The World Bank has priced a catastrophe bond that finances US$200m of insurance coverage against hurricanes for Jamaica.
Several youth farmers in St. Ann are getting a helping hand from Japanese reggae sound system Mighty Crown, in restoring their livelihoods following devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
JUTC announced that effective tomorrow, it will reduce the frequency of its Ocho Rios service, which operates from Ocho Rios to Spanish Town, Half-Way Tree and Downtown Kingston. The state-run company said the adjustment follows concerns raised by Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) operators and forms part of its commitment to stakeholder engagement and responsible service planning.
Gordon House in confirming receipt of the documents, says the reports have not yet been tabled in either the House of Representatives or the Senate. The statement from Parliament followed a call by Opposition Leader Mark Golding for the immediate tabling of the Integrity Commission investigative report into the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA).
Ms. Bulgin, more popularly known as "Buju", was shot and killed by a police officer Sunday afternoon. The cop has been removed from frontline duty.