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Jamaica Gleaner
Jamaica Gleaner
- JCPC to introduce ‘review of merits appeal’ ruleby Kimone Francis/Senior Staff Reporter on May 9, 2024 at 5:13 am
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC), Jamaica’s apex court, is set to introduce a ‘review of merits appeal’ rule, a major development that will effectively reduce the number of cases brought by appellants from jurisdictions it serves...
- Lawyer labels Campbell-Collymore shooter ‘a liar’by Tanesha Mundle/Staff Reporter on May 9, 2024 at 5:12 am
The attorney-at-law who is representing the alleged contract killer in the murder of businesswoman Simone Campbell Collymore yesterday sought to discredit the evidence of one of the shooters, branding him a liar. Attorney-at-law Sanjay Smith, who...
- ‘Wi did see dis a come’by Andre Williams/Staff Reporter on May 9, 2024 at 5:12 am
There will be no roadblocks and ‘we want justice’ outrage for the death of four males, including a 17-year-old, whose lives fatally ended during an alleged gun battle with the police in Kingston yesterday morning. The usual demonstrations...
- ‘MADNESS’by Edmond Campbell/Senior Parliamentary Reporter on May 9, 2024 at 5:12 am
“This is madness!” That’s how Education and Youth Minister Fayval Williams has described the 55 critical incidents that occurred every 3.5 days across the education sector over the 190 schooldays spanning January 2022 to January 2023. In her...
- DCP Bailey wants bill amended for time limit on telecoms to provide wiretapsby Sashana Small/Staff Reporter on May 9, 2024 at 5:12 am
Deputy Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey wants the Interception of Communications Act to be amended to impose a time limit within which telecommunication companies should provide information requested by the police. The act, which was passed in...
- Tyre repairman alleged to have beaten man to death with stone remandedby Christopher Thomas/Gleaner Writer on May 9, 2024 at 5:10 am
WESTERN BUREAU: Oppley Ebanks, the St James man who reportedly used a stone to beat another man to death during a confrontation on January 14, has been remanded until May 29 following his latest appearance in the St James Parish Court on Wednesday...
- St Thomas cop under probeby Andre Williams/Staff Reporter on May 8, 2024 at 5:11 am
The St Thomas police have indicated that an investigation is under way into the arrest of one of their own on the weekend, for his alleged involvement in an abduction and multimillion-dollar robbery that reportedly took place at Golden Grove in the...
- CXC assures it’s prepared to tackle ‘disruptions’ during exam sittingsby Sashana Small/Staff Reporter on May 8, 2024 at 5:11 am
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) says it has established policies in place to minimise disruptions that may occur during the sitting of examinations. The statement follows a series of bomb threats directed to at least three high schools...
- State to pump $2.5 billion into training of more health professionalson May 8, 2024 at 5:10 am
Plans by the Government to build out and expand hospital facilities across the country are to be accompanied by a $500 million per annum scholarship to train more health professionals for the jobs that will become available at the end of the...
- ‘We have to be kind’by Albert Ferguson/Gleaner Writer on May 8, 2024 at 5:09 am
WESTERN BUREAU: Scores of Grange Hill Primary School students were briefed and exposed to practical ways of eradicating bullyism in schools by police officers and members of the civilian community during their Read Across Jamaica Day presentation...
