Author Archive: Patrice Walters

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Blood drive in Ocho Rios went fairly well
32 units of blood were collected by the National Blood Transfusion Service, commonly called the Blood Bank, at today’s (June 14) drive
Classes to resume tomorrow at Anchovy Primary
Acting Principal of the Anchovy Primary School in St. James Cheryl Grant Mitchell says school will be back in session tomorrow. Classes
Eleven persons remain in detention in St Catherine North SOE
Eleven persons remain in detention as a result of the enhanced security measures in place in the St. Catherine north division. Ground
Vaz concerned about PIOJ growth figures
The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation is expressing concern over growth figures published by the Planning Institute of
Buckfield ball ground to be renovated
The St. Ann Municipal Corporation says plans are in place to do improvement work on the Buckfield ball ground in Ocho Rios. Chairman of
Govt commits $75 m towards plastic bottle deposit scheme
Government is committing $75 m over three years, towards the implementation of a plastic bottle deposit scheme. Minister without
Deputy Mayor among 3 from Manchester M C who resigned amid allegations of breaches
Three people, including the Deputy Mayor at the Manchester Municipal Corporation have reportedly resigned, amid allegations of breaches
Govt. putting contingency measures in place for U S Rusal/ Ewarton challenges
Mining Minister Robert Montague, says government is putting in place contingency measures to counter any effects from challenges at U C