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11-y-o overcomes psychosis on way to GSAT success
AFTER being diagnosed with childhood psychosis in 2015, an 11-year-old St Catherine student thought her dream of attending a traditional high school in Kingston was dead. Read More
Chuck says salaries of other judges being reviewed
MINISTER of Justice Delroy Chuck confirmed yesterday that a second round of increases for judges and senior court staff, below the puisne judge level, is being considered and should be announced soon.... Read More
UDC ready to adapt to access TEF monies
Head of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) Dr Damian Graham says there is some concern over the Government's decision to pool monies from the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) into the Consolidated Fund, but that the agency is making preparations to ensure that...... Read More
Fully equipped fire stations in three years, McKenzie pledges
WITHIN the next three years, all fire stations and firefighters across the island will be equipped with the necessary resources to combat natural disasters, says Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie.... Read More
Jamaica gets more support from World Bank
THE Government's economic reform agenda will be further boosted with the provision of another World Bank Development Policy Loan (DPL) in the sum of approximately $9.05 billion (US$70 million). Read More
UDC's plans to transform Ocho Rios on the way
GENERAL Manager of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) Dr Damian Graham says Ocho Rios is yet to realise its fullest ability as its growth potential has not been tapped into. Read More
Extradited!
A Jamaican wanted in Canada on 12 counts of sexual assault, following allegations that he engaged in sexual intercourse with several women without disclosing his HIV status, was yesterday extradited after he lost his long battle to quash his extradition. Read More
Suspect arrested after double murder in Coronation attack
THREE suspects are now in police custody following a double murder inside the popular Coronation Market in downtown Kingston, and the shooting death of a mechanic in Denham Town, on Wednesday night. Read More
PHOTO: Access for all
Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF) Everton Anderson (left) assists Shemar Bennett from the wheelchair lift at the official commissioning of the 'invalid carrier' at the Jamaica Association on Intellectual Disabilities' (JAID) Randolph Lopez School of Hope at Golding Avenue... Read More
Parchment steps down from PNP helm in St Elizabeth SE
JUNCTION, St Elizabeth – Former Member of Parliament Richard Parchment has resigned as chairman of the Opposition People's National Party (PNP) constituency organisation for St Elizabeth South Eastern. Read More
Woman accused of setting common-law husband on fire remanded in custody
THE Kingston woman who reportedly set her common-law husband ablaze while he slept, resulting in his death last month, was remanded in custody when she appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Wednesday. Read More
Five dangerous criminals held last week, says minister
SECURITY Minister Robert Montague says five of Jamaica's most wanted criminals were picked up by police last week, and he has lauded citizens for information passed to the police that helped in their capture. Read More
Gov't official says steady gains made in tackling child labour
A senior Government official says steady gains have been made in tackling child labour in Jamaica by the Child Labour Unit in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and other State agencies. Read More
OCG gets well needed equipment from US Embassy
THE Office of the Contractor General (OCG) on Monday received well-needed electronic equipment from the United States Embassy in Kingston to assist in the day-to-day operations of the OCG, the country's main corruption watchdog. Read More
Project team says National ID System will be secured
THE project team working on the proposed National Identification System (NIDS) says Jamaicans can be assured that the data that will be stored under the proposed will be secured. Read More
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