Author Archive: Clement Reid

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MET office issues Flash Flood Watch and Warning for several parishes
The Meteorological Service has issued a flash flood warning for low-lying and flood-prone areas of st. Mary, Portland, St. Thomas,
JPS carrying out restoration work in affected areas
The Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS, says it is working to restore power to areas affected due to rain impacting the country. JPS
Opposition renews call for expansion of PATH
Opposition spokesperson on Labour and Social Security, Dr. Angela Brown Burke, is renewing her call for the expansion of the Programme
Schools used as shelters to end classes early in preparation for weather system
As the country prepares for the possible impact of a weather system starting this weekend, the education ministry has instructed
Severe weather alert remains in effect for Jamaica
The Met service says a severe weather alert remains in effect for the island. The Met service says tropical depression #9 has formed
St Ann police highlight issues with sexual harassment and illegal massages in White River
Sexual harassment and illegal massages, were among the issues discussed with raft captains, during a meeting, hosted by the St Ann
Sentencing for Rushane Barnett set for October 20, death penalty removed
Rushane Barnett who confessed to killing five of his relatives in Clarendon in June, no longer has the death penalty over his head.
Family members of deceased disappointed by removal of death penalty in Rushane Barnett case
Family members of the 5 persons, who were brutally slain in June, say they are disappointed with Thursday’s sentencing hearing.