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JLP welcomes Supreme Court order to restrain Clarendon Municipal Corporation from proceeding with no-confidence vote against Mayor and Deputy Mayor
The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) says it welcomes the decision of the Supreme Court to temporarily restrain the Clarendon Municipal Corporation from proceeding with a no-confidence vote against the Mayor of May Pen, Joel Williams and his Deputy, Clive Mundle. The no-confidence vote was one of five...
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Leadership dispute at Clarendon Municipal Corporation expected to intensify with PNP intending to also seek legal redress
The leadership dispute at the Clarendon Municipal Corporation is expected to intensify, with the People’s National Party (PNP) indicating that it also intends to seek legal redress. This comes after the Supreme Court granted an injunction to sitting Mayor Joel Williams and Deputy Mayor Clive...
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Police Commissioner urges cops not to allow Sligoville shooting to define how they operate moving forward
Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake is urging members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force not to allow this morning’s shooting incident in Sligoville, St. Catherine, to define how they operate moving forward. The incident, which involved a team from the Special Operations Branch, led to the death…
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Dr. Chang describes as “evil characters” men who used a child as shield during gun battle with police in Sligoville
National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang has described as evil characters the men who used a child as a shield during a gun battle with police in Sligoville, St. Catherine, this morning. The female child who sustained wounds remains hospitalised. The incident also resulted in the deaths of one...
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DJ Smurf Eyes Grammy and Africa Tour
IRIE FM’s DJ Smurf says winning a Grammy Award and touring Africa are two milestones he hopes to achieve in his career. During his Road To Success interview with Kshema Francis on the Easy Skankin show on Thursday, Smurf identified the two goals as major accomplishments he would love to add to…
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Producer Kemar McGregor and Beenie Man at Odds
Despite receiving Grammy consideration for their joint project Eminence, Beenie Man and producer Kemar “Flava” McGregor appear to be at odds. The tension began after Beenie Man shared a video on Instagram explaining how the collaboration with rapper Lola Brooke came about. In a separate video,...
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Senators Express Sadness Over Death of police officer during confrontation with gunmen in Sligoville St. Catherine
Members of the Senate have expressed sadness following the death of a police officer during an armed confrontation with gunmen in Sligoville St. Catherine this morning. Government Senator Marlon Morgan condemned the incident noting that the officer’s death is regrettable. He said this morning’s...
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Police Commissioner condemns this morning’s deadly attack on police officers
The Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake has condemned this morning’s deadly attack on police officers during an operation in Sligoville, St. Catherine. One police officer was shot and killed, while another was wounded and is in critical condition. Dr. Blake said this tragedy lays bare the brutal...
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Policeman killed another wounded, during police operation in Sligoville St. Catherine
A policeman was shot dead and another wounded, during a police operation in Sligoville St. Catherine this morning. The wounded officer is hospitalized in critical condition. Reports are that around 5:15 a.m., lawmen went on an operation in the Five Miles area. Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake...
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Proposed Lionel Densham Aerodrome Project in St. Elizabeth remains at assessment and approval stage
The proposed Lionel Densham Aerodrome Project in St. Elizabeth remains at the assessment and approval stage. Providing an update on the matter, Transport Minister Daryl Vaz said technical studies are being conducted, following requests for additional information from the Planning Institute of...
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NRSC welcomes plans by ITA to tackle main causes of fatal crashes
The National Road Safety Council has welcomed plans by the Island Traffic authority to tackle the 5 main causes of fatal crashes. Vice Chairman Dr. Lucien Jones noted that Director General Lieutenant Colonel Sheldon Bryan outlined the plans at yesterday’s quarterly meeting. Dr. Jones highlighted...
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31 court cases in St. Mary referred for mental health evaluations
Thirty-one active court cases in St. Mary have been referred for mental health evaluations. Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Court Administration Division Tricia Cameron Anglin made the disclosure today at a mental health symposium in the parish. While the figure highlights the...
