Destiny delayed - Golding must wait to be sworn in
The country might have to wait until late next week before Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) leader Bruce Golding is sworn in as the country's next Prime Minister after leading his party to victory in the September 3 general election. A release from the Electoral Office of Jamaica...
ODPEM wants stable foundation for relocation policy
With the just-concluded general election, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has said it intends to push the new administration to put in place stringent procedures for the establishment of a relocation policy...
Schools get 'Dean' cheques
The Ministry of Education and Youth has begun disbursing cheques to some schools which were damaged by Hurricane Dean. The ministry says that all schools would reopen on Monday when the official school year begins. However, at least one school said it might not be able to reopen...
Portia's bodyguard killed
A member of Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller's security detail was last night shot and killed along Sundown Crescent, off Molynes Road in St. Andrew. He has been identified as Detective Sergeant Everton Brown. Reports reaching The Gleaner are that Brown went to Sundown....
Women in the House
When Parliament reopens later this month as expected, there will be eight women from the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the People's National Party (PNP) who will be in the House. Portia Simpson Miller - They include outgoing Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller ...
School bell tolls for 'Dean' victims
With the official start of the new school year set for Monday, some 34 persons who were displaced by Hurricane Dean and are occupying the Yallahs Primary School in St. Thomas, say they are concerned that they have nowhere to go. "I don't have any appetite cause I am not feeling justified...
Henry-Wilson calls for calm from JLP
Maxine Henry-Wilson, Member of Parliament-elect for South East St.Andrew, yesterday urged the leadership of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) to restrain party supporters who, she claims, are responsible for acts of violence in the constituency.
'George Phang' sought by police
WESTERN BUREAU: The St.Elizabeth police say they are seeking Newton Horne, alias 'George Phang', in connection with multiple counts of shooting with intent and illegal possession of firearm and ammunition. Newton is the brother of Norman Horne, the People's National Party (PNP)...
Witter, Foster appointed QC
Public Defender Earl Witter and Deputy Solicitor General Patrick Windsor Foster have been appointed as Queen's Counsels. Both men were appointed last week Monday. Governor-General Professor Kenneth Hall made the appointments on the recommendation of outgoing Prime Minister...
Prepare for more rain in Jamaica
The island is expected to continue to experience isolated afternoon showers today as weather conditions are being influenced by a tropical wave, which moved across the island yesterday. According to the Meteorological Office, the unstable weather...
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