Pie Progress
More than 300 persons have died on Jamaica's roads since the start of this year. At current trends, it is likely that the figure vwill hit the 400 mark and beyond. What can you do to stop this pie chart from completing its circle at 400 deaths?
Wheatley and Jackson spar over Portmore parish status
Government and Opposition Members of Parliament continue to fiercely debate the Holness administration’s push to name Portmore Jamaica’s 15th parish.
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Government Denies Gun Amnesty Rumour
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Mathew Samuda, is dismissing a report in the print media that the government is currently conducting a gun amnesty.
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Covid-19 – We’ve Come Too Far to Turn Back Now!
By Andrew Clunis
Managing Editor
So despite all the protestations and confusion, Christmas happened! Covid-19 and all, Jamaican people still found a way to share with family and friends and enjoy go...
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Bolt awaits confirmation from MOH amid reports of positive COVID test
Double sprint world record holder Usain Bolt is still awaiting official confirmation from Ministry of Health officials that he has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus.
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Medical Intern Dies on Job at Annotto Bay Hospital after Allegedly Performing 36-hour Shift
The North-East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) has confirmed the death of one of its medical interns while on the job at the Annotto Bay Hospital in St Mary.
He has been identified as Dr. Yakeev Mo...
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States of Emergency to end in light of upcoming general elections
Members of the Senate on Wednesday (August 12) approved Resolutions to end the States of Public Emergency (SOEs) that are currently in place in sections of the island.
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Fear on the rise in East Kingston following killing of area leader
Tensions are high in sections of East Kingston this afternoon following the killing of a well-known PNP activist and the reputed leader of the Burger Gully gang, Devon Murray.
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Man charged with murder and illegal possession of firearm in Kingston
The Kingston East Criminal Investigations Branch arrested and charged a man for the murder of 16-year-old Justin Foster of Harbour View in Kingston.
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Labour Minister, Shahine Robinson, is dead
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon Shahine Robinson, has died.
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Five bodies found in shallow graves in 'Danger Island' Washington Gardens
The Major Investigations Division (MID) is leading a high-level probe following the discovery of five bodies in two shallow graves in an area known as Danger Island, which isadjacent to the banks...
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Covid recoveries rise to 90 while positive cases move to 502
The total number of patients who have recovered from COVID-19 and have been discharged from hospital has soared to 90, as 12 new patients have received a second negative test in the last 24 hours.
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