The announcement was made by Agriculture Minister Floyd Green at the official launch of Farmers’ Month, which is observed every April. He said the initiative aims to establish 3,000 acres of fruit trees to replace those damaged during Hurricane Melissa.
Polish Opposition Leader and People’s National Party President Mark Golding has announced that Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Central Dennis Gordon is to step aside from the Public Accounts Committee and the Shadow Cabinet with immediate effect.
Mr. Gordon is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Jacden Limited.
The St. Ann’s Bay Traffic Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of two men and the injury of another in Runaway Bay, St. Ann today.
The deceased are Devon Richards of Pineapple Place, Ocho Rios and Tajay Evans of Browns Town.
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, says the sector is rapidly approaching full recovery from the impact of Hurricane Melissa, with arrivals now nearing pre-disaster levels.
He indicated that continued room restoration across the island, coupled with sustained demand for Destination Jamaica is positioning the sector for a strong rebound in the months ahead.
Police officer seen in viral video in physical confrontation with elderly man placed on interdiction
The Jamaica Constabulary says a police officer seen in a viral video in a physical confrontation with an elderly man has been placed on interdiction.
The incident reportedly occurred in Tawes Pen, St. Catherine.