O-Wrap: Debt-to-GDP ratio to fall… 15 persons of interest in Clarendon… Deadly St Mary crash
In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE’s top stories for today:
1. Police Federation says 31 JCF members died since May 2017
The Police Federation paid tribute to fallen members during the first day of its two-day conference currently being held at the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios.
2. Debt-to-GDP ratio to dip below 100% — Clarke
Jamaica’s debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio is projected to fall below 100 per cent at the end of the 2018/19 fiscal year.
3. Fisher releases resignation, other letters to ECJ
Days after accusing the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) of being disingenuous about his reasons for quitting, former director of elections, Orrette Fisher has himself released the resignation letter which he submitted to the commission on March 14.
4. Gov’t should foot legal fees if INDECOM goes to Privy Council — Police Federation
Sergeant Cecil McCalla, outgoing chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation, has warned Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang that legal fees for the case the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) intends to take the Privy Council will fall in his lap.
5. Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records lights up Mobay Hip Strip
World-renowned franchise, Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records (UBT&R) has officially opened the doors of its third restaurant in St James Place Plaza on Montego Bay’s bustling Hip Strip.
6. Trump to nominate Arizona businessman as US ambassador to Jamaica
US President Donald Trump today announced his intention to nominate Donald Ray Tapia of Arizona as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Jamaica, the White House website has reported, describing the post as “a key position” in the administration.
7. 15 men listed as persons of interest in Clarendon
The Clarendon police have listed 15 men as persons of interest in the parish and are asking them to immediately visit the May Pen Police Station.
8. Gov’t spending $28m to erect more drop-in centres for homeless persons
Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie says the ministry is erecting additional drop-in centres for homeless citizens at a cost of $28 million.
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has announced its decision to lower the policy interest rate (the rate offered on overnight deposits with Bank of Jamaica) by 25 basis points to 2.50 per cent.
10. Two killed in St Mary crash
The police have reported that two persons were killed in a vehicular collision on Iteboreale main road in St Mary last evening.
