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Jamaica Gleaner
Jamaica Gleaner
- Scant regardby Edmond Campbell/Senior Staff Reporter on September 13, 2024 at 5:10 am
Former chairman of the Access to Information (ATI) Appeals Tribunal, Justice (Ret’d) Roy Anderson, is bemoaning the lethargic approach by the State in appointing a new panel following the expiration of the term of the five-member body in February....
- MP fears Whitfield Town turning on itself amid surge in violenceby Andre Williams/Staff Reporter on September 13, 2024 at 5:10 am
St Andrew South Western Member of Parliament (MP) Dr Angela Brown-Burke has denounced a recent upsurge in violence in Whitfield Town as the security forces impose a curfew to restore calm. The 48-hour curfew began at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, but that...
- Health officials shutter Boston Jerk amid inspection issuesby Gareth Davis Sr/Gleaner Writer on September 13, 2024 at 5:10 am
BOSTON, Portland: The popular Boston Jerk Centre in Portland has been ordered closed by health officials, who cited poor sanitation, unhealthy practices, and the selling of uninspected meat as areas of concern. The facility was closed on September...
- ACCESS BLOCKEDby Edmond Campbell/Senior Staff Reporter on September 13, 2024 at 5:10 am
The tribunal created under the Access to Information (ATI) Act to handle appeals when Jamaicans are denied information by government agencies or public bodies has been inactive since February. Attorney-at-law Andre Earle, KC, is claiming that the...
- Sandals at odds with former exec over breach of privacy allegationson September 13, 2024 at 5:10 am
WESTERN BUREAU: Sandals Resorts International (SRI) is preparing to take legal action in response to a lawsuit from a former senior executive, which includes serious allegations against the company and its chairman, Adam Stewart. Dmitri Singh, an...
- Clarendon councillors reflect on McLeod-McFarlane’s life of service, advocacyby Olivia Brown/Gleaner Writer on September 13, 2024 at 5:09 am
Clarendon councillors on Thursday paid tribute to their late colleague, Marjorie McLeod-McFarlane, in solemn reflection and a memorial display at her empty seat in the council chamber. McLeod-McFarlane, who was also a teacher, was elected the...
- Sangster Int’l installs on-site ambulance after terminal tragedyby Adrian Frater/Gleaner Writer on September 13, 2024 at 5:08 am
WESTERN BUREAU: The Sangster International Airport now has an ambulance and medical team on location to better handle medical emergencies after a terminal tragedy last week left the Montego Bay-based facility with a black eye. The Gleaner was...
- Public health official blames MBJ for foul up over airport emergencyby Adrian Frater/Gleaner Writer on September 12, 2024 at 5:12 am
Western Bureau: Lennox Wallace, head of the St James Public Health Services (StJPHS), says failures on the part of MBJ Airport Limited, the operators of the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, are to be blamed for Leroy Smith not being...
- Expert calls for people to ‘show up’ for those struggling with trauma, suicidal thoughtsby Asha Wilks/Gleaner Writer on September 12, 2024 at 5:09 am
Dr Roger Ball, a social work administrator and lecturer on trauma intervention and suicide prevention, is asserting that “showing up” for people who have experienced trauma, struggle with suicidal thoughts, or have attempted suicide is an important...
- No miracle for mom of teen who was washed awayon September 12, 2024 at 5:07 am
The mother of a young man who lost his life, while trying to rescue a woman who was being washed away in the Sandy Gully in Waltham Park, St Andrew on Tuesday, said yesterday she had been holding out for a miracle that he would have been found...
