- Contract signed for new Port Maria fire station 1:34 pm
- Agriculture Ministry urges beekeepers to protect honeybees during mosquito fogging 1:24 pm
- Bog Walk Gorge closed 12:00 pm
- Deanery Road closed due to shooting incident 11:51 am
- Increased rainfall expected Thursday – Met Service 11:19 am
- 64-y-o man among three to face Gun Court next week 11:05 am
North & East
Finally... a bridge over troubled water
Only against the backdrop of the growing climate problem can one fully appreciate Jamaica's pristine rural landscape. The scenic ride to Chesterfield, St Mary last Wednesday, for the official opening of the newly erected Chesterfield Bridge was cause for reflection on the need for... 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
Over $1m raised for mammograms for Portland women
The Sir Henry Morgan Angling Association (SHMAA) says it has raised just over $1 million to pay for mammograms for Portland women. Read More
Africa trip cut short saved breast cancer victim's life
Carol Whyte cut her trip to Africa short when she discovered a lump in one of her breasts.A week and several tests later, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Read More
TSO fires up Portland
Several shoppers flocked the streets of Port Antonio in Portland to capitalise on the hottest deals at this year's Jamaica Observer Takes Style Out (TSO). TSO is an exhilarating shopping initiative, by Jamaica's number one daily newspaper, to stimulate retail sales... Read More
Another dog attack
A 26-year-old woman who was attacked by dogs in her Fair Prospect community in East Portland last month is demanding compensation from the owner, after stating that the incident has not only left her traumatised, but seriously injured. Read More
Port Maria market 85% complete
The long-awaited market in Port Maria, St Mary is to be opened soon as it is approximately 85 per cent complete, according to the chair of the parish's Municipal Corporation Mayor Richard Creary.“Painting is to be finished, stalls need to be put in place,... Read More
The 'eyes' have it
PRIESTMAN'S RIVER, Portland — Hundreds of Portlanders in Buff Bay and Priestman's River benefited last week from the annual eye care clinic staged by Canadian Vision Care and Port Antonio Lions Club. Read More
Iona Prep students ace PEP exam
There was much talk about the new Primary Exit Profile (PEP) exam that replaced the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) at the primary level, as parents and students were nervous about the change. Read More
Tahera Brown's passion for pageants hits the international scene
With a passion for pageants Tahera Brown was crowned Miss St Thomas Farm Queen in 2013 and returned the following year to win the Miss Portland Festival Queen title. Read More
Mangroves affect coastal clean-up at Folly, but other areas get attention
PORT ANTONIO, Portland — Portlanders last Saturday turned out in impressive numbers and participated in International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) Day, even as one group's effort to rid the beach at Folly of plastics was hampered by mangroves. Read More
New campus moving Port Antonio High away from shift system
Port Antonio High School is now hosting its grade seven students at a new campus as it continues its push towards eliminating the shift system. Read More
Garage crackdown
The owner of a garage in Galina, St Mary is to present proof that the vehicles on his property are his, as this was his claim when the matter was brought before the court and subsequently referred to mediation recently. Read More
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