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Finance Ministry and JCTU reach agreement on items under restructured compensation system

The Finance Ministry and the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions, JCTU have reached agreement on items carried over from the implementation of the restructured compensation system for public sector workers.

The signing of the heads of agreement took place yesterday.

Police name 2 POIs in relation to deadly shooting in Commodore, St. Catherine

The St. Catherine police have listed two persons of interest in relation to this morning's shooting in Commodore, Linstead, which left a woman dead and a 6 year old boy wounded.

Police have not revealed the dead woman's identity but said she was in her fifties and that she was the mother of a member

7 y/o found with submachine gun at St. Elizabeth school, now in state care

The 7 year old child who was found in possession of a submachine gun at a school in St. Elizabeth yesterday, is now in the care of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency, CPFSA.

His siblings are also being safe guarded by the agency.

Efforts being made to transport severely burnt BK Supervisor to US for treatment

Efforts are being made to have a Burger King supervisor who was severely burnt during the explosion at the New Kingston location on Wednesday, flown to the United States for treatment.

Kerry Ann Folkes, was the only female on duty at the time of the incident which left six workers with varying degrees

Search to continue tomorrow for two people washed away in a river in Castleton Gardens, St. Mary

The search for two people who were washed away Thursday evening in a river in Castleton Gardens, St. Mary, will continue on Saturday. This, as efforts by the police, Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) coast guards, and residents, to locate the individuals today were unsuccessful.

Bounty Killer urges DJs to elevate Reggae in party juggling

Bounty Killer is urging selectors and DJs to integrate Reggae music into the middle of their juggling at parties and dances, instead of only using it during the warm-up phase or early juggling.

Exco Levi speaks out following JUNO Awards’ decision to drop Reggae category

Five-time JUNO Award winner Exco Levi is weighing in on the controversial decision to remove the Reggae category from Canada’s biggest music awards show.

Samory I drops “Kingston Heat”

Reggae singer Samory I has released "Kingston Heat," one of three previously unreleased tracks from the deluxe version of his Strength album.

Ackeem Blake and Tajay Gayle win Diamond League titles in Brussels

World indoor bronze medalist Ackeem Blake and former world champion Tajay Gayle and were the Jamaican winners on the opening day of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme Wanda Diamond League finals in Brussels

Clarendon SOE worries Party Promoters

Party promoters in Clarendon are optimistic that their events will proceed as schedule despite the announcement of a State of Public Emergency in the parish.

Finance Ministry and JCTU reach agreement on items under restructured compensation system

Friday, September 13, 2024 Myesha Broadie News No comments

The Finance Ministry and the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions, JCTU have reached agreement on items carried over from the implementation of the restructured compensation system for public sector workers. The signing of the heads of agreement took place yesterday.

Police name 2 POIs in relation to deadly shooting in Commodore, St. Catherine

Friday, September 13, 2024 Myesha Broadie News No comments

The St. Catherine police have listed two persons of interest in relation to this morning's shooting in Commodore, Linstead, which left a woman dead and a 6 year old boy wounded. Police have not revealed the dead woman's identity but said she was in her fifties and that she was the mother of a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force.

Ackeem Blake and Tajay Gayle win Diamond League titles in Brussels

Friday, September 13, 2024 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

World indoor bronze medalist Ackeem Blake and former world champion Tajay Gayle and were the Jamaican winners on the opening day of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme Wanda Diamond League finals in Brussels

Australian authorities steps in to support Glasgow’s 2026 Commonwealth Games bid

Friday, September 13, 2024 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

Glasgow's bid to rescue the 2026 Commonwealth Games has taken a further boots after Australian authorities promised "a multi-million pound investment" to help then finalize the deal.

Bounty Killer urges DJs to elevate Reggae in party juggling

Friday, September 13, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Bounty Killer is urging selectors and DJs to integrate Reggae music into the middle of their juggling at parties and dances, instead of only using it during the warm-up phase or early juggling.

Exco Levi speaks out following JUNO Awards’ decision to drop Reggae category

Friday, September 13, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Five-time JUNO Award winner Exco Levi is weighing in on the controversial decision to remove the Reggae category from Canada’s biggest music awards show.