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Jamaica Information Service
Jamaica Information Service
Jamaica Information Service The Voice of Jamaica
- Parents Urged to Play Active Role in Children’s Educationby Astha Prendergast on September 12, 2024 at 8:06 pm
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, is encouraging parents and guardians to play an active role in their children’s education and foster a positive learning environment. “It is important to
- WRHA Urges Continued Vigilance Against Covid-19by Astha Prendergast on September 12, 2024 at 8:01 pm
The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is imploring persons to continue to take precautions against COVID-19. Speaking with JIS News, Regional Medical Epidemiologist, Dr. Maung Aung, noted that while the
- Gov’t Empowering Tradespersons Through DBJ Tool Loan Programmeby Astha Prendergast on September 12, 2024 at 7:53 pm
The Government is empowering micro entrepreneurs like plumbers, masons and farmers through its Tradesperson Ownership Opportunity Loan (TOOL) Programme. Under the initiative, being implemented by the Development Bank of Jamaica
- Men Over 40 Years to Benefit from Free Health Screeningby Astha Prendergast on September 12, 2024 at 5:13 pm
Men over 40 years in the parish of St. Catherine will benefit from free health screening at the St. Catherine Health Department in Spanish Town, on September 13. The activity
- Pratville Health Centre in South Manchester Closed for Repairsby Kamroy Ogilvie on September 12, 2024 at 12:21 am
The Manchester Health Department (MHD) is informing residents of Pratville, Asia and surrounding communities in South Manchester that the health centre is closed as it undertakes repairs. Repairs are scheduled
- Jamaica to Join in World Ozone Day Commemoration on September 16by Kamroy Ogilvie on September 11, 2024 at 8:45 pm
Jamaica will join the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, more commonly known as World Ozone Day, on Monday, September
- BOJ Consulting Stakeholders on Practice Period for Twin Peaks Model of Financial Regulationby Kamroy Ogilvie on September 11, 2024 at 8:33 pm
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is holding consultations with key stakeholders on the Twin Peaks Model of Financial Regulation and Supervision as part of the implementation of a practice period,
- Jamaica to Observe Tourism Awareness Week September 22 to 28by Kamroy Ogilvie on September 11, 2024 at 8:18 pm
Jamaica will observe Tourism Awareness Week 2024 from September 22 to 28, under the theme ‘Tourism and Peace: Out of Many, One Love’. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank, today
- City & Guilds English Skills Exam a Suitable Exit Option for Secondary Studentsby Kamroy Ogilvie on September 11, 2024 at 7:35 pm
City & Guilds is encouraging students exiting the secondary level to consider its English Language Skills examination as a viable qualification for entering the work world or pursuing advanced studies.
- Over US$1.4m In Additional Post-Hurricane Grant Support Being Provided for Vulnerable Jamaicansby Kamroy Ogilvie on September 11, 2024 at 7:20 pm
Vulnerable Jamaicans who were affected during the passage of Hurricane Beryl are to receive cash grants, through a US$1.4-million United Nations World Food Programme initiative. Minister of Labour and Social
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Jamaica Star
Jamaica Star
- Man accused of overseas work scam chargedby Rasbert Turner - STAR Writer on September 12, 2024 at 9:30 pm
A 55-year-old man who allegedly collected almost $200,000 from a woman in an overseas work programme scam, has been charged with obtaining money by means of false pretence.
- Submachine gun seized from seven-year-old in St Elizabethon September 12, 2024 at 9:05 pm
The St Elizabeth police say they seized a submachine gun from a seven-year-old student at a school in the parish today. This was confirmed by the head of the St Elizabeth police, Superintendent Coleridge Minto.
- Minor earthquake rocks Jamaicaon September 12, 2024 at 6:48 pm
A minor earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 3.1 rocked parts of the Corporate Area this morning.
- Illegal buildings along Rodney Street in Falmouth to be demolishedby Leon Jackson - STAR Writer on September 12, 2024 at 5:53 pm
The Trelawny Municipal Corporation is prepared to demolish illegal buildings along Rodney Street in Falmouth. This was announced by Mayor of Falmouth Collen Gager at today's monthly meeting of the municipality.
- Old Harbour Road crash leaves two men deadby RUDDY MATHISON - STAR Writer on September 12, 2024 at 5:05 pm
Two men lost their lives in a tragic two-vehicle collision along Old Harbour Road in St Catherine last night. The crash, which happened about 9:20 p.m., involved a grey Toyota Land Cruiser and a blue Nissan Sunny.
- Ambulance now on location at Sangster airportby Adrian Frater - STAR Writer on September 12, 2024 at 4:29 pm
Following the heavy backlash the MBJ Airport Limited, operators of the Sangster International Airport, has been getting after the controversial death of a passenger, an ambulance is now stationed at the compound.
- Portmore police fatally shoot unidentified manby RasbertTurner - STAR Writer on September 12, 2024 at 3:53 pm
The Independent Commission of Investigations is probing the fatal shooting of an unidentified man by the police in Portmore, St Catherine yesterday.
- Concern for Burger King employees injured in explosionby Simone - Morgan-Lindo - Star Writer on September 12, 2024 at 10:05 am
A woman who works in a building close to the Burger King outlet in New Kingston was moved to tears as she described the condition of the injured staff who were caught in an explosion yesterday. She told THE STAR that she was on her way to make a...
- Teens regret not being able to save hero youthby Simone - Morgan-Lindo - Star Writer on September 12, 2024 at 10:05 am
The horrific screams of "Help" and images of Rahjaun Melbourne being carried away in a gully along Chesterfield Drive on Tuesday were vivid enough in the minds of three teenagers to keep them awake all night. Shamar Lloyd and Leka Reid, both 17...
- October trial date for duo in cocaine caseby Christopher Thomas - STAR Writer on September 12, 2024 at 10:05 am
A British woman and a St Andrew man, who are accused of trying to smuggle $30 million worth of cocaine out of Jamaica inside food items, will stand trial in the St James Parish Court on October 29. Anatalie Duncan-John, a 45-year-old engineer...
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