving as the agency’s interim CEO since April. McIntosh Harvey assumption of the post followed the termination of the services of Rosalee […]
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The extension of the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of the highway is about 93 % complete. Works Minister Everald Warmington gave the update during his sectoral debate presentation in parliament today. The project should be finished by August. He said the new road will cut commute time to 15 minutes. […]
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St. Ann fireman Larenzo Douse, who was killed while on duty last year, is to be given a National Honour, posthumously. Mr. Douse died after a motor car crashed into a fire truck along the Ocho Rios main road, last November. In his sectoral debate presentation yesterday, Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie also […]
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The Jamaica Police Federation says its annual conference will take a position on matters related to the compensation review agreement it signed with the finance ministry. Federation Chairman Corporal Rohan James says the finance ministry knows that rank and file officers are not better off. A memorandum of understanding signed in March allowed […]
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Opposition spokesman on national security, Peter Bunting, has urged unions representing public sector groups, not to allow government to remove annual increments from their salaries. Speaking this morning, on day one of the annual joint conference of the Jamaica police federation, Mr. Bunting chastised the government for what he described, as its chaotic implementation […]
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The government will be spending $17 m on the implementation of an early flood warning system for Port Maria, St. Mary. The system will trigger a siren that warns residents of imminent flooding during heavy rains, so that the necessary mitigation measures can be taken. Local government minister Desmond McKenzie said the system […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness said government will soon outline plans to up-skill the work force, to meet the demands of investors. Speaking at the opening of the Sandals Dunn’s River resort in Mammee Bay, St. Ann, yesterday, Mr. Holness said tourism will play an important role in the country’s growth strategy. As such, […]
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National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang is advocating for the development of model legislation and a regional migration policy, to bring structure to the movement of people across the region. This amidst an increase in illegal migration in the Americas, in recent years. Delivering the main address at the 26th Caricom standing committee […]
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The St. Ann police are again appealing to citizens to find other means of resolving domestic disputes. This as the parish recorded an increase in murders, many of them stemming from domestic violence. Head of the division Senior Superintendent Dwight Powell said over 20 murders have been committed in the parish so far […]
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Transport Minister Audley Shaw has indicated that expansion work for the Christiana taxi park, in Manchester, should start in another 3 months. The update comes in the wake of complaints by taxi operators about the lack of adequate parking facilities in the town. Saw, accompanied by Managing Director of the Transport Authority Ralston […]
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One of the 2 people in the ill-fated plane that crashed in Highgate St. Mary this morning has succumbed to his injuries. Dead is 74 year old Dudley Beek, who was the pilot. The condition of the other person is not known. Reports from the Port Maria CIB are that about 10:30 […]
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The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) has dispatched a team to the site of this morning’s plane crash in Highgate, St. Mary to conduct assessments. The incident resulted in the death of pilot, Dudley Beek, while the other occupant of the plane remains hospitalized. In a statement, the JCAA said the aircraft departed […]
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The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) has confirmed that the rate of 5.11% is applicable to the National Water Commission’s base rates. The OUR says in accordance with the NWC’s request, no adjustment will be made to its miscellaneous/reconnection fees. The OUR states that the annual Price Adjustment Mechanism change is not a […]
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President of the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) La Sonja Harrison is calling on the education and finance ministries, to address the issues that have resulted in thousands of teachers, not receiving their salaries. Ms. Harrison noted that there has been delay in salary-payment for 2 successive months, and there continues to be no word, […]
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Each constituency is to be assigned a social worker who will help residents access various government support initiatives. Labour Minister Karl Samuda made the announcement in parliament today, while making his contribution to the sectoral debate. The assignment of social workers to each constituency forms part of the ministry’s poverty intervention programme. […]
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Labour Minister Karl Samuda has sought to assure that challenges identified with the Canadian farm work programme are being addressed. He gave the assurance in his sectoral debate presentation in parliament today, as he tabled the report from the fact finding mission, which was tasked with investigating claims of mistreatment by some workers. […]
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Culture Minister Olivia Grange has pointed out that the Mammee Bay water wheel in St Ann, has great economic potential, as a heritage tourism attraction. A ribbon cutting and unveiling ceremony was held at the site, yesterday. Ms. Grange said the event represented the completion of the first of six phases of the […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has indicated that an initiative aimed at improving the infrastructure of town centres across the country, will be launched soon. He gave the commitment while speaking at the handing over of the Epworth feeder road in St. Ann, this afternoon. Mr. Holness said the improvements will include the construction […]
