With several of the nation's farmers already experiencing below-average rainfall, the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) says the Government's $134 million drought aid will prove beneficial.Earlier this month, Agriculture Minister Floyd Green announced the allocation which aims to provide tangible relief to farmers.
That is the declaration from Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake as he amplified his warning to criminals who choose to engage lawmen in gun battle.This recent caution comes amidst criticism from human rights lobby group, Jamaicans for Justice over the number of people shot and killed by the police so far this year.
The Board of the Whitfield Primary and Infant School in Kingston says the Education Ministry will assist in appointing an acting principal as soon as possible to ensure that the institution continues to function.This is as principal Karen Powell died after collapsing yesterday.
Deputy Superintendent of Police, Gary Chambers was found not guilty by the St. Catherine Parish Court on Thursday.Allegations are that in October 2016, Chambers attempted to fondle the female corporal while they were in a service vehicle.
The Culture Ministry and the Manchester Municipal Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the erection of a monument, in honour of the victims of the
Kendal train crash of 1957.