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Correctional officers at Horizon Adult Remand Centre resume duties

Correctional officers at the Horizon Adult Remand Centre in Kingston have resumed normal duties.

This, after they took industrial action earlier on Thursday to highlight their discontent with government over unresolved wage issues.

Police implementing various measures to manage Swine Flu at Kingston lock up

The police have been implementing various measures over the past 2 weeks, to manage cases of Swine Flu, detected amongst detainees at a lock up in Kingston.

The health ministry has been assisting the police, with adherence to protocols.

NEPA to meet with environmental stakeholders regarding effluent spill in Rio Cobre

The National Environment and Planning Agency, Nepa, is to meet with environmental stakeholders and some St. Catherine residents on Friday, regarding an effluent spill into the Rio Cobre, on Wednesday.

The meeting which was slated for today was postponed.

Irie FM’S Myesha Broadie nominated for Prime Minister’s National Youth Award for Excellence

Irie FM News Journalist Myesha Broadie, is among several young people nominated for the 2023 Prime Minister’s National Youth Award for Excellence.

The ceremony will be held on the lawns of Jamaica House, on Saturday April 20, starting at 5:00 p.m.

OEC strengthens partnership with education ministry to prevent CXC exam paper leak

The Overseas Examinations Commission, (OEC) says it has strengthened its partnership with the ministry of Education in the implementation of improved strategies to maintain order and credibility in the administration of the 2024 May/June, Caribbean Examinations Council, (CXC) exams.

This assurance comes

Confrontation between relatives leaves one dead, another on the run

A confrontation between two cousins in St. Elizabeth on Wednesday morning has reportedly left one dead and the other on the run.

Dead is 22 year old construction worker Onandi Bell.

PNP reiterates concern over government’s plan to divest AMC

The opposition People’s National Party, PNP, is again expressing concern over the government’s plan to divest the Agricultural Marketing Corporation, (AMC) which serves as hub for local farmers and entrepreneurs.

During a visit to the AMC, spokesman on Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Dayton Campbell,

Dates for three-match T20 International Series between the West Indies and South Africa confirmed

The dates for the three-match T20 International Series between the West Indies and South Africa at Sabina Park in may has been confirmed.

All-round Hayley Matthews lifts West Indies to crushing ODI win over Pakistan

West Indies Women have made a winning start to their white ball tour of Pakistan. It comes after they crushed their Pakistan counterparts by 113 runs in Karachi, thanks to an authoritative all-round performance by captain Hayley Mathews, to take a one-nil lead in the three-match One Day International

Police seize over $250 million worth of counterfeit goods in Ocho Rios, St. Ann

Police seized counterfeit goods, valued at over $250 million at a store in Ocho Rios, St. Ann yesterday. The operation was conducted by the Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation (C-TOC) Branch. Assistant Superintendent Victor Barrett said the goods seized, include counterfeit brand items,

Correctional officers at Horizon Adult Remand Centre resume duties

Thursday, April 18, 2024 Patrice Walters News No comments

Correctional officers at the Horizon Adult Remand Centre in Kingston have resumed normal duties. This, after they took industrial action earlier on Thursday to highlight their discontent with government over unresolved wage issues.

Police implementing various measures to manage Swine Flu at Kingston lock up

Thursday, April 18, 2024 Patrice Walters News No comments

The police have been implementing various measures over the past 2 weeks, to manage cases of Swine Flu, detected amongst detainees at a lock up in Kingston. The health ministry has been assisting the police, with adherence to protocols.

Dates for three-match T20 International Series between the West Indies and South Africa confirmed

Thursday, April 18, 2024 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

The dates for the three-match T20 International Series between the West Indies and South Africa at Sabina Park in may has been confirmed.

All-round Hayley Matthews lifts West Indies to crushing ODI win over Pakistan

Thursday, April 18, 2024 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

Marley brothers announce first tour in Over 20 years: Legacy Tour to sweep North America

Monday, April 15, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

In what would be their first tour in over 2 two decades, the Marley brothers are gearing up to embark on the highly anticipated Legacy tour across North America.

Sean Paul and Kes join forces for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Anthem

Monday, April 15, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Grammy Award-winning superstar Sean Paul and Soca star Kes are teaming up to create the official anthem of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.