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Man listed as POI in relation to death of woman in St James now in police custody

The man listed as a person of interest in relation to the murder of a woman in St. James last month is now in custody.

Number of patient admissions at Mandeville Regional Hospital remains relatively high

While the number of patient admissions at the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester remains relatively high, there is hope that the figure will soon return to pre- Hurricane Melissa levels.

“Stop lock off the dance”: Burchell calls for overhaul of entertainment and creative economy framework

Opposition spokesperson on culture, creative industries and information Nekeisha Burchell is calling for an overhaul of regulations for the entertainment and creative industries.

Dr. Bennett to return unopposed as JCA President

Dr. Donovan Bennett is set to serve a second consecutive term as President of the Jamaica Cricket Association.

New JACANA CEO aims to continue strengthening the company

Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) of JACANA, Alerie Hull Duhaney says she plans to keep strengthening the organisation and scaling its commercial footprint.

In April, Duhaney was announced as CEO of JACANA which is Jamaica’s leading vertically integrated wellness platform and plant medicine

Police examining forensic evidence as they seek to nab killer of elderly bearer

The police are looking at forensic evidence and collaborating with the business community in Half Way Tree St. Andrew, as they seek to nab those responsible for the killing of a bearer yesterday.

68-year-old Lawrence Kessna of seaview gardens was shot dead by a gunman who attempted to rob him as he

State Minister Seiveright stresses that Jamaica is open for business

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, has reiterated that Jamaica is open for business, despite being affected by Hurricane Melissa last year.

Gov’t taking steps to reduce importation of Irish potatoes, onions and animal feed

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says the government is taking steps to reduce the importation of Irish potatoes, onions and animal feed.

He made the statement at a post Sectoral Debate engagement on Thursday.

Minister Seiveright promotes Jamaica in Ireland

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, says Jamaica is a stable, investment-ready and strategically connected business hub.

He made the statement at the Ireland–Latin America and Caribbean Trade Horizons Forum in Dublin, on Tuesday.

Merdie Rowe’s attorneys say court injunction to block Accompong Election proceedings served to Chief Currie via email

The attorneys representing Merdie Rowe are insisting that today's Nomination Day activities for the May 22 Accompong Maroon Election in St. Elizabeth took place in defiance of a court injunction, which was formally served via email.Mr. Rowe, who was trying to be a candidate in the race for Accompong

Man listed as POI in relation to death of woman in St James now in police custody

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The man listed as a person of interest in relation to the murder of a woman in St. James last month is now in custody.

Number of patient admissions at Mandeville Regional Hospital remains relatively high

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While the number of patient admissions at the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester remains relatively high, there is hope that the figure will soon return to pre- Hurricane Melissa levels.