NEWS
St. James ‘Most Wanted’
The police in Montego Bay, St James, have released a list and have launched a manhunt in a bid to apprehend several men said to be the parish’s most wanted.
JPS gives details of plans to reduce electricity cost
The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) yesterday revealed details of its plans to reduce the cost of electricity by 32 to 40 per cent, through the building of a new power plant in Old Harbour Bay. The plant, which will have a capacity of 360 Megawatts, will become a significant game changer for the Jamaican economic environment. ...BRITISH DIPLOMAT’S MURDER CASE HITS A SNAG
The trial for a St. Andrew man accused of the murder of a British diplomat, has been postponed....NORWOOD JOB FAIR A SUCCESS - 32 get jobs on the spot…18 more in training
The special one-day job registering programme organized for the unemployed in the Norwood community on Saturday was deemed a success, as residents turned out in their numbers to participate in the exercise....FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Bogue Village gets funding
Community development projects being undertaken by the Bogue Village Citizens’ Association have received a cash boost, after representatives of the association were invited to the sitting of the St. James Parish Council’s Regular Monthly meeting, where they received a cheque amounting to $611,250 from the St. James Parish Council on Thursday, February 9, 2012....AN ALL-JAMAICAN EXPERIENCE - Links between tourism and agriculture to be strengthened
The common complaint from many farmers in Jamaica is that they cannot find enough market for their produce. In that regard, Tourism and Entertainment Minister Dr. Wykeham McNeill has said that his ministry is seeking to strengthen the linkages between tourism and other industries. ...Minister McNeill has confidence in new JTB Board
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Dr. Wykeham McNeill is expressing great confidence in the ability of the newly-appointed 10-member Board of Directors of the Jamaica Tourist Board, JTB, which he announced last week....Scotiabank cuts rates
Scotiabank has reduced interest rates on its line of credit product, Scotialine and Scotialine Gold, for the period December 2011 through to March 31. The facility is now being offered at 9.99% for unsecured line of credit and 5.99% for cash secured and real estate secured arrangements. In addition, the Scotialine Gold facility is also available at 5.99% for unsecured, cash secured and real estate secured arrangements. ...Increase in Miami to Montego Bay air cargo
Last Friday, February 10, Exec Direct Aviation Services (EDA) began its airfreight service from Miami International Airport, MIA to Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. The service to Montego Bay is being provided on demand as EDA expands its air cargo operations to meet the needs of local exporters and importers. ...‘Westmorelites’ trained to cope with disasters
Members of two vulnerable communities in Westmoreland - McNeil Lands and New Roads - are now better equipped to deal with disasters, such as hurricanes and earthquakes, as some 100 persons from these areas have successfully completed intense training in a project called, ‘Building Disaster Resilient Communities’....‘OBEAH’ OILS... guns on dead gunmen
Bottles of oils, intended to shield the users against arrest, molestation and other acts, were taken from the pockets of three men slain in St. James last Friday....Fire destroys Nyam and Jam
One of Montego Bay’s most popular eateries went up in flames on Sunday morning leaving its operators reeling from an estimated $8 million in damage....Success in JCF anti-corruption
The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says it is reaping success in targeting corruption within the JCF and its auxiliaries. ...Move afoot to improve airport experience - McNeill - Special committee to be established to spearhead effort
Efforts to improve the flow of visitors and locals alike through the island’s international airports are to be boosted, through the introduction of strategies aimed at making the process seamless....Jamaicans urged to knowthe role of the MP
Member of Parliament for Central St. James and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Lloyd B. Smith, has indicated that there needs to be a greater level of understanding among the masses as to what the role of a parliamentarian ought to be....Former PNP councillor dies
Former councillor for the the Sandy Bay division in Hanover, Samuel ‘Alic’ Hamilton is dead....More worries for JLP in St. Bess
The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) in St. Elizabeth is facing more problems with the selection of candidates for the upcoming Local Government Elections....Constable nabbed for killing -Victim’s relatives say it was murder
A constable attached to the Montego Bay Police Station at Freeport remained in police custody last night after he allegedly shot dead 28 year-old Randy Lewis at the More Vibes Audio and Electronics store, corner of Thompson Street and Collymore Drive, in Montego Bay on Tuesday evening. ...New website good for St. Bess residents
The recently established website to promote tourism and other offerings in the parish of St. Elizabeth, has stirred the interest of many residents, who see the initiative as a positive for education and business promotion....Falmouth P.O. in shameful state
The Falmouth Post Office has fallen into a state of disrepair and is in need of urgent repairs....- CORNWALL REGIONAL: a recovery room or morgue?
- CELEBRATING WITH A CAUSE
- Business as usual at Palmyra Resorts
- JIS presents heritage package to Bolt’s old school
- SUICIDE - Corinaldi Primary teacher hangs self
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