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Corporate Hands | NBCF, FFPJ gift woman a house

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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Crown refutes unsworn statements of Dwayne Sibblies, Tasha-gaye Goulbourne-Elliott, and Kendale Roberts

The $400-million Manchester Municipal Corporation fraud trial ended on Friday, May 15, 2020 with the conviction of main accused 35-year-old Sanja Elliott, the corporation's former deputy superintendent of road and works; his wife, Tasha-gaye Goulbourne-Elliott; two former employees of the

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Two-in-one election? - Renewed calls for local gov’t, national polls to be held together in COVID-19 era

With both the local government and general elections on the horizon, there are mounting calls for the Government and the Opposition to give urgent consensus to holding both polls simultaneously in light of a number of prevailing conditions being faced by the

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

‘It nuh fair !’ - Residents of Golden Grove Meadows bemoan exorbitant light bills from JPS

As if their struggle with a sewage issue in their neighbourhood isn’t enough of a burden, the recently relocated ex-sugar workers and their families at Golden Grove Meadows in St Thomas are bemoaning exorbitant light bills, which they say have resulted in numerous disconnections over the past few

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Some principals say yes to July exams

Some local high school principals are adamant that students should be allowed to sit their secondary level exit exams in July, as determined by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), or risk adverse impact on matriculation to tertiary institutions, particularly those

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Traffic changes coming for Michael Manley Boulevard

Works to construct a sea wall along a section of the Michael Manley Boulevard in Kingston will result in lane closures and traffic diversions over the next few

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

BPOs donate care packages to Granville residents

ONE HUNDRED and twenty families in Granville, St James, received a special treat yesterday when they were given care packages with food and snacks by the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ), as part of the group’s ongoing outreach support programme amid the COVID-19

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Research shows COVID-19 lockdown could scar children

Child development specialist Professor Maureen Samms-Vaughan is warning that children will need special attention in the coming months as research has shown that the strict measures implemented to stem the spread of the deadly coronavirus could have a lasting negative psychological effect on

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Leeroy Williams is new Mayor of Montego Bay

Councillor for the Montego Bay North division in St James, Leeroy Williams, is the new Mayor of Montego Bay and chairman of the St James Municipal Corporation. His appointment comes following the resignation of Homer Davis...

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Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling Appoints Rob Fields As New Director - Sugarcane Magazine ™| Black Art Magazine

“Not only do we have the opportunity to make the Sugar Hill community even more vibrant, but we can show how—through creativity and collaboration—the arts build better

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Jamaican social media couple to tie the knot

(Jamaica Star) Social media darling Tanesha ‘Rose’ Thellwell will be heading to the altar with her on again-off again lover, Ford Spence, on November

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'A man of substance'...McKenzie saddened by passing of Dunstan Whittingham

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, says he is saddened by today’s passing of Lionel “Dunstan” Whittingham, President of the Jamaica Higglers, Vendors and Markets

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Consumer advocate lashes Gov’t over bad gas payout

THE HEAD of one local consumer protection group believes consumers should feel offended by the offer of a $24.5-million compensation package for those who suffered from the purchase of contaminated gas in

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Derrick Smith tells all

The former senator and Member of Parliament (MP) for St Andrew North Western, who served the people of that Corporate Area constituency for 35 unbroken years, also held Cabinet appointments in National Security; and Mining & Telecommunications in Jamaica Labour Party

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2022 start for MoBay bypass works

The projects, which include the Long Hill bypass and the dualisation of upper Barnett Street, will be funded by the Government of Jamaica at a cost of US$220

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Expert talks intellectual property concerns amid COVID-19

Dr Natalie Corthésy, a lecturer at The University of the West Indies, Mona, who heads of the law faculty's intellectual property stream, is of the view that one challenge that could arise is the “ownership of employee works, where teachers are asked to deliver online classes, where to do so

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Courts Optical gives civil servants up to 75% off

Unicomer (Jamaica) Limited says it is giving customers at its Courts Optical stores discounts of up to 65 per cent on select frames and has added a further 10 per cent off for civil

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Hotels, attractions offering free rooms, day passes to local health care staff

In a move, it said, is designed to honour the medical teams who have been working on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) has announced that it is providing free hotel stays for local health care

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Elephant Man bail extended to March 17

Popular dancehall artiste, Elephant Man, who is accused of lying to immigration authority about his alleged trip to Belgium, had his bail extended for him to return to the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on March 17, when he appeared in court...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

NYC Council expected to back task force to study reparations for black residents

The city legislation would charge a nine-member task force with examining the "impact of slavery and past injustices for African Americans in New York City" and determining what, if any, monetary or nonmonetary reparations are necessary.

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Holness pledges $750,000 to support NCU students affected by COVID-19

Prime Minister Andrew has pledged three quarters of $1 million from his Positive Jamaica Foundation to the Northern Caribbean University's Alumni to fund scholarships and grants for students affected by

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

COVID tapers oil-driven economic growth

Due to the COVID-19 impact globally, especially on the oil market, Guyana’s projected 2020 growth rate has been revised from 87% to 57%, Governor of the Bank of Guyana Dr Gobind Ganga said on Friday, while also confirming that the non-oil sector is headed to negative

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Atlanta City Councilman Wants To Ban Hoodies And Ski Masks To Reduce Crime Despite Racial Profiling Fears

Atlanta Councilman Antonio Lewis proposed a ban on hoodies and ski masks in an effort to reduce crime in the city. The post Atlanta City Councilman Wants To Ban Hoodies And Ski Masks To Reduce Crime Despite Racial Profiling Fears appeared first on NewsOne.

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Hanna on top in bluedot poll

More Jamaicans who responded in a bluedot poll say People's National Party (PNP) presidential contender Lisa Hanna would be more likely to defeat Jamaica Labour Party leader, Prime Minister Andrew Holness, is more likely to attract young people to the Opposition party, and would appeal more to

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Cracks open up over egg scramble - Producers reportedly skipping line at farmers’ markets

A falling-out amid the executive of the Jamaica Egg Farmers’ Association (JEFA) over alleged abuse of government subsidy, as well as the subsequent sidelining of the sector lobby, has pitted President Roy Baker against his vice-president, Mark Campbell, and secretary Cheryl

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28 years without

IT has been 28 years since residents in Hampshire, St Catherine, harboured thoughts of having water flow through their

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Vaz stripped of land, enviro portfolio

Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ decision to strip Portland West Member of Parliament Daryl Vaz of the land, environment, and climate-change portfolio has been lauded by a leading environmentalist and public

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‘I’m not here to just fall in line’ - Youngest-ever senator vows to make impact as women sworn in for service

Up to Monday night, 23-year-old Gabriela Morris was just a university student focused on youth representation. But today, the Montego Bay native holds the title of being the country’s youngest ever senator. “Life comes at you fast,” she said,...

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Corporate Hands | Power company gifts appliances to fire station

The Rollington Town Fire Station has received an essential donation of a 14-cubic foot energy-efficient refrigerator and small appliances (pressure cooker, microwave and blender) from the Jamaica Private Power Company

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