Local Government Minister, Desmond McKenzie, says the Government will be allocating more resources to the Jamaica Fire Brigade this year in a bid to improve its service. [audio_mp3...
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Opposition Urges Pursuit of Canadian Tourists
Opposition Spokesman on Tourism, Dr. Wykeham Mcneil, is urging the government to be aggressive in its pursuit of the Canadian tourism market. Dr. McNeil was reacting to a recent travel advisory issued by Canada which urged its citizens to be careful when visiting...
Paying the Price for School Transfers
Some parents seeking transfers for their children entering high school in September, are complaining about the high fees some schools are charging to facilitate the transfer. They say they're being asked to pay thousands of dollars in order to get their children into...
Bahamas-Bound Woman Arrested at NMIA
Police officers at the Norman Manley International Airport, arrested and charged Camille Clarke, for breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act on Sunday. Reports are that about 9:50 a.m., Clarke was about to board a flight to the Bahamas when Police sniffer dogs alerted...
$300m Spent to Upgrade St Ann’s Bay Hospital
Minister of Health, Dr. Christopher Tufton, says $300-million has been spent on upgrading facilities at the St. Ann's Bay Regional Hospital. Touring the facility last Friday, Dr. Tufton said the upgrading was done through a mix of public and private sector...
‘Stay Out of Bus Lanes!’ – JUTC
The state-owned bus company, Jamaica Urban Transit Company JUTC, is warning motorists not to use the dedicated lanes on Mandela Highway. The bus lanes are in place every morning between 6 and 8 o'clock, from Mondays to Fridays. Marketing and Communications Manager at...
Ruel & Ronnie to Co-Chair Values & Attitudes Committee
Minister of Education, Ruel Reid says Opposition Spokesman on Education, the Reverend Ronald Thwaites, will be co-chairing the National Values and Attitudes Committee along with him. The Education Minister says one way to ensure its success, is to have many sectors...
Curfews Reserved for Exceptional Cases
The Police High Command says it will only impose curfews in exceptional cases. Curfews restrict the movement of persons who enter communities and commit crimes, and then leave. Police Commissioner Dr. Carl Williams says curfews allow the Police to be more effective in...
‘Get Ready to Re-Take Govt’ – Phillips to Comrades
Campaign Director for the People's National Party PNP, Dr. Peter Phillips, is telling party supporters be ready to assume leadership of the country. [audio_mp3...
Holness Welcomes Reduction in School Violence
Prime Minister, Andrew Holness is welcoming reports that over the past few years there has been a significant drop in violence and crime in schools. Mr. Holness says the development is largely due to the safety and security initiative which he implemented for schools...