O-Wrap: IMF pleased with Ja … Cashiers replaced at Swallowfield Depot … Windies defeat Zimbabwe
In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE’s top 10 stories for today
1. Woman arrested in NY death of 91-y-o Jamaican
A woman has been arrested following the killing of a 91-year-old Jamaican man who died from injuries he sustained after robbers invaded his home in Brooklyn, New York.
2. Seven arrested over seizure of shotgun in St Ann
The police have confirmed that seven people were taken into custody last night in relation to the seizure of a firearm in Hopewell Park, Discovery Bay, St Ann.
3. Cashiers at Swallowfield Examination Depot replaced with new electronic system
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says with its online payment facility now in place, cashier services will no longer be offered at the Swallowfield Examination Depot effective November 1.
4. Cold front to enter region tomorrow
The Meteorological (Met) Service of Jamaica says a weak high pressure ridge is expected to remain across the island until tomorrow when a cold front enters the region.
5. Grange commences heritage preservation discussions with Rastafarian community
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, has commenced discussions with members of the Rastafarian community in Jamaica on the issue of the preservation of Rastafarian intangible cultural heritage.
6. Opposition says PM must present a real crime plan
Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) Spokesman on National Security, Fitz Jackson is again calling on Prime Minister Andrew Holness to immediately set out a real crime plan to arrest the skyrocketing murder rate, which he says continues to grip the nation and traumatise communities across several parishes since the start of the year.
7. Bolt, other celebrities power Puma profit leap
German sporting goods maker Puma reported Tuesday leaping profits in the third quarter after celebrity tie-ins from partners like Rihanna and Usain Bolt fired sales.
8. West Indies beat Zimbabwe by 117 runs in first Test
Legspinner Devendra Bishoo finished with nine wickets in the match as the West Indies swept to a 117-run victory over Zimbabwe in the first Test on Tuesday.
9. 7-y-o Clarendon farmer shot dead; house torched
A farmer was shot dead and his house set ablaze in Comfort District, Clarendon last night.
10. IMF pleased with Jamaica’s commitment to SBA
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Jamaica’s commitment to a US$1.68 billion Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) programme remains strong more than four years after embarking on difficult economic reforms.
