Director of Jamaicans for Justice, Horace Levy, is reacting with disappointment and surprise to the comments of Opposition Leader, Dr. Peter Phillips, questioning the soundness of the West Kingston Commission of Enquiry and the diligence of its Commissioners....
Political Ombudsman, Donna Parchment Brown, is confirming that's she's received reports of threats of voter intimidation in at least three communities on the weekend. Mrs. Parchment Brown says reports of threats of vote suppression have been received from - Central...
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says he's working on seven projects capable of creating employment for thousands of Jamaicans in the Business Process Outsourcing, BPO sector. [audio_mp3...
Human rights lobby group Jamaicans For Justice, JFJ, is hailing the use of body cameras by members of the Constabulary as a positive development, if its implemented properly. It says the cameras will help to improve accountability and transparency. Police Commissioner...
The Kingston West Police are struggling to end a surge in murders and gun fights over the past two weeks. Commanding Officer for the Kingston West Police, Superintendent Howard Chambers, says nine persons have been shot dead in the division in the past two weeks....
Twenty three Jamaicans and one Bahamian have been awarded the 2016-2017 Chevening Scholarships to study in the United Kingdom. The British High Commission says the scholars were selected based on their track record of leadership, solid academic achievements and their...
Newly installed President of the Jamaica Teachers' Association, JTA, Howard Isaacs, says his members are not against formalising the controversial Teaching Council Bill. But he says the government must continue the dialogue before any decision is made. [audio_mp3...
The National Works Agency says a section of the George Lee Boulevard in Portmore will be accessible only to single-lane traffic this weekend. It says the closure is to facilitate repairs as part of a $28-million programme. The NWA's Communications Manager is Stephen...
Prime Minister Andrew Holness, says the Government is strengthening initiatives to tackle the threat of international banks ending their correspondent banking relationships with local financial institutions. In order to reduce reputational risks relating to criminal...
Education Minister, Senator Ruel Reid, says he'll be asking the Finance Minister to make some space in the budget for the new fiscal year to deal with school maintenance. The Minister was addressing the 15th Annual Education Conference at the Jewels Runaway Bay Beach...