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PM defends decision to divest country’s waste management to private-sector interests

"There are ways in which a public good can be provided by the private sector that increases the welfare of all citizens".

Two males killed in Mount Salem, St. James this morning

They have not yet been identified.
The double murder follows the declaration of a State of Emergency in St. James yesterday.

11 suspected extortionists arrested yesterday

11 persons were arrested on suspicion of extorting operators of public passenger vehicles in sections of the Corporate Area, yesterday.

Head of the police's Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Assistant Commissioner Gary McKenzie made the revelation.

DEVELOPING: Police truck transporting prisoners involved in four-vehicle collision, in Runaway Bay, St Ann

A police truck transporting prisoners was involved in a four-vehicle collision, near the Salem Baptist Church in Runaway Bay, St Ann this morning.

It is unclear if anyone was injured in the crash.

PM Holness says he is satisfied the JCF leadership understands and accepts institution’s role in protecting human rights of citizens

Mr. Holness, who was speaking at a recent virtual forum, was responding to questions about what is being done to ensure members of the Constabulary are trained to consider human rights, while conducting their protective duties.

There have been recent incidents where interactions between cops and citizens

Human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice expresses concern about the recent SOEs

Human rights lobby group, Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) has expressed concern about the recent States of Public Emergency (SOEs) in the island.

The SOEs for St. James, Hanover, Westmoreland, St. Catherine, Clarendon and the St. Andrew South Division took effect today.

Speaking with Irie FM News, Executive

Five parishes and sections of St. Andrew placed under States of Public Emergency (SOEs)

Five parishes and sections of St. Andrew are under States of Public Emergency (SOEs)

The SOEs for St. James, Hanover, Westmoreland, St. Catherine, Clarendon and the St. Andrew South Police Division were declared today.

They began at 12:01 this morning and were declared due to high criminal activity.

Caribbean Examinations Council stands in solidarity with Guyana amid border tensions with Venezuela

Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) says it stands in solidarity with the Government of Guyana at this time when its sovereignty is being tested.

There is growing border tensions between Guyana and Venezuela.

$23-Million spent to restore Seville Great House Heritage Site in St. Ann

The Ministries of Tourism and Culture spent $23-million dollars to restore the Seville Great House Heritage Site, in Priory St. Ann.

According to Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, the money spent on heritage sites and other local assets is essential, as it allows locals to have a greater appreciation

PM explains why many Jamaicans not offered waivers when trying to get donated items into country

The call for waivers was again brought to the fore during the Let's Connect with Ambassador Audrey Marks Virtual Forum on Wednesday.

Among the concerns is that Jamaicans abroad are often required to fork out exorbitant amounts of money to facilitate the importation of donated items.

PM defends decision to divest country’s waste management to private-sector interests

Saturday, December 09, 2023 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

"There are ways in which a public good can be provided by the private sector that increases the welfare of all citizens".

Two males killed in Mount Salem, St. James this morning

Saturday, December 09, 2023 Myesha Broadie News No comments

They have not yet been identified. The double murder follows the declaration of a State of Emergency in St. James yesterday.

Jamaica Gymnastic Association to hos Pan American Hopes Artistic Gymnastics tournament

Monday, November 27, 2023 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

The Jamaica Gymnastic association is in the process of fine tuning Plans for the historic staging of the pan American Hopes Artistic Gymnastics tournament.

Tommi Gore and Senna Summerbell to compete at the ADAC GT4 Championship in Germany

Monday, November 27, 2023 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

In motor-sport, two of Jamaica's top young racers.....Tommi Gore and Senna Summerbell will be flying the Jamaican colours at one of the top European Circuits..... the ADAC GT4 Championship in Germany.

Dancehall Producer Shab Don back in police custody

Tuesday, December 05, 2023 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Aidonia pays tribute to his son Khalif a year after his passing

Monday, December 04, 2023 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Industry players, family, friends and fans sent messages of love, light, and healing energy to Dancehall artist Aidonia following the one year anniversary of the death of his son Khalif Lawrence.