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DCS launches inmate reintegration preparation programme
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) launched its inmate reintegration preparation programme at the Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Centre yesterday. Read More
Ukrainian president asks PM who disparaged him to stay
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has rejected his prime minister's resignation and asked Oleksiy Honcharuk to stay on the job. Read More
Taxi operator caught with illegal gun
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A taxi operator was arrested and charged with illegal possession of firearm and ammunition following the seizure of a Glock pistol and several rounds of ammunition on Constant Spring Road in St Andrew this morning. Read More
Scorpions dismiss Volcanoes for 387
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica Scorpions put in an improved showing on the second morning to bowl out Windward Islands Volcanoes for 387 on the stroke of lunch in the regional four-day cricket match at Sabina Park. Read More
Witness says cronies killed several family members
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The star witness in the ongoing trial of eight alleged members of the Westmoreland-based King Valley Gang this morning told the court that his reason for testifying against his cronies was because they had killed several of his family members. Read More
High pressure ridge impacting weather across Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (MET) says a high pressure ridge is currently across Jamaica and is expected to remain across the island until Monday when a weak trough will become the significant feature. Read More
Ukrainian prime minister submits resignation after tapes
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's prime minister submitted his resignation Friday, days after he was caught on tape saying President Volodymyr Zelenskiy — a former sitcom star with no previous political experience — knows nothing about the economy. Read More
Man found wandering in Castleton, St Mary
ST MARY, Jamaica — The Castleton police are seeking the public's assistance to reunite a man who was found wandering along the Castleton main road in St Mary with his family.He gave his name as Shaquille Thomas and stated that he is from Bog Walk in St Catherine. Read More
Pompeo's planned visit shows US commitment — Johnson Smith
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government of Jamaica will next week welcome US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, who will be arriving in Jamaica for a two-day working visit from January 21-22. Read More
CARICOM launches energy innovation challenge
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Caribbean students are being asked to design novel concepts for use and management of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) as part of a regional initiative launched by the Barbados-based Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy... Read More
As superbugs spread, WHO raises alarm over lack of new antibiotics
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization warned Friday that a dire lack of new antibiotics was threatening efforts to curb the spread of drug-resistant bacteria, which kill tens of thousands of people each year. Read More
24-36 hr delay in restoring water supply to Washington Blvd – NWC
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The National Water Commission (NWC) is advising that the restoration of normal supply to the Washington Boulevard area has been impacted by challenges that will delay the completion of the work until 7:00 am Saturday, January 18. Read More
The details are 'just right', Asafa says of his statue
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, says it is moving forward with plans to unveil a statue of Jamaican Olympian Asafa Powell at the National Stadium in February . Read More
More traditional ganja growers to take part in Alternative Development Programme
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Floyd Green, says emphasis will be placed on increasing the number of community groups of traditional growers participating in the Alternative Development Programme. Read More
Trump's trial begins, senators vowing 'impartial justice'
WASHINGTON, United States (AP) — The US Senate opened the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump with quiet ceremony Thursday — senators standing at their desks to swear an oath of “impartial justice” as jurors, House prosecutors formally reciting the charges and... Read More
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