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NWC regulates supply to some St Mary communities amid drought, increases water trucking
Faced with what is shaping up to be severe drought conditions, the National Water Commission (NWC) is regulating supply to some communities in the eastern section of St Mary and its environs, while increasing the trucking of water. The move by the...
CommentsBOJ welcomes decline in inflation, to closely monitor numbers
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has welcomed the fall in headline inflation for March. Data released by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) on Monday indicate that the 12-month point-to-point inflation (March 2023 to March 2024) was 5.6 per...
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Curtis breaks silence Premium
Former Clerk to the Houses of Parliament Valrie Curtis has said she will accept nothing less than a public withdrawal by House Speaker Juliet Holness of a March 22 letter of reprimand sent to her and copied to 62 lawmakers in the Lower House. On...
CommentsCurtis says she complied with Speaker’s ruling on reports Premium
Former clerk to the Houses of Parliament Valrie Curtis said she had carried out her duties diligently and complied with the ruling of the Speaker in how reports from the Auditor General’s Department (AuGD) should be handled. In a letter dated March...
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Growth & Jobs | Farmers in Agro Parks at Ebony Park get improved irrigation system
Jamaica borrowed a total of J$106 million from the World Bank for the installation of 1.8 kilometres of force transmission main and pump switch gear along with the rehabilitation of the pump at the Ebony Park Agro Park. This project will be...
CommentsGrowth & Jobs | Optimise your ATM strategy to save more
Advancements with electronic transaction channels have transformed the banking industry and have led to more secure and enhanced customer experiences. The ATM, in particular, which has become one of the more popular customer-access channels,...
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Barrett: Camago was a top professional
Members of the Reggae Boyz family at the historic World Cup qualification in 1998 remember Brazilian Jose Camago, who passed away in his homeland at the weekend, as a consummate professional and a warm personality. Former Reggae Boyz captain Warren...
CommentsJISA Western Track Meet returns after five-year hiatus
WESTERN BUREAU: Following a five-year hiatus, more than 25 schools have submitted entries to compete in the Jamaica Independent School Association (JISA) Western Track and Field Meet, which is scheduled for Thursday, April 18, at the Herbert...
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First drug to slow Alzheimer’s off to sluggish start
The first drug shown to slow Alzheimer’s disease hit the United States market over a year ago, but sales have lagged, major hospital systems have taken months to start using it, and some insurers have rejected coverage. Doctors also expect some...
CommentsTwin towers for BOJ Premium
The Bank of Jamaica will be adding a second tower to its Nethersole Place headquarters, an investment necessitated by its expanding regulatory portfolio. The BOJ building, which sits on the Kingston waterfront, is currently said to be fully...
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Captain Beres Hammond steers all-white concert at sea
While Beres Hammond is affectionately called ‘The Captain’ by his fans and supporters, that nickname got a literal meaning on day two of the Love and Harmony Cruise. The six-day, five-night excursion, which set sail from Miami last Saturday,...
CommentsComedy and romance collide on Love and Harmony Cruise
While the Love and Harmony Cruise is known in local circles as a hot spot for famous faces and the who’s who of reggae and dancehall, local comedy king Christopher ‘Johnny’ Daley is basking in the event as an extension of his birthday weekend....
CommentsLetter of the Day | Promote Parkinson’s awareness
THE EDITOR, Madam: World Parkinson Day was observed on April 11 under the theme ‘Living Well with Parkinson’s’. The day is designated to raise awareness and advance research towards better therapies and a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The...
CommentsNo security at National Heroes Park
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the hopes of educating and inspiring a student preparing for the upcoming PEP examinations, and who is required to know about the national heroes, especially the Rt Hon Marcus Garvey, Rt Hon Alexander Bustamante and Rt Hon...
CommentsParents of babies who died at hospital sue authorities
PORT OF SPAIN (CMC): The North-West Regional Health Authority (NWRHA) is being sued for medical negligence by the parents of seven babies who died earlier this month as a result of bacterial outbreaks at the Port of Spain General Hospital (PoSGH...
CommentsPro-Palestinian demonstrators block traffic into Chicago airport
CHICAGO (AP): Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked a freeway leading to three Chicago O’Hare International Airport terminals on Monday morning, temporarily stopping vehicular traffic into one of the nation’s busiest airports and causing headaches...
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From online match to marital bliss
Say what you will about dating apps, but the undeniable proof lies in the love story of Matthew Ferguson and Annique Hamilton. On February 28, the happy couple exchanged vows, basking in matrimonial bliss, laughter and unity. Who knew that when...
Something Extra | Tuesday
Scotiabank recently ignited the excitement of basketball enthusiasts with its NBA Play-off Viewing Party at the Clubhouse Brewery, marking the launch of its ‘Win a trip to the basketball play-offs’ promotion. The event provided a viewing experience...
Bertrand Smith appointed MAJ director general
Bertrand ‘Bert’ Smith has been appointed the director general of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) with his tenure starting on April 2, 2024. Smith is an attorney-at-law with over 25 years of experience in the shipping industry with expertise...
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CMA CGM KINGSTON CONTSHIP ZOE 16/04 XIN OU ZHOU 16/04 DIMITRIS C 16/04 APL TURKEY 16/04 CONTSHIP PEP 16/04 CMA CGM FORT ST LOUIS 17/04 SEABOARD SUN 17/04 SEATRADE GREEN 17/04 MAYA BAY 18/04 COSCO HELLAS 18/04 CONTSHIP KEY 19/04 AS...
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Editorial | Decree welcome, but …
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