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The Jamaica Association for Private Security (JAPS) is calling on the government, to take steps to protect security guards, attached to companies, without government contracts. The appeal, follows an assurance by Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, yesterday, that security companies with which the government has contracts, will see these being terminated, if guards are […]
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An audit has reportedly found that motor trucks are contributing to the high number of crashes at the Mammee round-about, in St. Ann. Several crashes, involving mostly trucks, have occurred at the location since its construction. The latest crash occurred this morning. At least one person has been hospitalized, after a truck […]
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The main suspect in the multi-million dollar fraud at Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL), Jean Ann Panton, was again denied bail when she appeared in the Home Circuit Court, today. Justice Vinette Graham Allen, in denying the bail application, ordered that Ms. Panton be assigned a nursing aid, during her incarceration. Defense lawyer, […]
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Adrianna Laing, the 13-year-old girl who was being treated in the USA after sustaining severe burns in a house fire, in Springfield, Westmoreland, last September, is back in the island. Adrianna was one of four children at home on September 4, when a fire broke out. Her brothers, 7-year-old twins Jorden and Jordane, […]
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The operator of Calypso Rafting and Tubing in White River, St. Ann has welcomed efforts by the authorities to address the problem of illegal rafters. Robert Marsh has long argued that the illegal activity is hurting the tourism product. He has been calling for the matter to be fixed for several years. […]
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The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) is undertaking a capacity study on rafting activity along the White River, in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. TPDCo Executive Director Wade Mars said this is to determine how many raft captains and rafts will be allowed to operate at the lower section of the White River. There […]
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The Opposition Peoples’ National Party (PNP) has filed a law suit seeking the court’s declaration on constitutional breaches, due to continuous imposition of the states of public emergency. The PNP had indicated its intention to mount the legal challenge, last December. Opposition Leader Mark Golding gave an update, while making his contribution to the budget […]
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The Opposition Peoples’ National Party (PNP) has filed a law suit seeking the court’s declaration on constitutional breaches, due to continuous imposition of the states of public emergency. The PNP had indicated its intention to mount the legal challenge, last December. Opposition Leader Mark Golding gave an update, while making his contribution to […]
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Consultant psychiatrist Dr. Sapphire Longmore has indicated that her assistance in the situation at the Half Way Tree Transportation Centre, involving a protesting fireman, was to mitigate any harm. The fireman, Sergeant Leo Bennett, had climbed atop the centre in a bid to bring attention to the alleged poor working conditions of fire fighters […]
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The fire fighter who climbed to the top of the Half-Way-Tree Transportation Centre in St. Andrew, to demonstrate over the alleged poor treatment of fire fighters in the country, has climbed down. Sergeant Leo Bennett descended the building at around mid-day, after being there for about 6 hours. In a video circulating on […]
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Fire fighters have reportedly indicated their willingness to accept the government’s wage offer. President of the Jamaica Association of Local Government Officers (JALGO) Helene Davis Whyte made the revelation to Irie FM News this afternoon. She said the decision has been communicated to the finance ministry. Mrs. Davis Whyte said arrangements […]
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The Police Officers Association has rejected the government’s wage offer. Chairman of the association Senior Superintendent Wayne Cameron told Irie FM News that the members are not satisfied with the offer. Patrice Walters
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Opposition spokesman on finance Julian Robinson has pointed out that the government needs to treat public sector workers with respect, humility and fairness, amidst disquiet about the compensation review. In his contribution to the budget debate today Mr. Robinson warned the government against bullying the workers and pressuring the outstanding groups to agree to […]
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The Jamaica Police Federation said government continues to withhold information from police associations which is critical to the discussions for the restructured compensation scheme. Federation Chairman Corporal Rohan James is also dismissing reports that the associations have rejected the wage proposal. Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke had announced on Tuesday that $10.2 b […]
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The Local Government ministry has allocated $50m to address the impacts of the meteorological drought facing the country. Portfolio minister Desmond McKenzie explained that this is an addition to the $100m recently announced by Prime Minister Andrew Holness for the drought mitigation efforts. Mr. McKenzie said the funds will help to provide resources […]
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Members of the Elsa Leo Rhynie Hall, at the University of the West Indies Mona campus are reportedly finding it hard to cope with the sudden passing of their hall committee Public Relations Officer. 21 year old Kareem Medley, a CARIMAC student, was found dead in his dorm room on the hall yesterday. […]
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The Portland Environmental Action lobby group has indicated that it will continue to offer solutions to issues at the Blue Lagoon that had resulted in its closure. The group, in collaboration with Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement, organised a peaceful protest at the entrance to the lagoon today, calling for the attraction to be […]
