Four men were shot and killed by the police early Friday in three separate incidents in St Andrew and Westmoreland, the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has confirmed. An illegal gun was reportedly seized in one of the incidents. A total …
A 36-year-old Manchester resident was reportedly fatally stabbed during a dispute with a fruit vendor in the parish on Thursday. The deceased has been identified as Klane Farquharson, unemployed, of Clarks Town, Manchester. The police say the altercation …
The Accountant General’s Department (AGD) is working to roll out its MyPensionPlus online system this financial year to better serve pensioners by providing a self-service portal. Director of Corporate Communications and Public Relations at the AGD, David …
Ten outstanding secondary-level teachers have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to information and communications technology (ICT) education. The educators, who were chosen by their students for their leadership and innovation in the …
A new futsal court was officially opened in the community of Nannyville in St. Andrew South Eastern, on May 7. It was established under the Tourism Product Development Company Limited’s (TPDCo) ‘Spruce Up Pon Di Corner’ Programme, in collaboration with …
The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is calling for Jamaicans across all sectors of society to unite in safeguarding the rights and well-being of children. Addressing the Child Month national church service held on Saturday (May 3) at …
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is encouraging churches to begin incorporating more physical activity in their various forms of worship. The call comes against the background of the annual global observation of Move for Health Day on Saturday (May 10). …
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says that the National Rural School Bus System is a legacy project that seeks to correct long-standing challenges faced by students and families in rural areas. These include …
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (May 6), passed legislation granting public officers born between August 1, 1961 and February 28, 1963 the option of retiring before reaching age 65 while still receiving full benefits. The Pensions (Public Service) …
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