Telecommunication provider, Flow, has hinted that 5G technology could soon become a reality in Jamaica.According to Vice President and General Manager, Stephen Price, the company is preparing its network for the next generation of mobile services.
Assistant Commissioner of Police at the Strategic Operations Portfolio, Dr Gary McKenzie, says the police must remain focused and maintain the public's trust if it is to record further reductions in crime.
He was speaking on the Constabulary's Force 4 Good podcast.
Despite a 65 per cent reduction in break-ins since the start of the year, the St. Andrew North police remain concerned about the number of spirit-licensed premises being targeted.Speaking at a St. Andrew North Police Division Virtual Business Watch meeting on the weekend, Commanding Officer, Superintendent Randy Sweeney, reported that 18 break-ins were recorded up to May 15.
Employees at the National Works Agency (NWA) have signalled their intention to withdraw their services if urgent action is not taken to address longstanding issues relating to staff restructuring and reclassification.
The Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) which represents the workers noted that their concerns include salary anomalies, non-alignment of technical officers, non-payment of eligible allowances issues relating to vacation leave entitlement and a reported lack of meaningful engagement on the restructuring process.
The delay in tabling a report from the Integrity Commission about the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) led to a walkout of Parliament by Opposition members yesterday.
The matter has become a contentious one with the Opposition raising concern that the report is of public interest.