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The Chairman of the Police Federation has demanded that the government pay rank and file cops a good salary, or risk having the cops only work based on what is being offered. Corporal Rohan James has indicated that, documents from the finance ministry, about the offer to cops, under the new restructured compensation scheme, […]
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The Registrar General Department (RGD) is warning Jamaicans against using unlawful means to obtain documents provided by the department. Manager of Authentication, Verification and Identity at the RGD, Kerry-Ann Jones, told Irie F M News that many persons fall victim, to unscrupulous individuals who purport to be representatives of the RGD. Ms. Jones […]
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A programme that facilitates the teachings of the philosophies of Jamaica’s first National Hero, Marcus Garvey, in schools, is to be expanded. This after the education ministry applauded the Marcus Garvey in Schools Foundation, for work done under a pilot project in 22 early childhood institutions last year, and indicated its support for the […]
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Member of Parliament for St. James West Central, Marlene Malahoo Forte is appealing to warring factions in the parish, to end the feud and seek justice, the legal way. Since the start of the year, 21 people have been murdered in St. James. This is the second highest number of murders in a […]
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Indian businessman Roshan Shegure, who was convicted of human trafficking and forced domestic labour, has been sentenced to ten years imprisonment. He was also sentenced to five years imprisonment for the concealment of travel documents. Both sentences are to run concurrently. Meantime, Roshan’s wife, Danett, was fined $1 m, or three years […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has stressed that the government remains cautious with the country’s economy, and that it is managing the budget wisely. The comment comes in the wake of criticism from the opposition about the reasons given for postponing the local government election. Speaking at a National Land Agency event today Mr. […]
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The attorney representing the Panton family has indicated that the facility where Jean Ann Panton is being held is in a terrible state and unfit for use by even healthy detainees. Sylvester Hemmings’ comment came after Ms. Panton was denied bail when she appeared in the home circuit court this morning. The lawyer, […]
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Indian businessman Roshan Shegure, who was convicted of human trafficking and forced domestic labour, has been sentenced to ten years imprisonment. He was also sentenced to five years imprisonment for the concealment of travel documents. Both sentences are to run concurrently. Meantime, Roshan’s wife, Danett, was fined $1 m, or three years […]
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Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister Floyd Green, is reminding Jamaicans, that they have until the end of this week, to comment on the regulations for the new National Identification System (NIDS). NIDS, an electronic form of identity, is expected to provide a comprehensive and secure database for capturing and […]
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The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) has named its representatives for the constitutional reform committee. It follows the Vale Royal talks on Sunday, during which the government clarified its position on the specific matters of concern to the opposition relating to the planned review of Jamaica’s constitution. The two representatives of the opposition […]
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The lower house today voted in favour of postponing the local government election for a third time, until next year February. This after portfolio minister Desmond McKenzie requested the extension in parliament, today. As expected, government MP’s voted in favour, while the opposition again objected and voted against the postponement. The PNP […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has described as bad mind, the actions of some persons who sought to tarnish Jamaica’s image, due to the report from the Integrity Commission. The Commission had investigated matters deemed to be a conflict of interest, involving Mr. Holness and the operator of a construction company that was awarded some […]
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The Chairman of the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation has requested a police report regarding yesterday’s confrontation between vendors and members of the police force in the Burke Road area. Mayor Norman Scott told Irie FM News that the altercation occurred during a joint operation between the police and the municipal team, to remove the […]
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Former employee at fraud-hit Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) Jean Ann Panton has been remanded in custody until February 24. This following her appearance in the Supreme Court this morning, hours after being charged, with larceny as a servant, forgery, uttering forged documents, breaches of the proceeds of crime and cybercrimes acts. In […]
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In light of the explanation given by the Integrity Commission regarding its decision not to simultaneously table the report on the Prime Minister, and its ruling on the report, the Opposition People’s National Party has maintained that the contents of the report, remain a serious cause for concern. The party said the serious conflict […]
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The Integrity Commission sought to bring clarity to the matter relating to the report of its Director of Investigation and the ruling of the Director of Corruption Prosecution, in the matter of Westcon Construction limited and the Prime Minister. This followed a number of public statements about how the Commission handled the reports of […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness said the controversy surrounding the report tabled by the Integrity Commission earlier this week provides an opportunity for the legislation, which governs the Commission, to be reviewed. In a report tabled in parliament on Tuesday, the Integrity Commission’s Director of Investigation cited a conflict of interest between the Prime Minister […]
