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Jamaica Customs says it has increased vigilance in border protection

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) said it has increased its vigilance and process controls at the various ports of entry which may impact the turnaround time for clearances, and is therefore requesting the understanding of clients, “as the...

More sellers than buyers at Hanover agricultural show

WESTERN BUREAU: It was a classic case of ‘more sellers than buyers’ at Friday’s much-hyped staging of the 2023 Hanover Agricultural Show, on the grounds of the Bioprist Complex (formerly Jockey Factory) in Lucea, Hanover, as while there over 40...
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More sellers than buyers at Hanover agricultural show

WESTERN BUREAU: It was a classic case of ‘more sellers than buyers’ at Friday’s much-hyped staging of the 2023 Hanover Agricultural Show, on the grounds of the Bioprist Complex (formerly Jockey Factory) in Lucea, Hanover, as while there over 40...

Businessman awaits July verdict after $130m cocaine bust

WESTERN BUREAU: Rohan Cummings, the western Jamaica businessman who was reportedly held with cocaine valued at US$850,000 (J$130,008,520) in a bus he was driving, will know his fate on July 5 when the verdict in the case is handed down in the St...
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Businessman awaits July verdict after $130m cocaine bust

WESTERN BUREAU: Rohan Cummings, the western Jamaica businessman who was reportedly held with cocaine valued at US$850,000 (J$130,008,520) in a bus he was driving, will know his fate on July 5 when the verdict in the case is handed down in the St...

Manchester security guard out on bail after allegedly robbing bank customer

A MANCHESTER security guard, who allegedly conspired with others to rob a man of a knapsack containing approximately $14 million, after assisting him at the bank, has been released on $900,000 bail following an unsuccessful attempt by the director...
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Manchester security guard out on bail after allegedly robbing bank customer

A MANCHESTER security guard, who allegedly conspired with others to rob a man of a knapsack containing approximately $14 million, after assisting him at the bank, has been released on $900,000 bail following an unsuccessful attempt by the director...

HRMAJ wants parliamentarians to be paid based on satisfactory performance

Amid the ongoing pushback against the recent salary increases which have been granted to Jamaica’s political representatives, the Human Resource Management Association of Jamaica (HRMAJ) is recommending that 30 per cent of parliamentarians’ total...
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HRMAJ wants parliamentarians to be paid based on satisfactory performance

Amid the ongoing pushback against the recent salary increases which have been granted to Jamaica’s political representatives, the Human Resource Management Association of Jamaica (HRMAJ) is recommending that 30 per cent of parliamentarians’ total...

Ravaged Portland vendors to get help

PORT ANTONIO, PORTLAND The Portland Municipal Corporation is to carry out an assessment of damages caused by a fire which on Sunday gutted the Musgrave Market in Port Antonio, as it seeks to restore the livelihood of registered vendors. Mayor of...
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Ravaged Portland vendors to get help

PORT ANTONIO, PORTLAND The Portland Municipal Corporation is to carry out an assessment of damages caused by a fire which on Sunday gutted the Musgrave Market in Port Antonio, as it seeks to restore the livelihood of registered vendors. Mayor of...

Growth of 2.7% recorded in January to March quarter – PIOJ

Jamaica's economy grew by an estimated 2.7 per cent during the January to March 2023 quarter. This represents the eighth consecutive quarter of growth recorded, according to the Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr...
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Growth of 2.7% recorded in January to March quarter – PIOJ

Jamaica's economy grew by an estimated 2.7 per cent during the January to March 2023 quarter. This represents the eighth consecutive quarter of growth recorded, according to the Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr...

Disaster personnel in St Catherine on alert amid downpour

The impact of the downpour associated with the trough that is affecting Jamaica has prompted disaster response personnel in St Catherine to be on alert. Chairman of the St Catherine Parish Disaster Committee, Roogae Kirlew, told The Gleaner...
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Disaster personnel in St Catherine on alert amid downpour

The impact of the downpour associated with the trough that is affecting Jamaica has prompted disaster response personnel in St Catherine to be on alert. Chairman of the St Catherine Parish Disaster Committee, Roogae Kirlew, told The Gleaner...

Technical and vocational subjects to be introduced in primary schools

Jamaica is moving to infuse Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) into primary schools, says Minister of Education and Youth, Fayval Williams. Currently, TVET is offered in secondary schools, but the Ministry is looking to...
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Technical and vocational subjects to be introduced in primary schools

Jamaica is moving to infuse Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) into primary schools, says Minister of Education and Youth, Fayval Williams. Currently, TVET is offered in secondary schools, but the Ministry is looking to...

