- Efforts ongoing to ensure Jamaica benefits from bamboo industry 3:09 pm
- Jamaica Rugby Football Union announces team 2:08 pm
- West Indies U-19s all but qualify for semi-finals at World Cup 2:03 pm
- Authorities detain Haitian nationals in The Bahamas 1:53 pm
- Hanna also concerned about exclusions from Pompeo meeting 12:58 pm
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Sport Diary — December 12
FRIDAYAlacran JGA Open - Tryall Club @ 7:00 am ISSA Western Conference boys' basketballFrome Tech vs William Knibb Memorial @ Frome - 1:30 pm Read More
Sunset Soiree Brunch for Pier One
MONTEGO BAY, St James — The promoters of Sunset Soirée Brunch Party are looking to reflect the rich, bold colours of the sunset, when the event unfolds this Sunday at Montego Bay's coastal hot spot, Pier One. Read More
BIG BOOST!
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has disclosed that a promenade is to be created on Montego Bay's waterfront leading from the cruise ship Pier in Freeport to “Dead End” on the Jimmy Cliff Boulevard at a cost of $500 million, as part of the... Read More
'Home remedy'
A St Mary woman who was convinced that three of her family members contracted the dengue virus took matters into her own hands, administering “home remedy” which she claimed has cured them. Read More
Charles Town Primary student tops SDC public speaking competition
Ariana Bryan of Charles Town Primary School was last Tuesday crowned parish Champion in the Portland Social Development Commission (SDC) Junior Public Speaking Competition.The competition was held at SDC's office in Port Antonio. Read More
Portland champions!
Port Antonio Primary on Friday defeated Manchioneal All Age 7-0 in the Portland INSPORTS Football final at Carder Park Complex with braces from Keandle Wilson, Tairese Wilson and Michael Jewell. The team will move on to represent Portland in the National INSPORTS Primary Schools Championships in... Read More
Rafters restless
RAFTERS in St Margaret's Bay, east Portland, are forecasting a bleak Christmas as revenues over the last three years have virtually dried up, signalling the need for “better marketing strategies”, they say.The group of mostly men, some whose careers span... Read More
Flanker residents hail $20-m social and economic projects in their community
FLANKER, St James — Flanker residents have welcomed the $20-million projects being established in the inner-city community, pointing out that the initiative would change their lives, both socially and financially. Read More
For outstanding service
Bunker's Hill, Trelawny — Thirteen members of Unity Baptist Church in Bunker's Hill Trelawny were recently recognised for outstanding contribution to the church and community at a function held at the Glistening Waters Luminous Lagoon in the... Read More
Round Hill awards long-serving employees
ROUND HILL, Hanover — Some 78 employees at the famed Round Hill Hotel and Villas in Hanover were recently recognised by the hotel at their Long Service Awards ceremony held at the property's Hanover Terrace. Read More
Police win inaugural TMC inter-agency quiz title
FALMOUTH, Trelawny — The Trelawny Police Division team defeated the Social Development Commission 27-17 to become champions of the inaugural Trelawny Municipal Corporation (TMC) Inter-agency Quiz competition which climaxed at the Falmouth town... Read More
Rub-a-dub to be staged in MoBay next summer
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Promoters of the burgeoning South Miami-based 90s original dancehall party, Rub-a-Dub, has now set sights on staging the event in Montego Bay, next summer. Read More
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