News
5th formers to return to school next week
The Director of Education, Clare Browne, has announced the provisions being implemented in secondary schools ahead of their scheduled reopening on Monday.
Provisions include:
Cleaning...
UPP stands behind MP Jamale Pringle’s position and decision
The Political Leader, Executive Committee, and the Women’s Forum of the United Progressive Party (UPP) place on record their support for the positions expressed...
The Government of Jamaica Appoints Onika Campbell As Honorary Consul to Antigua and...
High Commissioner for Jamaica to Antigua and Barbuda, His Excellency Arthur Williams, has announced that the Government of Jamaica has appointed Onika Campbell, a...
Dean Jonas Returns As Minister Of Government
Prime Minister the Hon Gaston Browne on Friday, wrote to Governor General Sir Rodney Williams, appointing Member of Parliament for St. George, Athill Dean...
Police Officer Accidentally Shoots Himself
A police officer has reportedly shot himself on the compound of the Royalton Hotel today.
According to media reports, the man appeared to have accidentally injured...
ONDCP Says Be On The Alert For COVID-19 Scams
(PRESS RELEASE)
The ONDCP wishes to alert the general public to an upsurge of COVID-19 related fraudulent material on various social media platforms which seek...
GG Hopes To Honour Unsung Heroes In COVID-19 Fight
Governor General Sir Rodney Williams says he hopes to honour the nameless and faceless heroes behind the scenes as the country battles the COVID-19...
Gov’t Recommits To Providing Support To Families During Covid-19 Pandemic And Beyond
Social Transformation Minister Samantha Marshall has pledged government's continued support to families during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
In a message to mark International Families...
Man Fined $1000 For Stealing Sex Toys And Alcohol
Eustace Lovell, 27-year-old, has been ordered to pay $1,000 in the High Court yesterday for breaking into a restaurant and stealing several items, mainly...
There Will Be New Cases Of COVID-19 PM Says
Prime Minister Gaston Browne is warning residents to expect more COVID-19 cases with the opening of boarders and the local economy.
However, Browne says while...
Speaker Warns Other Members After Spat With Opposition Leader
House Speaker Sir Gerald Watt says he will have to decide whether opposition Leader Jamle Pringle returns to the house following their heated exchange yesterday.
He...
Calvin Ayre Foundation donates laptops to Ministry of Health
In addition to more than EC$4 million worth of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) being donated to the Ministry of Health, the Calvin Ayre Foundation...
Major Dam Expansion Project well underway
Director of Agriculture Mr. Gregory Bailey has disclosed that a major partnership between the private sector, the Ministry of Agriculture and farmers will result...