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Jamaica Information Service
Jamaica Information Service
Jamaica Information Service The Voice of Jamaica
- PHOTOS: Read Across Jamaica Dayby Astha Prendergast on May 8, 2024 at 8:59 pm
- Gov’t Announces $2.5-Billion Scholarship to Train Health Sector Professionalsby Astha Prendergast on May 8, 2024 at 8:55 pm
The Government has announced a $2.5-billion scholarship fund for the training of more professionals in the health sector. Making his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of
- Minister Outlines Importance of Transition to Renewable Energyby Astha Prendergast on May 8, 2024 at 8:44 pm
The transition to renewable energy is necessary, as the consequences of inaction are “too grave to ignore,” says Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz. Delivering the
- $3.5 Billion Spent on Cornwall Regional Hospital Rehabilitation to Dateby Astha Prendergast on May 8, 2024 at 8:20 pm
The Government has spent $3.5 billion on all three phases of the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) rehabilitation project, to date, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher
- 143 Per Cent Increase in Health Budget over Past Eight Yearsby Astha Prendergast on May 8, 2024 at 8:11 pm
The Government has increased the country’s public health budget by 143 per cent to $145 billion over the past eight years, to improve services and transform the healthcare sector. Making
- 1,588 Surgeries Completed under Code Care Projectby Astha Prendergast on May 8, 2024 at 8:05 pm
A total of 1,588 surgeries have been completed under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Code Care project. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure during his
- PHOTOS: Minister Morgan Reads to Students at Mocho Primary Schoolby Astha Prendergast on May 8, 2024 at 2:39 pm
- PHOTOS: Opening of ‘Di Corna Library’ in Cassava Pieceby Astha Prendergast on May 8, 2024 at 2:30 pm
- PHOTOS: Read across Jamaica Day at Early Stimulation Programmeby Astha Prendergast on May 8, 2024 at 2:23 pm
- PHOTOS: Minister Williams Reads to Students at Danny Williams School for the Deafby Astha Prendergast on May 8, 2024 at 2:16 pm
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Jamaica Star
Jamaica Star
- 17-y-o among those killed in confrontation with copsby TIFFANY PRYCE - STAR Writer on May 9, 2024 at 10:05 am
A White Toyota Isis became the centre of attention along Orange Street and at the junction of Kings and Charles streets in Kingston yesterday as it was involved in a confrontation between men and the police. The deceased have been identified as...
- Possible redress for AstraZeneca takersby Kallejhay Terrelonge - STAR Writer on May 9, 2024 at 10:05 am
With reports now surfacing that one of the side effects of the AstraZeneca vaccine is thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome, when a person has blood clots (thrombosis) together with a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia), some are wondering...
- Woman stones neighbour in fire disputeby Tiffany Taylor - STAR Writer on May 9, 2024 at 10:05 am
A 57-year-old woman admitted to hitting her neighbour, following an argument about a fire being lit in the community. Marie Campbell is to be sentenced next month for unlawful wounding, after pleading guilty to the offence in the Kingston and St...
- Man charged with assaulting partner during argumenton May 9, 2024 at 10:05 am
A subpoena was issued on Wednesday afternoon to facilitate the attendance of a Corporate Area woman, who accused her partner of four years of wounding her. The matter was mentioned for the first time before Senior Parish Judge Sanchia Burrell,...
- ‘Done tek it already’ - Some Jamaicans not worried about COVID vaccine recallby Simone - Morgan-Lindo - Star Writer on May 9, 2024 at 10:05 am
Earlier this week when Kimberlie Anderson read that the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine is being withdrawn worldwide, her heart skipped a few beats and she hurriedly checked her vaccination card. Anderson, who is in her mid-30s, said she had taken...
- SADCo unveils plans to improve St Ann attractionson May 9, 2024 at 10:05 am
The St Ann Development Company Limited (SADCo) is looking to help entities under its management to implement strategies to better market their attractions. The strategies being undertaken includes the introduction of new products and services to...
- MOE committed to protecting childrenon May 9, 2024 at 10:05 am
Education Minister Fayval Williams says her ministry is totally committed to providing unwavering support to the effort to protect the nation's children. Williams said her ministry is collaborating with the Children's Affairs Policy Division and...
- CEO urges youth to learn a skillby Rasbert Turner - STAR Writer on May 9, 2024 at 10:05 am
In a time when technology forms a major part of development, at least one entrepreneur is advising youth that having some sort of skill is important for their development. The view was expressed by the CEO of Pumps and Tanks Enterprise, Frank...
- Engineer reinvents himself as trucking company ownerby Kallejhay Terrelonge - STAR Writer on May 9, 2024 at 10:05 am
As a child growing up in Linstead, St Catherine, Michael Johnson was always sure about his future career path. Inspired by his father who was an engineer, and being intrigued by how things worked, he acquired an electronic engineering degree from...
- UDC to begin construction of new parliament buildingon May 9, 2024 at 10:05 am
The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) will commence activities to facilitate construction of the new Houses of Parliament building at National Heroes Park during the current financial year. Details are contained in the Jamaica Public Bodies...
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