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Opposition Leader Mark Golding says he is not impressed by the objectives outlined for the new financial year by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen during his throne speech this morning. Sir Patrick gave the speech during the ceremonial opening of parliament. Among the flagship projects to be advanced, is the new parliament building. […]
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The introduction of measures to deal with unexplained wealth is one of the priorities that government will be seeking to tackle this legislative year. This according to Governor General Sir Patrick Allen, who delivered the throne speech at the ceremonial opening of parliament this morning. Sir Patrick noted that government will pursue key […]
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There is no room in the budget for the upcoming fiscal year for salary payments in the current fiscal year under the public sector restructured compensation system. The reminder was issued by Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke in parliament today. Several public sector groups, including teachers and police, are yet to agree to […]
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If all goes according to plan, the government is looking to spend one trillion dollars, in the next fiscal year (2023/2024). Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke told parliament today that this trillion dollar budget is the first in Jamaica’s history. He said the 2023/2024 expenditure includes funding to cover the public sector […]
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A St. Ann family has been left in shock and mourning following the gruesome murder of a man in Priory, this morning. The deceased has been identified as 32-year-old Wesley Trench of Mt. Edgecombe in Runaway Bay and Priory. Trench’s body, with stab wounds, was found beside his car, along the main road, […]
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The island’s public teachers have again rejected the government’s offer under the public sector restructured compensation programme. Delegates of the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) voted in the majority against the offer during today’s special conference in Kingston. JTA President La Sonja Harrison reiterated that the teachers want a liveable wage. She said […]
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59 firearms were seized at the Freeport Wharf in Montego Bay, St. James, today. This is the second major gun seizure at the wharf, in just over a week. Last Friday, 20 guns and 50 rounds of ammunition were recovered. Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the crime and security portfolio, […]
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Traffic police have been directed to use their discretion as it relates to public passenger vehicles, transporting children without a child seat. Taxi operators had complained that the child restraint regulation under the new road traffic act is impractical, that getting a child seat is expensive, and that the law would result in loss […]
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Amendments are to be made to the new Road Traffic act and accompanying regulations, relating to child restraint systems. The announcement was made this afternoon by Prime Minister Andrew Holness, following deliberations on the issue by the executive during the cabinet retreat. It comes in the wake of complaints by taxi operators that […]
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The United States Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) is to intensify its probe into the multi-million dollar fraud at Stocks and Securities Limited. Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke gave the update today while addressing the Financial Investigations Divisions conference. Dr Clarke said the government will allocate funds to pay for the international […]
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The National Road Safety Council (NRSC) has welcomed the implementation of the new road traffic act. The act, which is now in effect, has harsher penalties for offences. Among the stiffer penalties are hefty fines for breaches committed by motorcycle drivers. A loud muffler and popping a wheelie, will attract a fine […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is moving quickly to incorporate new, cleaner technologies into the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet, with the launch of the first battery electric bus for public transportation. The bus, which seats 35 people and has facilities for members of the disabled community, as well as parents […]
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The St Ann police say normality has returned to operations at the Ocho Rios lock up after inmates caused a disturbance earlier this afternoon. Reports are that about 3:15 p.m. a cell search was undertaken at the lock up and prisoners objected to the search and became boisterous. The incident was later brought […]
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The Financial Services Commission (FSC) assumed temporary management of Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL), effective today. The agency has also appointed Kenneth Tomlinson of business recovery services limited as the temporary manager. This follows Mr. Tomlinson’s appointment as special auditor, effective January 13. This is the latest development after news emerged that […]
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Embattled financial investment entity Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) has been ordered to repay millions of dollars taken from the account of Usain Bolt within 10 days or face legal action. Bolt is among several clients of SSL whose monies were depleted from their accounts, through fraudulent action, on the part of a former […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has stated that effort will be made to get all unattached youth, especially males, enlisted in the Jamaica National Service Corp. The programme, which was conceptualized by Holness in 2016, targets young people, between ages 18 and 23 years, creating an avenue for them to be fully empowered through national […]