Motorists urged to be cautious when traversing areas under construction

As the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) and other major road works across the island progress, members of the public are being urged to be especially cautious while traversing through the areas under construction. The SCHIP is...
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Motorists urged to be cautious when traversing areas under construction

As the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) and other major road works across the island progress, members of the public are being urged to be especially cautious while traversing through the areas under construction. The SCHIP is...

Exercise extreme caution in crocodile habitats during heavy rains – NEPA

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is urging the public to exercise extreme caution in areas close to swamps, rivers, gullies and other known crocodile habitats as the animals are likely to be displaced during heavy rainfall. NEPA...
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Exercise extreme caution in crocodile habitats during heavy rains – NEPA

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is urging the public to exercise extreme caution in areas close to swamps, rivers, gullies and other known crocodile habitats as the animals are likely to be displaced during heavy rainfall. NEPA...

Kingston West police name six men as persons of interest

The Kingston West police have listed six men as persons of interest in relation to recent murders and shootings that have been committed in the division. They are: 1. Demario Bailey, otherwise called 'Ray Ray', of Tivoli Gardens, Kingston...
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Kingston West police name six men as persons of interest

The Kingston West police have listed six men as persons of interest in relation to recent murders and shootings that have been committed in the division. They are: 1. Demario Bailey, otherwise called 'Ray Ray', of Tivoli Gardens, Kingston...

Motorists urged to be cautious when treaversing areas under construction

As the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) and other major road works across the island progress, members of the public are being urged to be especially cautious while traversing through the areas under construction. The SCHIP is...
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Motorists urged to be cautious when treaversing areas under construction

As the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) and other major road works across the island progress, members of the public are being urged to be especially cautious while traversing through the areas under construction. The SCHIP is...

16-y-o girl charged over alleged theft of US$2,200

A 16-year-old Kingston girl accused of breaking into a house and stealing thousands of United States dollars has been charged. The teen was charged on Monday with housebreaking and larceny following an incident on West Street in Kingston. The...
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16-y-o girl charged over alleged theft of US$2,200

A 16-year-old Kingston girl accused of breaking into a house and stealing thousands of United States dollars has been charged. The teen was charged on Monday with housebreaking and larceny following an incident on West Street in Kingston. The...

Nail technician charged for murder of pregnant woman, man in Portland

Detectives assigned to the Major Investigations Division have charged a woman for the May 24 double murder of a man and a pregnant woman along Campbell Avenue in Port Antonio, Portland. She is Jody-Ann Jackson, a 28-year-old bar operator and nail...
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Nail technician charged for murder of pregnant woman, man in Portland

Detectives assigned to the Major Investigations Division have charged a woman for the May 24 double murder of a man and a pregnant woman along Campbell Avenue in Port Antonio, Portland. She is Jody-Ann Jackson, a 28-year-old bar operator and nail...

Man gets life in prison for murder of Manchester supermarket owner during robbery

The Clarendon mechanic who murdered supermarket owner Jin Xian Ye in Porus, Manchester last December was this afternoon sentenced to life in prison. Ajay Frazer, 22, will serve 15 years before he is considered for parole. Justice Leighton...
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Man gets life in prison for murder of Manchester supermarket owner during robbery

The Clarendon mechanic who murdered supermarket owner Jin Xian Ye in Porus, Manchester last December was this afternoon sentenced to life in prison. Ajay Frazer, 22, will serve 15 years before he is considered for parole. Justice Leighton...

Police commissioner urges public to seek help to resolve domestic disputes

The Commissioner of Police Major General Antony Anderson is renewing his call for persons to seek non-violent means to settle conflicts after a policeman was allegedly shot and killed by his wife during a domestic dispute in Manchester on...
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Police commissioner urges public to seek help to resolve domestic disputes

The Commissioner of Police Major General Antony Anderson is renewing his call for persons to seek non-violent means to settle conflicts after a policeman was allegedly shot and killed by his wife during a domestic dispute in Manchester on...

Acting deputy commissioner of corrections missing

The police and the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) are reporting that Reverend Orville Moore, acting deputy commissioner at the DCS, is missing. Moore is responsible for rehabilitation and probation aftercare services at the DCS. It is...
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Acting deputy commissioner of corrections missing

The police and the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) are reporting that Reverend Orville Moore, acting deputy commissioner at the DCS, is missing. Moore is responsible for rehabilitation and probation aftercare services at the DCS. It is...

