- Gov't reviewing National Oil Spill Plan 8:10 pm
- Sandals Foundation invests over $3m in Correctional Centres' educational programme 6:36 pm
- 12-y-o Ameika Francis of Ocho Rios missing 7:03 pm
- Holness and Phillips start discussions on National Anti-Crime Strategy 7:12 pm
- Two men fined for more than 1000 outstanding traffic tickets 6:47 pm
- Haiti President breaks silence, says will not resign 5:29 pm
News
Former PM PJ Patterson undergoing evaluation at the UHWI, following accident
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Prime Minister, PJ Patterson, is now undergoing a complete medical evaluation at the University Hospital of the West Indies, following an accident earlier tonight. Read More
Epilepsy just a bump in the road for UWI graduate
TWENTY-FOUR-YEAR-OLD Ashleigh Harris, a recent graduate of The University of the West Indies (UWI) who suffers from a type of epilepsy disorder known as catamenial epilepsy (CE), is encouraging Jamaicans with the disease to persevere and work towards their dreams. Read More
St Elizabeth grapples with dengue
BLACK RIVER, St Elizabeth — The St Elizabeth Health Department was praised for its anti-dengue campaign at last Thursday's monthly meeting of the St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation. Read More
Small steps reap big rewards at iCann
ONE of the biggest challenges faced by parents of children with special needs is finding a suitable educational institution for them. While some children with special needs may be able to attend regular schools and function well, there are others who require more individual attention,... Read More
Church throws support behind MoBay mayor over LGBT ban
MONTEGO BAY, St James — The church has thrown its support behind mayor of Montego Bay Homer Davis and the St James Municipal Corporation, who are scheduled to face the Supreme Court today for a judicial review of an earlier decision to ban the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender... Read More
Judge to rule on admissibility of statement in parish council
MANDEVILLE, Manchester — The Manchester Parish Court may hear today if a statement will be admitted into evidence that may have been given to the police before the accused David Harris knew he was a suspect in the Manchester Municipal Corporation's $400-million fraud... Read More
Vaping ban?
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Worried that vaping is becoming too commonplace in Jamaica, including among high school students, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is mulling a ban on the practice, similar to action taken by some American states where it has been blamed for a number of... Read More
PHOTO: GOAL!
This Rastafarian man was seen testing his football skills at the match between Portmore United and UWI FC, which was played at Spanish Town Prison Oval yesterday.(Photo: Naphtali Junior) Read More
Holness urges country to support anti-corruption mechanism
PRIME Minister Andrew Holness yesterday urged Jamaicans to accept the likelihood of more arrests, to have faith in the country's anti-corruption mechanism, and to “let the chips fall where they may” in the process. Read More
Another CHANCE for Portmore students
MAYOR of Portmore Leon Thomas has implemented a programme — CHANCE — that is geared towards helping needy students at the primary and secondary level within the municipality. Read More
Samuda bats for Grace McLean
DESPITE the recent ruling of the Supreme Court essentially clearing the way for former permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information Dean-Roy Bernard to be reinstated to that post after the present Administration transferred him to the Ministry of Finance as a... Read More
US Embassy stages second SARA awards
Twelve Jamaican organisations and individuals representing various sectors of society were recently awarded for their work at the US Embassy's second Stakeholders Appreciation Recognition & Awards. Read More
Still no word on missing Portland educator
The police say they are yet to locate missing educator Fiju Matthews. Read More
Murder, rape down in Portland
THE police are reporting a 28 per cent reduction in major crimes in Portland when compared to a similar period last year.The figure for shootings, however, remains the same. Read More
Blue Mountain fun
Operations at Blue Mountain Bicycle Tours (BMTours) in Portland have expanded to include zipline activities, Manager Rohan McLeod has revealed. Read More
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