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The value of a large shipment of cocaine seized at the Kingston port earlier today has not yet been determined, as the illicit drug is still being weighed. A multi-agency pre-dawn operation was conducted at the port of Kingston, resulting in the seizure of hundreds of kilos of cocaine. Teams from the Jamaica […]
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Commissioner of Police Major General Antony Anderson says the nation’s police have become more adept at dealing with domestic violence cases where males are the victims. This as he notes some 28 percent of domestic violence victims in the past year were males. The commissioner made the observation while speaking at a national […]
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A coastal protection project will commence in Annotto Bay, St. Mary, in June. Prime Minister Andrew Holness made the revelation, during the opening ceremony for the Port Maria fire station, in the parish, today. He said the coastal protection project represents a significant investment in St. Mary, as Annotto Bay has the potential […]
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Security measures will be implemented to protect the recently built Negril sign in Westmoreland. This following the theft of solar powered lights that were installed at the location. The lights were stolen earlier this month. Speaking with Irie FM News, communication strategist in the tourism ministry, Delano Seiveright, expressed disappointment at the […]
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A 3 month old baby boy, who had been abducted from his home in St. Catherine yesterday has been found safe in St. James. The woman, who reportedly took the child, is now in police custody. The child, Roshane Hall, of Horizon Park in Spanish Town, is being examined by doctors at a […]
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The Jamaica Association of Social Workers is calling for mandatory background checks or other due diligence processes for locals and foreign nationals who intend to have direct interactions with vulnerable groups including children. The recommendation is one of four proposed by the group, and follows a report from the Office of the Children’s Advocate […]
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Human rights group Jamaicans for Justice is calling on the Public Services Commission to act with alacrity in suspending the Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency, Rosalee Gage-Grey, from official duties pending the outcome of a comprehensive investigation. This follows a report from the Office of the Children’s Advocate […]
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Opposition spokesperson on health Dr. Morais Guy is calling on the government to implement mandatory negative PCR test results to facilitate entry into the island, for persons travelling from China. His call comes after reports of a massive up-tick in covid-19 cases in China. Dr. Guy says Jamaica is doing well in stemming […]
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At least 2 farmers, who are yet to get any animal feed, are hoping that by tomorrow, they will be able to source supplies, to avoid any further worry about the impact of the feed shortage. Following weeks of feed shortage, manufacturers began distribution of feed yesterday, with the process expected to continue over […]
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The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) has indicated that some farmers have received animal feed, while more feed will be distributed over the next few days. This relief comes in the wake of a feed shortage that left many livestock farmers worried, due to having limited food for their ruminants and poultry, even while they […]
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25 new pick ups were handed over to the Jamaica Constabulary Force, during a ceremony today, the third such handing over for this year. They were handed over by minister of national security Dr. Horace Chang, to police commissioner Major General Antony Anderson. Speaking at the ceremony Commissioner Anderson said this boost to […]
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The government will be moving to amend some of the country’s legislation surrounding business operations in an effort to woo billion dollar investors. This according to finance minister Dr. Nigel Clarke. Speaking this morning at the Invest Jamaica 2022 Business Conference, Dr. Clarke said the government must create the environment that makes private […]
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The Lower House has been asked to approve a $60 billion increase in the government’s budget for this fiscal year. The supplementary estimates were brought to parliament by Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke. The minister outlined that the Russia-Ukraine war impacted the budget, which led to several support systems being implemented, such as monetary grants […]
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Three people are dead and 15 others have been hospitalised, following a 2 vehicle collision along the Melrose Hill bypass, in Manchester this morning. The identities of those killed have not been released. Reports are that about 11:00 a.m, a Toyota wish motorcar, operated as a taxi, was being driven along the Melrose Hill bypass, […]
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Some victims of the Windrush scandal in the United Kingdom are reportedly upset about the slow pace of processing for compensation. The Windrush scandal, refers to the 2018 political action, in which several persons, including some from Jamaica, who had relocated to the UK from as early as the 1950’s, were wrongfully classified as […]
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Persons who wish to pay their respects to the late Dr. Roosevelt Crooks are being invited to do so at a special tribute service, slated for Tuesday November 8. The service will be held at the Anglican Church Hall on Milford Road, Ocho Rios, St. Ann, starting at 5:00 p.m. The event is […]
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The National Works Agency has deployed teams to erect a temporary barrier in Golden Grove, St. Ann, along a section of the Green Park to Moneague roadway, following a break away yesterday, due to heavy rains. Communication Manager at the NWA Stephen Shaw said the road was reduced to single lane access. […]
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Scores of mourners showed up at the New Testament Church of God in Old Harbour St. Catherine today to support the Bulgin family, in the first of 2 funeral services for brothers Tavaris and Tavaughn. The brothers drowned after they jumped into the sea from the popular Jaws Bridge, in the United States, last […]
