PHILADELPHIA, CMC – The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency says it seized over 12 pounds of cocaine on a flight from Jamaica on Thursday at Philadelphia International Airport.
JDF soldier 'drowns' during training at Stadium pool; tributes flowing
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A Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldier is believed to have drowned during training at the National Stadium pool in St Andrew on Thursday.
The Ministry of Science, Energy, and Technology will be receiving funding to strengthen Jamaica’s cybersecurity framework.
Abka Fitz-Henley and Dr Dana Dixon to be appointed Gov’t senators
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Following the resignation of Government senators Leslie Campbell and Natalie Campbell-Rodriquez from the Upper House, Prime Minister Andrew Holness has recommended the appointment of two new members to the Senate.
One lucky Supreme Ventures Lotto player hit the $49 Million jackpot on Wednesday May 10, 2023! This is the third time the jackpot is being won this year.
Jamaican economy in the best condition, says Best Dressed Supremo Levy
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The Jamaican economy is enjoying unprecedented growth and is poised for further development, according to Christopher Levy, group president and chief executive officer of the Jamaica Broilers Group.
Cop charged with breaking man’s jaw may have to pay millions in restitution
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KINGSTON, Jamaica - A police constable accused of physically assaulting a man and breaking his jaw, may be stuck paying millions in restitution.
THE country's judges are set to see their salaries increase significantly as of this month as the finance ministry has accepted the recommendation from the 10th Independent Commission of the Judiciary.
The Government is exploring a number of avenues, including multilateral partnership, to revive and expand the country's rail service, especially from Kingston to Spanish Town, and from Old Harbour to Spanish Town, St Catherine that would move thousands of commuters daily.
Fare hike pending for private bus and taxi operators, says Shaw
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TRANSPORT and Mining Minister Audley Shaw on Tuesday confirmed that the Government is considering a possible fare hike for the transport sector.
Gov't to provide $1B in next budget to combat worsening drought - PM
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced that $1 billion will be provided in the next budget to support the development of small, community-based water projects as part of drought mitigation measures.
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PNP supporter who threatened to rape female journalist yet to be identified
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THE Opposition People's National Party (PNP) was forced on the defensive on Tuesday after one of its supporters threatened to rape a female Radio Jamaica journalist at the party's Old Hope Road headquarters on Monday evening.
The Andrew Holness-led government says it strongly condemns any attempt to intimidate, threaten, or harm journalists and media workers while they carry out their duties.
DEVELOPMENT economist Dr Chris Stokes is urging the authorities to target crime syndicates to prevent further attacks on cash couriers.
Former banker freed of sex charges after complainant admits she lied
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A former banker is considering the option of filing a lawsuit against the state after he was freed on Thursday of sexual offence charges following a stunning admission by the complainant in court that she lied about aspects of the purported incident.