- Weekly Round-up: PM, Phillips meet on crime… Bolt charity… Baby boy stolen…Shelly inspires 11:01 pm
- US slaps new sanctions on Cuba over human rights, Venezuela 4:57 pm
- Ja's Sean Clacken conquers World Skeet Champs 4:09 pm
- Bureau of Standards honours 115 technical volunteers 2:42 pm
- Gov't strengthening Praedial Larceny Unit 2:49 pm
- JSIF gives two garbage trucks costing $50m to NSWMA 2:27 pm
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Fort Clarence Beach reopening rescheduled
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Guardsman Hospitality (GH) says that it will not be able to accommodate public admission to the Fort Clarence Beach in St Catherine as planned this weekend. Read More
North bound leg of Constant Spring Road closed — Police
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police are advising the public that the north-bound leg of Constant Spring Road in St Andrew is currently closed.Motorists are being encouraged to use alternative routes wherever possible. Read More
Forex: J$138.60 to one US dollar
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Thursday, October 17 ended trading at J$138.60, up by 23 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily exchange trading summary. Read More
TAJ online services suspended this weekend
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has advised that its eServices will be suspended this weekend to facilitate routine maintenance on its Tax Portal (online services).The process is schedule to begin at 7:00 pm Friday and last until 6:00 am Monday. Read More
Congressman Cummings was a strong voice for the voiceless, PNP says on his passing
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People's National Party (PNP) today noted with sadness the passing of Chairman of the United States House of Representatives Oversight Committee, ranking Congressman Elijah Cummings. Read More
MAJ urges boating safety ahead of Heroes' Weekend
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is urging boaters to be vigilant and to take precautionary measures when traversing waterways, especially as the Heroes' Day weekend approaches. Read More
All set for Kanye's Sunday Service, says Grange
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, says all is set for the American rapper, Kanye West, to host his pop-up Sunday Service series in Kingston, Jamaica this Heroes' Weekend. Read More
G7 countries seeking common stance on Facebook's Libra currency
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Facebook's controversial plans for a new digital currency will again come under scrutiny of finance officials from Group of Seven economies Thursday, who worry it undermines their hold over the global financial system. Read More
Two Westmoreland cops charged after allegedly soliciting $20k from motorist
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Two police constables assigned to the Westmoreland division have been offered bail after they were charged with breaches of the Corruption Prevention Act. Read More
UPDATE: British MPs urged to back new Brexit deal
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) — European Union leaders endorsed a hard-fought Brexit deal with Britain on Thursday, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces an uphill battle getting it through the British parliament. Read More
Deadly Japan typhoon underscores need for resilient societies, says Bartlett
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, says the passage of a powerful typhoon in Japan last week is a stark reminder of the urgent need for resilient societies effectively prepared to confront historic storms and extreme weather events. Read More
PNP names 6-member delegation for national crime strategy meeting
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The People's National Party (PNP) has named a six-member delegation to represent the party at today's anti-crime summit to be held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston. Read More
Venezuela wins seat on UN rights council
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) — Venezuela won a seat Thursday on the UN Human Rights Council despite criticism from advocacy groups and fellow Latin American countries that its own rights record is appalling. Read More
Bartlett urges employers to participate in tourism pension scheme
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, is urging all employers in the sector, to participate fully in the Tourism Workers' Pension Scheme, which is scheduled to become operational early next year. Read More
Bolt partners with FFP to rebuild home for St Catherine vendor
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Retired track sensation Usain Bolt has partnered with Food For the Poor (FFP) to rebuild a house for a St Catherine vendor whose home was destroyed by fire in July. Read More
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