O-Wrap: Miguel Lorne disbarred… Alleged coconut thief killed… Tributes flow for Portia
In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE’s top 10 stories for today:
1. Attorney Miguel Lorne disbarred
Attorney Miguel Lorne has been struck off the list of attorneys authorised to practice in Jamaica, making him the fourth disbarred lawyer since the start of the year. Full story here
2. #FarewellPortia: Tributes flow as Parliament bids farewell to Ja’s first female PM
State Minister with responsibility for works in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Everald Warmington, got the ball rolling this afternoon as Parliament said goodbye to the country’s first female Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller. Full story here
3. Paul Burke supports Govt’s anti-crime Bill
Former general secretary of the People’s National Party Paul Burke has voiced strong support for the anti-crime bill which the Government is now rushing through a Joint Select Committee of Parliament for debate to begin in the House of Representatives tomorrow. Full story here
4. Bolt to make European bow in farewell season
Jamaican sprint superstar Usain Bolt will on Wednesday make his first appearance in Europe in his farewell season. Full story here
5. 21-y-o accused of stealing coconuts, stabbed to death
A construction worker is now behind bars after he was arrested for fatally stabbing a man in Portland he accused of stealing his coconuts. Full story here
6. World Bank says Jamaica poised for increased growth
The World Bank says Jamaica is poised to generate increased economic growth of two per cent and more per annum by the 2018/19 fiscal year. Full story here
7. ‘Prized bull’ stolen from WINDALCO farm
West Indies Alumina Company (WINDALCO) in a release this afternoon said a prized Red Poll bull was reportedly stolen from one of its beef farms yesterday morning. Full story here
8. Transformed RGD to manage National Identification System
The roll-out and management of the National Identification System (NIDS) will be handled by a new agency, the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), which will replace the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) and will provide more enhanced services. Full story here
9. BOJ pilots bidding program for FX dealers, cambios
Authorised dealers and eligible cambios will now have the opportunity to bid for foreign exchange (FX) under the Bank of Jamaica’s Foreign Exchange Intervention & Trading Tool (B-FXITT) programme. Full story here
10. Two fatally shot during confrontation with cops
Two unidentified men were fatally shot during a confrontation with police in Hill Run, St Catherine last night. Full story here