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Over 200 residents of Tivoli Gardens get certificates of possession as major step towards home ownership
221 residents of Tivoli Gardens in Kingston Western have been presented with certificates of possession as a major step towards home ownership. The community consists of approximately one thousand 200 housing units including town houses, semi-detached homes and apartment buildings. Permanent...
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JCTU calls on Finance Ministry to publish data relating to take-up of flexible work or staggered hours by employees
The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) is calling on the Finance Ministry to publish data relating to take-up of flexible work or staggered hours by employees. The call was made yesterday at Parliament’s Economy and Production Committee, by Vice President of the JCTU Rudolph Thomas. It...
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Transport Minister Daryl Vaz announces $56M comprehensive shoreline protection project in Kingston
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has announced that the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NARRA) is expected to advance a comprehensive shoreline protection project in Kingston. He said the $56 million project will cover 14.2 kilometres along the Palisadoes peninsula and Port Royal...
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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness announces plans to allocate funds in next budget to repair and maintain housing schemes
Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness, has announced plans to allocate funds in the next budget to begin an islandwide programme for the rehabilitation, repair and maintenance of government housing schemes. He was speaking yesterday at a certificate of possession handing-over ceremony in Tivoli...
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JUTC generated $1.3B in revenue between April and September
The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) generated $1.3 billion in revenue between April and September this year. The disclosure was made by Transport Minister Daryl Vaz at a post-Cabinet press briefing yesterday. He explained that the JUTC has been recording increased revenue as it expands...
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Energy Minister says Government shielded consumers from over J$3.7B in potential fuel price hikes since February
The Government has shielded consumers and businesses from over J$3.7 billion in potential fuel price increases since February. Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says this was largely achieved through Petrojam’s pricing mechanism. He indicates that Jamaica’s energy security remains intact, despite...
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Government welcomes Integrity Commission’s report on awarding of multi-billion dollar contracts
Information Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says the Government welcomes the Integrity Commission’s report on the awarding of multi-billion dollar Government contracts and other related procurement matters. She describes the report as a useful source of data and transparency, while noting that it...
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National Security Minister confident that IOM can cater to humanitarian needs of TCNs
National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang has expressed confidence in the ability of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to both monitor and provide for the humanitarian needs of the Third Country Nationals (TCNs) while they are in Jamaica. He made the comment while reiterating...
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Jury Amendment Bill passed with changes to address tampering
The Jury Amendment Bill was passed with 5 amendments in the Lower House yesterday. The legislation seeks to, among other things, allow a trial judge to proceed with a case after the jury has been discharged, due to tampering. In her contribution to the debate on the Bill, prior to its passage,...
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Dr. Chang says TCN US court matter does not concern Jamaica
National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang has brushed aside concerns that the United States court matter surrounding the Third Country Nationals (TCN) could trigger legal liabilities for Jamaica. The TCN policy was blocked by a federal court in September, but the U.S. Supreme Court removed the...
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PSOJ calls on corporate Jamaica to move beyond mental health awareness and take practical steps to address workplace conditions
The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) is calling on corporate Jamaica to move beyond mental health awareness and take practical steps to address the workplace conditions affecting employee well-being, productivity and business performance. The call emerged from the PSOJ’s Business of...
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Security Minister says yesterday’s arrival and processing of TCNs went without incident
National Security Minister, Dr. Horace Chang says yesterday’s arrival and processing of Third Country Nationals (TCNs) went without incident. 15 men and seven women, mostly from Latin American countries, landed at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston. The TCNs underwent...
