Category: MA_National
Major Conviction Against Cop
Abka Fitz-HenleyJun 18, 2015
A Police Constable, who was accused in 2013 of being part of a team of policemen who forced a man into the bushes and shot him and left him for dead, was convicted in...
‘Sack Hylton Now, PM’ – CAPI
Jevon MintoJun 18, 2015
There is more pressure this afternoon, for Industry Minister Anthony Hylton, to be relived of his position over his handing of the controversial proposal by Krauck...
Ex Dudus ‘Lieutenant’ Jailed
Abka Fitz-HenleyJun 18, 2015
Nationwide News understands that a man who the Kingston West Police say is wanted for questioning in relation to a recent flare up of violence in the community is now in...
Toothless Reggae Boyz
Alrick SwabyJun 17, 2015
Coach of the Reggae Boyz, Winfried Schafer, says Jamaica’s biggest problem is in attack. The Boyz suffered their second 1-nil loss at the COPA America yesterday...
Zik-V Monitoring Activated
Oliver WattJun 17, 2015
The threat of the mosquito-borne Zika virus has caused the Ministry of Health to intensify its monitoring of visitors to the island. This, according to the Acting Chief...
No Timeline for Resolving US Visa Hangup
nnw_adminJun 17, 2015
A US Embassy official in Jamaica says the Embassy is still unable to say when it will resolve the issues causing delays in the granting of visas. The US Department of...
LIME to Floyd Green: Paulwell Isn’t a ‘Disappointment’
Jevon MintoJun 17, 2015
Telecommunications firm LIME which is transitioning to FLOW, is this afternoon pushing back against suggestions from Opposition Deputy Spokesman on Digital Economy...
Trafigura Back; PNP Lawyers Mum
Abka Fitz-HenleyJun 17, 2015
Lawyers for Prime Minister and PNP President Portia Simpson Miller are refusing to comment on a claim by DPP Paula Llewelyn, that they are responsible for the eight year...
Cabinet Rejects Krauck, Anchor Again – Hylton
Abka Fitz-HenleyJun 17, 2015
Minster of Industry Investment and Commerce Minister Anthony Hylton has told parliament that for the second consecutive time, the National Logistics Hub Council and...
Gov’t Trying to Dodge News Cycle – Smith
Abka Fitz-HenleyJun 17, 2015
The parliamentary Opposition has accused the Government of attempting to dodge the evening news cycle by having the Industry Minister, Anthony Hylton, delay answering...