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Former Chairman of the St. Ann / St. Mary Tourism Advisory Board, the late Dr. Roosevelt Crooks was satisfied that his efforts to preserve the old Roaring River water wheel in Mammee Bay, St. Ann were successful. This after Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett said the ministry, through the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCO) has […]
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The St. Ann business and tourism communities have been plunged into mourning following the death of medical practitioner and tourism advocate, Dr. Roosevelt Crooks. He died last evening after a period of illness. Up to the time of his passing, he operated the Crooks Criti-Care Emergency Services Limited, and had previously served as […]
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Prime Minster Andrew Holness said government will move very quickly to respond to persons who were adversely affected by flood rains associated with hurricane Ian. Heavy rains since Saturday, led to widespread flooding of several communities. Mr. Holness was speaking today at a function for the handing over of eight water trucks […]
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The opposition is calling for the immediate allocation of funds for drain cleaning in all parishes. Opposition spokesperson on local government Natalie Neita Garvey, said local government minister Desmond McKenzie, should provide all municipal corporations with adequate funding from the parochial revenue fund to clean drains and address other municipal infrastructure in the wake […]
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The tropical storm watch for Jamaica has been discontinued, with immediate effect. This as tropical storm Ian has moved further south away from the island. However the country should still expect some impact with heavy rains over the weekend, with the possibility of flooding in low lying areas. In its latest bulletin, […]
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The past year has been a tough one for popular St. Ann based medical practitioner and tourism advocate, Dr. Roosevelt Crooks, whose health has rapidly deteriorated. In addition to developing kidney problems, Dr. Crooks ability to freely move about, has been significantly curtailed. He told Irie F M News that he now requires […]
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The Canadian lobby group representing some Jamaican migrant farm workers, who recently sent a letter to the labour minister outlining claims of mistreatment, is yet to get an official response. Migrant Workers Alliance for Change had assisted the affected workers in writing the letter as the workers reportedly feared being targeted if they were identified. […]
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A call is being made for Jamaicans to build up their confidence, find common ground and change the country’s governance system, which includes the much touted transition into a republic. Member of the Advocates Network, Professor Rosalea Hamilton made the call while addressing the Irie FM Annual Marcus Garvey tribute celebration, in Ocho Rios, […]
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The 30th annual tribute to Jamaica’s first National Hero Marcus Mosiah Garvey is underway in the Irie FM courtyard in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. The celebration got underway at 6 o’clock this morning with a special extended version of the Africa Forum Running African, hosted by Ka’Bu Ma’at Kheru and Mutabaruka. The theme […]
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The St. Ann police have theorised that the killing of a man in Ocho Rios yesterday, was a contract hit, stemming from a family feud. Dead is 33 year-old Marcus Murphy, otherwise called ‘John Tom’, a mechanic of Parry Town. Investigators are reportedly following strong leads in the case. The police are […]
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The Clarendon police are reporting that the monkey pox patient who absconded a health facility earlier today has been found and taken back to the hospital. Patrice Walters
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The patient who is Jamaica’s first confirmed case of monkeypox has absconded the health facility where he had been put into isolation pending his recovery. Reports are that after noon today, the patient, who presented to the public health system on July 5, having arrived in Jamaica some five days earlier from the United […]
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The lawyer representing the man accused of killing a Clarendon family has raised questions about whether her client’s statement to the police was voluntary. Harris was appointed by the legal aid council, to Rushane Barnett. Barnett has been charged with murder in relation to the deaths of his cousins, Kimesha Wright and her […]
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The Clarendon man accused of killing 5 family members is facing additional legal woes, after allegations of sexual assault were levelled against him. Rushane Barnett was reportedly served with documents for an identification parade, in relation to claims that he abducted and sexually assaulted a 15 year old girl. His court appointed lawyer, […]
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The parents of a baby boy, who reportedly died after falling off a bed, are not coping with the tragic loss. The matter has been made worse by media reports which the parents claim are not true. One year old Stephen West was found unresponsive at his home in Pedro River, near Croft’s […]
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The St. Andrew south police have identified several suspects and are following strong leads into the shooting of 5 people, 2 of them fatally, along McKinley Crescent, yesterday. Reggae musician Donald Shaw, more popularly known as Tabby Diamond, of the legendary reggae band Mighty Diamonds, is one of the 2 killed. The other […]
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The Peoples National Party has strongly objected to plans by the government to have 2 PNP former leaders share space with their JLP political rivals, on proposed new and re-designed bank notes. PNP President and Opposition Leader Mark Golding has chastised the Jamaica Labour Party government for failing to consult with the PNP before […]
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