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Agriculture Minister Floyd Green leads Jamaican delegation to international irrigation and drainage congress in France
Agriculture Minister Floyd Green is leading a delegation to the 26th International Congress on Irrigation and Drainage in France. This as Jamaica moves to strengthen water security and expand irrigation to support increased agricultural production. The congress, which runs from October 12 to 17…
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NIC to Launch Caribbean’s largest agriculture renewable energy system
The National Irrigation Commission (NIC) is set to house the Caribbean’s largest agriculture renewable energy system with the upcoming launch of the Essex Valley Irrigation System. Portfolio Minister Floyd Green said the new system is part of a massive expansion by the commission into solar…
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Health Minister defends timelines for hospital projects being undertaken by Government amid criticism from Opposition
Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has sought to defend the timelines for hospital projects being undertaken by the Government amid criticism from the Opposition. Dr. Tufton was reacting to comments from Opposition Spokesman Dr. Alfred Dawes in the Lower House yesterday. Dr. Dawes raised...
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Dr Alfred Dawes laments healthcare sector will continue to suffer awaiting Government improvements
Opposition Spokesman on Health Dr. Alfred Dawes has lamented that patients and healthcare workers will continue to suffer, while they await Government’s promised improvements to the sector. Dr. Dawes pointed out that Cabinet approval for announced projects is not a budget line item for allocation...
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Florida honours D’Angel
Dancehall artiste D’Angel is the latest entertainer to receive keys to the city of Tamarac and Broward County in Florida, in recognition of her contribution to Jamaican culture. In Music News interview, an emotional D’Angel said the recognition was not just about her, but also the people who have...
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Jamaica secures over 1.3 million airline seats for winter tourist season, 23% increase over last year
Jamaica has secured over 1.3 million airline seats for the winter tourist season, representing a 23 per cent increase over last year’s figure. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett made the announcement at a Jamaica Labour Party Area Council Four meeting on Sunday. The news comes as Jamaica’s tourism...
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Main suspect in Kidd Lane triple murder incident in police custody
The main suspect in relation to Friday’s triple murder and arson attack in Kidd Lane, Kingston is in police custody. The deceased have been identified as 30-year-old Lashea Ellis and her 1 year old son Khael Dailey, as well as 39-year-old Kimesha Gibson otherwise called “Munchie”. The incident...
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Dr. Chang says security forces will not relent in pursuing those responsible for deadly Kidd Lane incident
National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang has warned that the security forces will not relent in pursuing those responsible for the deadly shooting and arson attack in Kidd Lane on Friday. Two women and an infant boy died in the incident. The minister described the incident as a heinous and a...
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P M Holness condemns triple murder & arson attack in Kidd Lane
Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has condemned the triple murder and arson attack in Kidd Lane, last night. He issued a statement a short while ago. ((( FULL TEXT BELOW ))) Prime Minister condemns gruesome and deadly attack on St. Andrew community I express my deepest condolences to the […]
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Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says demerit points system not yet fully implemented
The public is being reminded that the demerit points system is not yet fully implemented. Transport Minister Daryl Vaz said that while the legal provisions under the Road Traffic Act 2018 and Road Traffic Regulations 2022 are technically in force, the administrative and business frameworks…
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Uncertainty surrounds leadership of Clarendon Municipal Corporation due to possible change in number of divisional councillors
There is uncertainty about the leadership of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation due to a possible change in the number of divisional councillors for the country’s two main political parties. This in the wake of reports that Jamaica Labour Party Councillor for the May Pen North Division…
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St. Ann Municipal Corporation will not comment at this time on Integrity Commission report involving Councillor Ian Bell and his wife
Chairman of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation, Mayor Michael Belnavis, has indicated that no comment will be made at this time, on a recent Integrity Commission report involving Councillor for the Beecher Town Division, Ian Bell and his wife. This as the municipal authority is yet to receive a…
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Statue of former MP for North East St. Ann Shahine Robinson to be erected at a Culture Walk and Park
A statue of former Member of Parliament for North East St. Ann Shahine Robinson will be the first to be erected at a Culture Walk and Park in the parish capital. The park will, over time, feature statues of other notable persons from the parish, to include artistes such as Bob Marley and athletes...
