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PM Holness & Finance Minister commit $10 million to construct dormitory facility for the Women’s Centre Foundation

PM Holness & Finance Minister commit $10 million to construct dormitory facility for the Women’s Centre Foundation

Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke have committed $10 million towards constructing a dormitory facility for the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation, in Kingston. Mr. Holness made the announcement, while speaking at the foundation's charity ball Saturday evening.

Police High Command awaiting findings of INDECOM probe into incident at Freeport lock-up that left two inmates and a Constable wounded

Police High Command awaiting findings of INDECOM probe into incident at Freeport lock-up that left two inmates and a Constable wounded

The High Command of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has acknowledged the shooting incident at the Freeport police lockup in St. James yesterday evening. The incident resulted in two inmates and a policeman being wounded. The High Command says the situation was swiftly controlled, and the weapon

Former Northwest St. Ann MP Princess Lawes laid to rest

Former Northwest St. Ann MP Princess Lawes laid to rest

Former Member of Parliament for Northwest St. Ann and Parliamentary Secretary, Princess Lawes, was laid to rest today (May 19). Miss Lawes died on Friday, April 19 at 79 years old. Current MP for Northwest St. Ann, Krystal Lee, presented a tribute to Miss Lawes, on behalf of Prime Minister Andrew Holness.

Indecom probing wounding of two inmates and police officer at Freeport police station

Indecom probing wounding of two inmates and police officer at Freeport police station

The Independent Commission of Investigations, Indecom, is probing the circumstances surrounding an incident, which left two inmates and a police constable suffering from gunshot wounds, on Saturday.

The wounds resulted from the discharge of a firearm at the Freeport Police Station in Montego-Bay, St

Heads of police divisions to work with schools to examine safety programmes and upgrade where necessary – Dr. Chang

Heads of police divisions to work with schools to examine safety programmes and upgrade where necessary – Dr. Chang

The heads of the island's police divisions have been instructed to work with schools to examine their safety programmes and upgrade them where necessary.

They will visit schools, hold discussions with principals, and assess which institutions are in need of new safety measures, or need their safety

Holness reiterates NHT’s plan for middle and low income contributors

Holness reiterates NHT’s plan for middle and low income contributors

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the over all plan of the National Housing Trust, NHT, is to provide housing solutions for middle and low income contributors.

According to the prime minister, 15,000 housing solutions are projected to commence this financial year.

Oleksandr Usyk becomes first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion

Oleksandr Usyk becomes first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion

Oleksandr Usyk became boxing's first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion last night in Saudi Arabia, after he defeated Tyson Fury on a split-decision on a dramatic night in Saudi Arabia.

PM Holness hands over land titles to NHT applicants for lots at Friendship Oaks

PM Holness hands over land titles to NHT applicants for lots at Friendship Oaks

Over a hundred persons were presented with the keys to their new homes or land titles to serviced lots in Goshen, St. Elizabeth, yesterday.

TODSS calls for less talk and more action on curbing road crashes

TODSS calls for less talk and more action on curbing road crashes

President of the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services Egeton Newman has called for less talk and more action, in relation to measures aimed at curbing road crashes.

Manchester man fatally shot by cops in alleged confrontation

Manchester man fatally shot by cops in alleged confrontation

A man was fatally shot by the police in an alleged confrontation in Davyton, Manchester this morning.

PM Holness & Finance Minister commit $10 million to construct dormitory facility for the Women’s Centre Foundation

Sunday, May 19, 2024 Donique Weston News No comments

Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke have committed $10 million towards constructing a dormitory facility for the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation, in Kingston. Mr. Holness made the announcement, while speaking at the foundation's charity ball Saturday evening.

Police High Command awaiting findings of INDECOM probe into incident at Freeport lock-up that left two inmates and a Constable wounded

Sunday, May 19, 2024 Donique Weston News No comments

The High Command of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has acknowledged the shooting incident at the Freeport police lockup in St. James yesterday evening. The incident resulted in two inmates and a policeman being wounded. The High Command says the situation was swiftly controlled, and the weapon involved was retrieved and secured.

Oleksandr Usyk becomes first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion

Sunday, May 19, 2024 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

Oleksandr Usyk became boxing's first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion last night in Saudi Arabia, after he defeated Tyson Fury on a split-decision on a dramatic night in Saudi Arabia.

Harrison’s credit runs out at JC

Friday, May 17, 2024 Roger Hasfal Sports No comments

Jamaica College has parted company with head coach of the track and field team Neil Harrison. Irie Fm sports can confirm that Harrison was told by Acting Principal Wayne Robinson during a meeting at the school on Friday at JC, that his contract will not be renewed following a third consecutive runner up finish behind Kingston College at the ISSA Boys and Girls Championships in March.

Starr Dawkinz reacts to Diddy’s disturbing assault video

Friday, May 17, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

US-based Dancehall deejay Starr Dawkinz is among the social media users weighing in on Diddy’s 2016 assault on Cassie, following a video released by CNN today (May 17).

Fury makes grand entrance with Buju’s 1995 hit ahead of historic title fight

Friday, May 17, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Ahead of the historic heavyweight boxing match, WBC Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury made a grand entrance at the weigh-in, using Buju Banton's 1995 hit song, “Walk Like A Champion”.