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Kingston Wharves to resume services following bomb threat today

Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) says normal operations will resume this evening, after it was forced to suspend operations today(December 6) due to a bomb threat.

The company says it received the all clear to resume at 5:10 this afternoon, following an assessment by a joint emergency response team.

Heroy Clarke calls on parliament to provide housing for MPs who live outside of the corporate area

Member of Parliament for St. James Central Heroy Clarke, is calling for parliament to provide housing for MPs who live outside of the corporate area.

This, as he noted that many MPs are forced to travel hours each week to attend parliament and committee meetings.

FID says SSL fraud now at US$30M, 200 accounts impacted

The scope of the fraud at Stocks and Securities Limited, (SSL) has now grown to more than 30 million US dollars, with evidence indicating that there are over 200 accounts that were impacted.

That revelation was made by the Financial Investigations Division, (FID) in a statement on Wednesday morning.

7 shot, three fatally in separate incidents across the island, 2 children among wounded

Three people were shot and killed and four others, including two children, were shot and wounded in incidents across the island last night (December 05).

The first incident took place in Seaview Heights, in Priory, St. Ann at around 9 p.m.

Jamaica could become developed nation in ten years – Keith Duncan

Jamaica could become a developed nation in the next ten years.

This, according to Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee, Keith Duncan.

Curfew imposed in sections of Dunkirk Community following drive-by shooting

A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of Brown’s Town (Dunkirk), in Kingston.

The curfew follows the shooting of at least 6 people, one of them fatally, in a drive by shooting yesterday.

The curfew began at 6:00 p.m. yesterday and will remain in effect until 6:00 p.m. tomorrow.

Finance Minister highlights importance of having a pipeline of bankable projects that will incentivize investors to fund major projects

Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke has highlighted the importance of developing countries, like Jamaica, having a pipeline of bankable projects that will incentivize private investors to fund major projects.

He was speaking at a panel discussion on the topic, ‘Private Sector Mobilization for Climate

EPOC says remittances to Jamaica decreased by 1.2% in the last quarter

The Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) has indicated that remittances to Jamaica decreased by 1.2% in the third quarter of this year.

The main source markets for remittances to the island are the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Government has earmarked $50-million for a Soil Regeneration Project

The government has earmarked $50-million for a Soil Regeneration Project, which is to be implemented across the country.

The programme which was launched yesterday, is dubbed soil regeneration and fertility improvement.

Speaking at the ceremony, Agriculture Minister Floyd Green noted that the programme

Six families homeless after fire destroyed several dwellings in Denham Town, Kingston last evening

Police say a report of a house fire was made around 7: 45 PM.

27 firefighters along with four fire engines from the York Park, Half Way Tree and Rollington Town fire stations responded to the blaze.

Kingston Wharves to resume services following bomb threat today

Wednesday, December 06, 2023 Clement Reid News No comments

Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) says normal operations will resume this evening, after it was forced to suspend operations today(December 6) due to a bomb threat. The company says it received the all clear to resume at 5:10 this afternoon, following an assessment by a joint emergency response team.

Heroy Clarke calls on parliament to provide housing for MPs who live outside of the corporate area

Wednesday, December 06, 2023 Donique Weston News No comments

Member of Parliament for St. James Central Heroy Clarke, is calling for parliament to provide housing for MPs who live outside of the corporate area. This, as he noted that many MPs are forced to travel hours each week to attend parliament and committee meetings.

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.

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.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness ‘Drifts’ to Teejay’s hit

Monday, November 27, 2023 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Following the Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP's) 80th Annual Conference yesterday (Nov 26), a video has surfaced online of Prime Minister Andrew Holness dancing to Teejay’s hit song, ‘Drift’.