New agri minister looking to boost, expand local mining industry

WESTERN BUREAU: Floyd Green, the newly appointed minister of agriculture, fisheries and mining, says he will be engaging stakeholders in the mining sector over the next three weeks to determine how to strengthen Jamaica’s local mining industry....
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New agri minister looking to boost, expand local mining industry

WESTERN BUREAU: Floyd Green, the newly appointed minister of agriculture, fisheries and mining, says he will be engaging stakeholders in the mining sector over the next three weeks to determine how to strengthen Jamaica’s local mining industry....

Praedial larceny talks to be held this week, says Green

WESTERN BUREAU: Floyd Green, the newly installed minister of agriculture, fisheries and mining, says he will be meeting with stakeholders this week to iron out strategies to combat praedial larceny. The issue has negatively impacted Jamaica’s...
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Praedial larceny talks to be held this week, says Green

WESTERN BUREAU: Floyd Green, the newly installed minister of agriculture, fisheries and mining, says he will be meeting with stakeholders this week to iron out strategies to combat praedial larceny. The issue has negatively impacted Jamaica’s...

‘Queen Nanny’ premieres on American TV

Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess, a film by Jamaica-born Hollywood stuntman/filmmaker Roy T. Anderson, will be airing on American TV for the first time on Saturday, June 3 at 8 p.m. EDT on The African Channel (TAC). This landmark one-...
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‘Queen Nanny’ premieres on American TV

Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess, a film by Jamaica-born Hollywood stuntman/filmmaker Roy T. Anderson, will be airing on American TV for the first time on Saturday, June 3 at 8 p.m. EDT on The African Channel (TAC). This landmark one-...

First primary school police youth club launched in challenged Manchester community

The Northeastern Manchester community of Robins Hall should begin to see greater police presence and a stronger public partnership with the lawmen, following the launch of the parish’s first primary school police youth club, in the area. The 40-...
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First primary school police youth club launched in challenged Manchester community

The Northeastern Manchester community of Robins Hall should begin to see greater police presence and a stronger public partnership with the lawmen, following the launch of the parish’s first primary school police youth club, in the area. The 40-...

Jamaica, Georgia Aquarium sign MOU on blue economy’ opportunities

ATLANTA, Georgia: Industry Investment and Commerce Minister Senator Aubyn Hill has signed a memorandum of understanding with representatives of the Georgia Aquarium as the country explores opportunities for development of its Blue Economy. The...
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Jamaica, Georgia Aquarium sign MOU on blue economy’ opportunities

ATLANTA, Georgia: Industry Investment and Commerce Minister Senator Aubyn Hill has signed a memorandum of understanding with representatives of the Georgia Aquarium as the country explores opportunities for development of its Blue Economy. The...

Massive hotel investments slated for greater Falmouth area

NEW YORK, New York: The Greater Falmouth area of Trelawny is to see a scaling up of investments in hotel infrastructure totalling some US$625 million for the construction of three new properties and one expansion over the next few years. Jamaica’...
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Massive hotel investments slated for greater Falmouth area

NEW YORK, New York: The Greater Falmouth area of Trelawny is to see a scaling up of investments in hotel infrastructure totalling some US$625 million for the construction of three new properties and one expansion over the next few years. Jamaica’...

Buff Bay senior citizens’ recreational centre under repair

The recreational centre for the elderly in Buff Bay, Portland, which fell into a state of disrepair, is now undergoing major rehabilitation work to restore the facility for use. The structure was built around 2001 through an initiative by former...
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Buff Bay senior citizens’ recreational centre under repair

The recreational centre for the elderly in Buff Bay, Portland, which fell into a state of disrepair, is now undergoing major rehabilitation work to restore the facility for use. The structure was built around 2001 through an initiative by former...

Russia issues arrest warrant for Lindsey Graham over Ukraine comments

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's Interior Ministry on Monday issued an arrest warrant for US Senator Lindsey Graham following his comments related to the fighting in Ukraine. In an edited video of his meeting on Friday with Ukrainian President...
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Russia issues arrest warrant for Lindsey Graham over Ukraine comments

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's Interior Ministry on Monday issued an arrest warrant for US Senator Lindsey Graham following his comments related to the fighting in Ukraine. In an edited video of his meeting on Friday with Ukrainian President...

Government dismisses suggestion Jamaica phasing out cash

Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke has hit back at comments by Opposition Leader Mark Golding regarding the Government's push for adoption of Jamaica's digital currency and the timeline for release of the country's new banknotes. In a...
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Government dismisses suggestion Jamaica phasing out cash

Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke has hit back at comments by Opposition Leader Mark Golding regarding the Government's push for adoption of Jamaica's digital currency and the timeline for release of the country's new banknotes. In a...

