Change of guard for firefighters
The Jamaica Fire Brigade is to get a new training centre to be built at Twickenham Park in Spanish Town, announced outgoing Commissioner Frederick Whyte, yesterday.
St James - an employment destination
St. James is a rural parish, but its capital, Montego Bay, is number one as far as tourism is concerned. It is also a major employment destination for residents of other western parishes.
Poor attitude towards HIV among Jamaican youths
The level of noise inside the first-form classroom was almost deafening. The students called across the room to each other; one girl carried on a loud conversation with another girl in the neighbouring room; and three girls near the door were openly paying attention to the senior schoolboys - who were also talking loudly - passing by.
Better roads, water supply for 'St Bess', says Golding
Opposition Leader Bruce Golding has made a commitment to the citizens of St. Elizabeth that improved road and water supply will be the priority of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), if it forms the next government.
$10 million upgrading of the North Gully but ...
The National Works Agency (NWA), which recently took over portfolio responsibility for the problematic North Gully in Montego Bay, has started the $10 million upgrading work Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller promised just over a month ago.
Parish council secretary gets big send-off
Former secretary/manager of the St. Elizabeth Parish Council, Opal Beharie, was given a big send-off with the hosting of a farewell function in her honour last week. Beharie served the St. Elizabeth Parish Council for seven years after being transferred from the Westmoreland Parish Council in 2000.
Leder comes to Montego Bay
They are best known for their selection of genuine leather shoes, and on Friday when the new Montego Bay branch of Leder Mode Limited officially opened its doors, it was evident St. James was anticipating their arrival.
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