O-Wrap: JPS workers strike… MoBay hospital shooting… Seymour Nurse dies
In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE’s top 10 stories for today:
1. JPS workers strike; customers affected
Jamaica Public Service (JPS) employees went on strike this morning, causing disruptions in power supply in sections of Kingston and St Andrew and St Thomas.
2. Flight from Jamaica makes emergency landing at Miami airport
An American Airlines plane, which departed from Jamaica, had to make an emergency landing at Miami International Airport this morning, reportedly due to hydraulic problems. No one was injured.
3. Two men shot at Cornwall Regional Hospital
The police have confirmed that two men were shot and injured at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St James this afternoon.
4. CISOCA issues alert to females taking taxis in Corporate Area
The Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA) has issued an alert for females to remain vigilant when taking public passenger vehicles (PPV) in the Corporate Area.
5. It’s now Ministry of Health and Wellness
The Ministry of Health is now the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Portfolio Minister Dr Christopher Tufton, who was making his contribution to the 2019/2020 Sectoral Debate at Gordon House this afternoon, made the announcement of a change in name.
6. Grange announces four national projects for Labour Day
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, has announced four national projects for Labour Day on May 23 this year.
7. Government releases centenary stamp for JCSA
The Government, through Jamaica Post, has released the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) commemorative stamp to celebrate the Association’s 100th anniversary.
8. US to add 30,000 seasonal worker visas as soon as this week
The Trump administration plans to let an additional 30,000 foreigners return to the United States through September for seasonal work, a move that reflects how the booming economy has complicated President Donald Trump’s hard-line efforts on immigration.
9. Windies great Seymour Nurse dies
Legendary former West Indies batsman, Seymour Nurse, has died. The Barbadian, who played 29 Tests between 1960 and 1969, passed away yesterday.
10. Mortaza, Iqbal star as Bangladesh beat Windies
Mashrafe Mortaza led Bangladesh’s fight back in the field before Tamim Iqbal impressed with the bat as the Tigers enjoyed an ultimately convincing eight-wicket win over the West Indies in Dublin on Tuesday.
