LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION WATCH - Councillors embrace new roles as MPs
Four former councillors have moved from the parish councils to the House of Representatives, a move they have each embraced. The four are the Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP's) Robert Montague, the former Mayor of Port Maria and now Member of Parliament (MP) for Western St. Mary...
Stalemate in gov't health-contract award
A split decision has reportedly emerged from Ministry of Finance officials and the Government Employees' Administrative Services Only (GEASO) monitoring committee in their recommendations to Cabinet on which of the two leading insurance companies should...
Jury frees Beckles of murder charge
An 11-member jury deliberated Monday for two hours before freeing 22-year-old university student Rodney Beckles of the murder of 28-year-old Khalil Campbell, son of Supreme Court Judge, Lennox Campbell. The jury's verdict was greeted with disapproval by a family member and friends...
Christmas is a time for sales
The Christmas season is here and what makes it abundantly clear are the numerous sales happening across the Corporate Area. Shoppers have been going out in droves, apparently to take advantage of these sales that, in some cases, save customers as much as 75 per cent.
Cariforum enters final round of negotiations
This week and next week will determine whether Cariforum, which represents the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Dominican Republic, will sign an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union (EU).The region has up until December 31 to sign the agreement...
Shaw challenges Davies to debate
Finance Minister Audley Shaw has challenged Opposi-tion Counterpart Dr. Omar Davies to a debate on fiscal management. Mr. Shaw told Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) supporters in Woodford Park, South East St. Andrew Tuesday night that Dr. Davies is a "man who have plenty chat" but promised...
Citizens implored to buy local produce
Agricultural sector players are imploring Jamaicans to consume more locally grown produce which would tremendously encourage farmers who suffered a battering from the passage of Hurricane Dean last August, and ensuing persistent rains.In observance of Eat Jamaica Day...
Five shot in Vineyard Town
Candle wax from a vigil held in remembrance of two residents who were brutally killed in August was still on the wall of their home when four ruthless gunmen invaded the east Kingston community of Vineyard Town and shot three children and two adults yesterday....
Thwaites moves for Education Act amendment
REVEREND RONALD Thwaites, the Member of Parliament for Central Kingston, has tabled a private members bill in the House of Representatives seeking to get Parliament to amend the Education Act.Reverend Thwaites wants the act and all related regulations...
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