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Opposition urges Gov’t to call the general election now

The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) is urging the government to call the general election now.

The election is constitutionally due, next year.

Speaking during the presentation of Norman Scott as PNP's candidate for South East St. Elizabeth, last evening PNP General Secretary Dr. Dayton Campbell

Scores of Royalton Negril workers stage protest

Scores of Hotel Workers employed at Royalton Negril in Westmoreland staged a protest outside the resort, today.

The workers are calling for better working conditions and wages.

Several Jamaicans who received national honours, dedicate their achievement to their families

A number of Jamaicans who were honoured today for their contribution to nation building have dedicated their achievement to their families while deeming it an honour to serve the country.

The Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards 2024 was held at the National Indoor

Miss Lou and Bob Marley to be first recipients of the Order of National Icon

The Government is to introduce a new National Honour, the Order of National Icon.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness made the announcement in his Heroes Day message.

He says the government has done the preliminary work and will be moving forward with the legal process to introduce the new national honour.

Irie FM’s “Big A” among Jamaicans being honoured for their contribution to nation building

Irie FM's veteran Broadcaster Ainsworth "Big A" Higgins is among some 200 Jamaicans being honoured today for their contribution to nation building.

The national honours and awards ceremony is underway at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston.

Female passenger dies shortly after arriving at Sangster International Airport

A female passenger died shortly after arriving at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, yesterday.

Her identity has not been released and the cause of her death is yet to be determined.

MBJ Limited, the operators of the airport, confirmed the incident in a social media post.

St. Ann mother calls for more resources for special needs schools

A St. Ann woman whose daughter is a special needs child, is calling for more resources to be allocated to special needs educational institutions.

Dagrian Barnaby made the call, as she noted that it is challenging for parents and schools to cater to the needs of special children.

300 dead in road crashes since the start of the year

300 persons have died in road crashes since the start of the year.

Vice Chairman of the National Road Safety Council Dr Lucien Jones says while this is 11 percent fewer than the corresponding period last year, it is still not good news.

Policeman injured in St James hit and run succumbs

The policeman who was injured in a hit and run incident in St James earlier this month has succumbed.

He is constable Linroy Codner.

Police seize additional $38.3M during secondary lottery scam raid in St. Catherine

Police seized an additional $38.3 million in cash during a secondary search in the continuing investigation into suspected lottery scamming activities in St. Catherine.

The multi-agency operation, was conducted yesterday after police revisited a property on St Vincent Boulevard in Caribbean Estate,

Opposition urges Gov’t to call the general election now

Monday, October 21, 2024 Myesha Broadie News No comments

The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) is urging the government to call the general election now. The election is constitutionally due, next year. Speaking during the presentation of Norman Scott as PNP's candidate for South East St. Elizabeth, last evening PNP General Secretary Dr. Dayton Campbell urged the Andrew Holness led administration to announce the poll date.

Scores of Royalton Negril workers stage protest

Monday, October 21, 2024 Myesha Broadie News No comments

Scores of Hotel Workers employed at Royalton Negril in Westmoreland staged a protest outside the resort, today. The workers are calling for better working conditions and wages.

Jamaica’s Reggae boyz remains sixth in Concacaf rankings

Friday, October 18, 2024 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

Jamaica's Reggae boyz remains the sixth ranked team in Concacaf according to the latest Concacaf Men's National team rankings update.

Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw omitted from Reggae Girlz sqaud to face France

Friday, October 18, 2024 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

reigning english super league player of the year khadija bunny shaw is a notable absentee in jamaica's reggae girlz sqaud who will face france in a friendly international next friday at the stade auguste bonal in eastern france.

MC Nuffy Silent After Sting Cancels Honour

Friday, October 18, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

“The best thing for me to do is keep silent,” said MC Nuffy in response to Sting promoters pulling the plug on their decision to honor the popular emcee for his contribution to the Boxing Day event.

Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, and Big A among National Honourees on Heroes Day

Friday, October 18, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Dancehall heavyweights Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, IRIE FM’s Ainsworth “Big A” Higgins, Nadine Sutherland, and Admiral Bailey are among 150 Jamaicans set to receive National Honours this Monday, October 21, on Heroes Day.