Man pleads guilty to robbing entertainer KipRich’s apartment

Twenty-one-year-old Kemar Jones, who was accused of stealing money and jewellery from entertainer Marlon 'KipRich' Plunkett's home, pleaded guilty on Monday to housebreaking and larceny. He is to be sentenced on July 12...
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Man pleads guilty to robbing entertainer KipRich’s apartment

Twenty-one-year-old Kemar Jones, who was accused of stealing money and jewellery from entertainer Marlon 'KipRich' Plunkett's home, pleaded guilty on Monday to housebreaking and larceny. He is to be sentenced on July 12...

MoBay bread vendor succumbs to gunshot injuries

Detectives in Montego Bay, St James, have confirmed that a bread vendor who was shot by gunmen in the town on Saturday night has succumbed to his injuries. He has been identified as 27-year-old Romario Anderson, otherwise called 'Ryan...
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MoBay bread vendor succumbs to gunshot injuries

Detectives in Montego Bay, St James, have confirmed that a bread vendor who was shot by gunmen in the town on Saturday night has succumbed to his injuries. He has been identified as 27-year-old Romario Anderson, otherwise called 'Ryan...

JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation offers transformational training programme

JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation is offering an eight week long, online transformational programme dubbed Conversations for Greatness (CFG), starting May 30. The programme is designed to assist individuals to improve their interpersonal skills, boost...
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JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation offers transformational training programme

JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation is offering an eight week long, online transformational programme dubbed Conversations for Greatness (CFG), starting May 30. The programme is designed to assist individuals to improve their interpersonal skills, boost...

Agri sector urged to take advantage of Jamaica Post FastTrack service

Farmers and entrepreneurs within the agricultural sector are being encouraged to take advantage of the relatively new FastTrack service offered by Jamaica Post. FastTrack is an expedited outbound post-to-door service that delivers to destinations...
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Agri sector urged to take advantage of Jamaica Post FastTrack service

Farmers and entrepreneurs within the agricultural sector are being encouraged to take advantage of the relatively new FastTrack service offered by Jamaica Post. FastTrack is an expedited outbound post-to-door service that delivers to destinations...

Caribbean warned to brace for El Niño

The UWI Global Institute for Climate Smart and Resilient Development and the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) have issued a joint release urging the Caribbean to pay attention, since climatic conditions are ideal for the El...
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Caribbean warned to brace for El Niño

The UWI Global Institute for Climate Smart and Resilient Development and the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) have issued a joint release urging the Caribbean to pay attention, since climatic conditions are ideal for the El...

Former Bermuda premier praises formative years in Jamaica at book launch

Four years ago, after Dr Ewart Brown, former premier of Bermuda, officially launched his book, Whom Shall I Fear?, he had his eyes set on returning to Jamaica and hosting a book-signing event. Jamaica has been dear to his heart, given that his...
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Former Bermuda premier praises formative years in Jamaica at book launch

Four years ago, after Dr Ewart Brown, former premier of Bermuda, officially launched his book, Whom Shall I Fear?, he had his eyes set on returning to Jamaica and hosting a book-signing event. Jamaica has been dear to his heart, given that his...

East Portland's Vaz pledges her salary increase to assist Musgrave Market fire victims

Vendors at the Musgrave Market in Portland, who were ravaged by fire on Sunday, could be getting some financial help to assist with their livelihood, following a commitment given by East Portland Member of Parliament (MP) Ann-Marie Vaz. Vaz,...
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East Portland's Vaz pledges her salary increase to assist Musgrave Market fire victims

Vendors at the Musgrave Market in Portland, who were ravaged by fire on Sunday, could be getting some financial help to assist with their livelihood, following a commitment given by East Portland Member of Parliament (MP) Ann-Marie Vaz. Vaz,...

Three boys jump fence to escape Rio Cobre juvenile centre, say police

The police are searching for three boys who reportedly escaped from the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre at Tredegar Park, Spanish Town, St Catherine on Saturday.  One of the boys is 16 years-old and the other two are 17. 
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Three boys jump fence to escape Rio Cobre juvenile centre, say police

The police are searching for three boys who reportedly escaped from the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre at Tredegar Park, Spanish Town, St Catherine on Saturday.  One of the boys is 16 years-old and the other two are 17. 

Piecing together a shattered world

A day before receiving the devastating and life-changing news that her mother had stabbed her father to death, seven-year-old Odette Reid sat imagining and drawing pictures of her parents killing each other, as she aimlessly captured her thoughts...
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Piecing together a shattered world

A day before receiving the devastating and life-changing news that her mother had stabbed her father to death, seven-year-old Odette Reid sat imagining and drawing pictures of her parents killing each other, as she aimlessly captured her thoughts...

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