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?
PNP Calls for Removal of Shane Dalling as Head of the FLA
Opposition Spokesman on National Seccurity Peter Bunting is calling for the removal of Shane Dalling as head of the Firearms Licensing Authority. In a news release Mr Bunting said the FLA needs sober ...
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Jah Cure under spotlight over questionable gun licence
JAH Cure is again grabbing the headlines and not for his music. The embattled reggae singer is among 200 people with criminal convictions and questionable character granted a firearm licences between ...
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MOCA yet to prove claim of rampant corruption at FLA
After more than a year of investigations the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) is yet to charge any current, or former staff member, of the Firearms Licensing Authority (FLA),des...
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Journalist Winston 'Babatunde' Witter has died
Former journalist and radio talk show host, Winston 'Babatunde' Witter, has died.
Mr. Witter passed away on Wednesday in hospital at the age of 62.
He was ailing for sometime.
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Time for U.S. to exonerate Marcus Garvey, says Grange
Minister of Culture and Entertainment Olivia Grange says the time has come for the US government to exonerate Jamaica's first National Hero, Marcus Garvey.
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FULL RETURN OF FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES AFTER MID-TERM BREAK
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says students will return to full face-to-face classes following the mid-term break in March.
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Opposition Renews Call for the Removal of the Hedge Tax and Reduction of SCT
In light of the unprecedented rise in the price of petroleum products, the Opposition is again calling on the Government to review its taxation policy in order to ease the burden on consumers.
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THREE CONSECUTIVE QUARTERS OF GROWTH FOR TOURISM
Jamaica’s tourism industry rebounded from the economic fallout caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to record three consecutive quarters of growth in 2021.
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11PM Curfew Until February 25
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced further revisions of the coronavirus (COVID-19) containment measures under the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA), effective Friday (Februa...
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$912 Billion Budget
The Government is proposing to spend a total of $912 billion for the 2022/23 fiscal year.
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DPP Rules No Charges Against Police in Nzinga King case
NZINGA King, who alleged that she was forcibly trimmed by a cop while in custody, could face charges for creating public mischief following a ruling handed down by the Office of the Director of Public...
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Govt Considering Ways to Ease the Pressure of Rising Prices on Consumers
Minister with responsibility for Information Robert Morgan says the government is actively considering ways to ease the pressure of rising prices on consumers.
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