JCF anticipates 80% of its officers will be using body-worn cameras in three to four years
JCF anticipates 80% of its officers will be using body-worn cameras in three to four years

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Warren Clarke made the disclosure during a Jamaicans for Justice public forum on body-worn cameras on Wednesday. DCP Clarke said due to the current shortage of body-worn cameras, there is only a 20 per cent penetration of cameras among officers on operation.

Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce expresses satisfaction with level of public and private sector infrastructure investment underway in St. James
Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce expresses satisfaction with level of public and private sector infrastructure investment underway in St. James

Re-elected President of the Chamber, Jason Russell noted that Montego Bay was being stifled by lack of infrastructure. However, he said the city is now going through what he termed 'a big boom'.

PM Holness says announcement will be made soon about further investment to boost capabilities of JDF
PM Holness says announcement will be made soon about further investment to boost capabilities of JDF

This is expected to enable the country to boost its response capabilities particularly via airlift, especially during emergencies or disasters. Dr. Holness highlighted challenges faced in getting to marooned communities after Hurricane Melissa last October.

JTA President calls for innovation and evidence-based reform in education sector
JTA President calls for innovation and evidence-based reform in education sector

Jamaica Teachers' Association President Mark Malabver says the education sector is in need of greater research, innovation, evidence based policy, and courageous implementation.

President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce, Jason Russell, calls for changes to labour laws
President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce, Jason Russell, calls for changes to labour laws

He argued that the laws need to be balanced, as they are favourable towards employees.

Mr. Russell was speaking with reporters following his re-election as president of the chamber of commerce this week.

Ministry of Labour and Social Security requests remaining solidarity programme funds from Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Labour and Social Security requests remaining solidarity programme funds from Ministry of Finance

The Ministry made the disclosure in a press release yesterday as it sought to explain the allocation of funds under the programme.

This followed a media report that 70 per cent of the $1 billion allocated for the programme was not spent on the poor.

One of four people injured in an explosion and fire at garage facility adjacent Beryllium compound on South Camp Road in Kingston has died
One of four people injured in an explosion and fire at garage facility adjacent Beryllium compound on South Camp Road in Kingston has died

The individual who is an external contractor was performing work within the garage facility at the time of the incident. Beryllium in a statement says two of the injured individuals have been airlifted to the United States to receive specialised burn treatment and critical care.

PM Holness indicates that Jamaica does not have the capacity to take on large enterprise-scale contracts
PM Holness indicates that Jamaica does not have the capacity to take on large enterprise-scale contracts

His disclosure comes amidst concerns over whether or not safeguards are in place to ensure local contractors will be included in projects set to be carried out under the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA). A few weeks ago, the concern was raised by the Small Business Association

Two local transport groups warned that growing competition from ride-hailing companies in Jamaica will affect business
Two local transport groups warned that growing competition from ride-hailing companies in Jamaica will affect business

The matter was raised at a virtual meeting hosted by Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS) last evening. President of the Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA), Montego Bay Simon Lawrence who was a guest at the meeting complained that persons operating for ride-hailing

Jamaican Jacqueline Williams set  to  create  history  at  the  upcoming ICC  Women’s  T20  World  Cup
Jamaican Jacqueline Williams set  to  create  history  at  the  upcoming ICC  Women’s  T20  World  Cup

Jamaican  umpire  Jacqueline Williams is  set  to  create  history  at  the  upcoming ICC  Women's  T20  World  Cup  next month  in  England .

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JCF anticipates 80% of its officers will be using body-worn cameras in three to four years
Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce expresses satisfaction with level of public and private sector infrastructure investment underway in St. James
PM Holness says announcement will be made soon about further investment to boost capabilities of JDF
JTA President calls for innovation and evidence-based reform in education sector
President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce, Jason Russell, calls for changes to labour laws
Ministry of Labour and Social Security requests remaining solidarity programme funds from Ministry of Finance
One of four people injured in an explosion and fire at garage facility adjacent Beryllium compound on South Camp Road in Kingston has died
PM Holness indicates that Jamaica does not have the capacity to take on large enterprise-scale contracts
Two local transport groups warned that growing competition from ride-hailing companies in Jamaica will affect business
Jamaican Jacqueline Williams set  to  create  history  at  the  upcoming ICC  Women’s  T20  World  Cup
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Friday, May 29, 2026 Georgetta Williams News No comments
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Warren Clarke made the disclosure during a Jamaicans for Justice public forum on body-worn cameras on Wednesday. DCP Clarke said due to the current shortage of body-worn cameras, there is only a 20 per cent penetration of cameras among officers on operation.
Friday, May 29, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments
Re-elected President of the Chamber, Jason Russell noted that Montego Bay was being stifled by lack of infrastructure. However, he said the city is now going through what he termed 'a big boom'.
Thursday, May 28, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments
Jamaican  umpire  Jacqueline Williams is  set  to  create  history  at  the  upcoming ICC  Women's  T20  World  Cup  next month  in  England .
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