The Kingston Central Police fished the body of a man from Kingston Harbour this morning. The body was found between 9 and 10 o'clock this morning. It was found at the Urban Development Corporation's parking lot close to the Bank of Jamaica. Head of the Kingston...
With four days to go before decision day in the PNP leadership race, two prominent Dr. Peter Phillips supporters are urging delegates to recognize that the contest is a battle for the heart and soul of the party. Senator KD Knight made the declaration while he...
Newly appointed Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, Richard Byles says without further monetary adjustments Jamaica will most likely fall below its inflation target over the next eight quarters. The country's inflation target is key to meeting the government's budgetary...
Member of Parliament for North West St. Ann, the PNP's Dr. Dayton Campbell, says he'll be seeking to replace Lisa Hanna as Chairman of the party's Region 1. Region 1 covers the parishes of St. Ann and Trelawny. He says he recently rejected a proposal from party...
The Inter-American Development Bank, IDB, has given Jamaica USD$100-million towards reforming the financial sector to increase access to financing for firms and individuals. The loan was handed over today by the IDB's country representative in Jamaica, Therese...
Mining Minster, Mike Henry, is accusing Opposition Spokesman on Energy, Phillip Paulwell of being reckless, rude and impulsive for announcing details of the Government's signing of an agreement in China for the sale of the bauxite alumina company, Alpart. Alpart,...
Prime Minister Andrew Holness, says he's deeply concerned that more than 200 Jamaicans have died on the nation's roads since the start of the year. He's calling on road users to be more cautious and careful. [audio_mp3...
The General Secretary of the People's National Party, PNP Paul Burke says a new date has been set for the selection of a candidate to replace Dr Omar Davies as chairman of the St Andrew South constituency. Opposition Senator Mark Golding and the Former Managing...
The Government is to seek more time from the International Monetary Fund, IMF to meet the agreed wage to GDP ratio of 9-percent. The previous administration and the IMF had agreed to extend the timeline last year, to March next year. But it's understood that the...
Finance Minister, Audley Shaw, has announced the appointment of Everton McFarlane as the Acting Financial Secretary. Mr. McFarlane replaced Devon Rowe who has retired from the post. His last day at the Finance Ministry was Friday. Mr. Rowe was appointed Financial...