Author Archive: Donique Weston

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Serial rapist Davian Bryan sentenced to 25 years in another rape case
Convicted serial rapist Davian Bryan has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment in relation to the rape and abduction of a college
Transport Minister seeks to further delay increased toll rates
The government is continuing negotiations with the Jamaica North South Highway Company Limited, seeking to further delay the
Health Ministry warns of longer wait times at hospitals
Members of the public are being warned to expect longer than normal wait times at hospitals across the country.   The Health
565 people charged under new Firearms Act so far this year
A total of 565 people have been charged under the new Firearms Act since the start of the year.   Speaking at a Jamaica
US $400,000 earmarked to purchase parts for JUTC buses ahead of new school year
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz is reporting that over $400,000 US has been earmarked to purchase spare parts for the fleet of the Jamaica
Education Minister reports decline in teacher resignations; says most jobs advertised aren’t permanent 
Education Minister Fayval Williams says over 30% of the advertisements for teachers in the island’s papers are for temporary
Trial begins for second man charged with murder of American missionaries
The trial of 34-year-old St. Mary taxi operator Andre Thomas, the second person charged with the murder of two American missionaries,
St. Ann police condemn jungle justice, following killing of alleged cattle thieves in Gibraltar
The St. Ann police are urging citizens not to engage in jungle justice.   The call follows the mob killing of two men in