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Food handlers permit to move from annual renewal to every two years
The National Food Handlers Permit Programme will be modernised to move from annual renewal, to every 2 years. This follows Cabinet’s approval of amendments to the Public Health Act, the public health food handling regulations and the public health tourist establishment regulations. Health…
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NSWMA building out enforcement team to curtail dumping of waste across country
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is recruiting more than 100 people for its Enforcement and Compliance Unit, aimed at tackling the perpetrators of illicit dumping. The announcement was made by Executive Director of NSWMA Audley Gordon. He was speaking at the garbage holding...
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IDT ruling on doctors overtime being reviewed by Finance, Labour and Health Ministries
Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton says the Ministries of Finance, Labour and Health are perusing the ruling handed down by the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) on doctors’ overtime rates. The IDT ruled on Monday in favour of the doctors, following protest last week to push for the ruling…
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FWCF calls on stakeholders to move beyond awareness campaigns and ensure that children are meaningfully protected from bullying
As Jamaica observes national bullying week, the Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) is calling on the Government, schools, and other stakeholders to move beyond awareness campaigns and ensure that children are meaningfully protected from bullying. FWCF says a school policy stating that bullying is...
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PM Holness said Gov’t is seeking more funding for ROOFS programme to provide additional grants to Hurricane Melissa victims
Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness said the Government is seeking more funding for the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme to provide additional grants to Hurricane Melissa victims. The ROOFS Programme provides financial assistance to persons who are repairing their...
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Some Cuban medical professionals return to Jamaica, increasing number to 200
Some Cuban medical professionals have returned to Jamaica to support health care delivery. Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton said the return of 157 workers, combined with those who remained bring the number of Cubans medics in Jamaica to 200. Jamaica and Cuba recently ended their…
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Trelawny Municipal Corporation serves notices to informal settlers in effort to tackle squatting
The Trelawny Municipal Corporation has been serving notices to informal settlers of various communities as part of efforts to tackle the issue of squatting. Mayor of Falmouth Collen Gager said the exercise has been ramped up in recent weeks because several land owners have reported unauthorized...
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PM Holness hits back at criticisms of learning closer to nature comment, pointing out that it was not about replacing classrooms
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has hit back at criticisms of his recent ‘learning closer to nature’ comment, pointing out that it was not about replacing classrooms. The comment was in reference to students of Holland Primary School in St Elizabeth being moved from tents, that are being used as...
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Bad Sekki Says He Turns Down Some Brand Deals Because Children Watch His Content
Jamaican content creator Karlando “Bad Sekki” Bailey says he has turned down opportunities from certain brands and companies because of the young audience that watches his content. Bad Sekki made the revelation during his Road To Success interview with Kshema Francis on IRIE FM’s Easy Skankin…
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JMDA calls for assessment of factors that prevent A&E departments at hospitals islandwide from meeting peak patient demand
The Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association (JMDA) has noted the need for an assessment of factors that prevent accident and emergency departments at hospitals islandwide from meeting peak patient demand. The Association was reacting to a statement from the University Hospital of the West Indies...
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Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Michael Belnavis says efforts are being made to ensure there is no repeat of yesterday’s traffic chaos in Ocho Rios
Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Michael Belnavis, says efforts are being made to ensure there is no recurrence of yesterday’s traffic chaos in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. The congestion left motorists stuck in traffic for up to three hours, with students and people heading to work among those affected. Several...
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JTA says it was not consulted on closure and merger of some schools
The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), is condemning what it calls the non-consultative behaviour of the Ministry of Education in closing and merging schools without informing or updating the Association. JTA President La Sonja Harrison made the statement while on a tour today of schools in St....
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Education Ministry indicates that 95 schools are on track for completion of repair works by this month end
The Education Ministry has indicated that 95 schools are on track for completion of repair works by this month end. Another 34 will be done by year end. The update was given by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Dr. Kasan Troupe, at the post Cabinet press briefing today. She noted...
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