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Jamaica Gleaner

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:09:24 -0500
Mouldy MESS
The presence of mould in the four main operating theatres of the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) is one factor delaying their reopening after a malfunctioning air-conditioning (AC) system forced their closure more than a month ago. Dr Natalie Whiley....

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:09:18 -0500
Tears of resilience
Member of Parliament (MP) Rhoda Moy Crawford, who wept on the political platform on Sunday, says her tears were the culmination of a “tough” journey which included a recent emergency surgery. The Manchester Central MP, who is desperately seeking...

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:08:11 -0500
Golding’s turn at the wicket today
Opposition Leader Mark Golding is expected to outline today the parliamentary Opposition’s plans and proposals for the country should they form the next Government following the general election which is constitutionally due by September this year...

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:08:26 -0500
Park Lane residents cry foul after cops kill teen
St Andrew North Central Member of Parliament Karl Samuda appeared shocked when he arrived on the scene of yesterday’s fatal police shooting in Park Lane, openly commenting that the community had been relatively calm in recent months. Lee Clarke,....

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:08:04 -0500
Blake: New police station in Frome strengthens law enforcement, community trust
WESTERN BUREAU: Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake says the opening of the newly built Frome Police Station, in Westmoreland, is a clear indication of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) unwavering commitment to provide a safer environment to.....

Jamaica Observer

Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT
Charity makes donation to upgrade more restrooms at Little London High
SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland - Male students at Little London High School no longer have to be jealous that the girls' restroom is nicer than theirs. Last Friday, a group of alumni called Global Humanity Network Incorporated (GHNI) dona...

Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT
This Day in History - April 12
Today is the 102nd day of 2022. There are 263 days left in the year.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT1961: Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becomes the first man to fly in space, orbit the Earth and make a safe landing. OTHER EVENTS1606: Great Britain ad...

Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT
Sharif sworn in as Pakistan's new PM after week of drama
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - Pakistan's Parliament on Monday elected Opposition lawmaker Shahbaz Sharif as the new prime minister, following a week of political turmoil that led to the weekend ouster of Premier Imran Khan.Sharif took the ...

Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT
Arlene Swaby fuels her business with focus and Access
While the journey of entrepreneurship has been anything but smooth sailing for small grocery store owner Arlene Swaby, she is proof that with the right focus, and a little support, small business owners can thrive."I started out after m...

Mon, Apr 11, 2022 07:01:00 GMT
Hanging not solution to crime problem, says official
MONTEGO BAY, St James - Programme director, Community Renewal Programme, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Charles Clayton says the answer to the nation's crime problem is definitely not the resumption of hanging.In fact, Clayton poi...

Jamaica Star

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:55:06 -0500
40-y-o man charged with sexual assault of ex-girlfriend's granddaughter
A 40-year-old man is behind bars for the alleged sexual assault of the eight-year-old granddaughter of his ex-girlfriend. He was charged on Saturday with buggery and grievous sexual assault. A date is to be set for him to appear in court....

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:15:05 -0500
Fire victim gets new home through NSHP
Resident of Maggotty Pass in St Elizabeth, Marie Loney, is now the proud owner of a new home, thanks to the Government's New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Ms Loney, who lost her previous home due to a fire, received a three-bedroom home from.....

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:21:56 -0500
Man fatally shot by police in St Andrew
A man whose name is Jevaughn Heat was fatally shot by police in his home in Park Lane in St Andrew this morning. The incident occurred about 8:40. Residents say that he was killed in cold blood. Heavy police presence now at the scene. The...

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:42:06 -0500
Ammunition found in fowl coop
The St Catherine North police and the Jamaica Defense Force have seized several rounds of ammunition hidden in a fowl coop on a premises in Spanish Town on Sunday. The discovery was made during a series of operations by the authorities in St...

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:48:16 -0500
‘She was always bright’ - Tydixon reflects on Fayval Williams’ youthful days
When Finance Minister Fayval Williams made history last Tuesday by opening the 2025-26 Budget Debate as Jamaica's first female finance minister, she took a heartfelt trip down memory lane. Reflecting on her formative years in the quiet community......

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