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- St Kitts and Nevis PM says reopening borders will allow for return to normalcy in twin island Federation 7:21 am
- Hong Kong to take US to WTO over 'Made in China' label rule 6:06 am
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Today's Horoscope — October 30, 2020
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, October 30, 2020: Multitalented, gutsy and attentive, you often work in the service of a cause. This year, spend more time and energy on yourself and keep in mind the larger picture. You become top of your field. If single, prepare for a time of excitement and... Read More
Game-changing manuals focus on witnesses
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com | Thursday, October, 29 2020
THE completion of a national Witness Care Strategy and Action Plan, as well as a Multi-Agency Protocol for Child Justice, has been hailed by key stakeholders as a critical game-changer in the administration of justice by the courts. Read More
Golden Age Home 'out of the woods', says Tufton
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com | Thursday, October, 29 2020
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has said The Golden Age Home in Vineyard Town, St Andrew, where 87 individuals — including staff and residents — have tested positive for COVID-19, is “out of the woods” in terms of the virus' infection risk and... Read More
Curfew extended to November 16
PRIME Minister Andrew Holness says the islandwide nightly curfew that the Government has implemented as one of the measures to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus will be extended until November 16. Read More
Finance minister tells design sector to go digital
MINISTER of Finance and the Public Service Dr Nigel Clarke has urged the local design industry to harness digital technology as part of a wider push to have the country rebound from the economic ravages of COVID-19. Read More
Back to school!
AFTER two planned reopening of physical school structures were beaten back by the onslaught of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Government has decided to pilot the resumption of face-to-face classes with 17 institutions across nine parishes. Read More
Last handshake
LESS than 24 hours after Linlee Thomas encouraged his son Jason to give his life to God, the younger Thomas was gunned down at a domino table in Southborough, Portmore, St Catherine, on Tuesday night. Read More
Police not very hopeful businessman will be found
THE police in St Elizabeth say they have little hope in recovering the body of businessman Andre Burnett, who is presumed dead after he went swimming in Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth, on Sunday and has not been seen since. Read More
This Day in History — October 29
Today is the 303rd day of 2020. There are 63 days left in the year. TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT Read More
That's a Wrap! #designweekja2020
Yesterday saw the end of eight days of design! #designweekja2020 was a masterclass in wheeling and coming again. Design Week JA conceptualiser Novia McDonald-Whyte refused to be deterred, even in the face of a crippling pandemic. To use a quip that became the bon mot of the closing... Read More
'Penny wise and pound foolish'
CHRISTIANA, Manchester — Mayor of Mandeville and chairman of the Manchester Municipal Corporation, Donovan Mitchell, says the developer of a three-storey building that collapsed during heavy rain in Christiana earlier this week has been given 14 days' notice to demolish the... Read More
Huawei rejects claims that it poses a security threat to Jamaica
The Chinese firm Huawei Technologies has rejected claims that it could be a threat Jamaica's security if it is given the nod to roll out the country's 5G technology. Read More
Passage of Dog Liabilities Bill delayed
Minister of Justice Delroy Chuck on Tuesday agreed to delaying passage of the Dogs (Liability for Injuries) Bill after concerns were raised by some members of the House of Representatives about criminal liabilities issues. Read More
Digicel Business launches 'masterclass' business mentorship series
Digicel Business is collaborating with some of the best local minds in business and entrepreneurship to mentor aspiring innovators, start-up founders and professionals through a series of virtual, interactive masterclass sessions. Read More
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