Author Archive: Patrice Walters

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Drop In Centre opens in Ocho Rios
Minister of Local Government Desmond McKenzie says the creation of drop-in centres for the homeless and mentally ill, will help to ease
Senate passes new Road Traffic bill
The government has reduced the proposed fine for drivers who travel without being in possession of their driver’s licence, under
JTA accepts Govt wage offer
The Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) has accepted the latest wage offer from government. JTA President Georgia Waugh Richards says
Firefighters resume normal operations following industrial action
Operations at fire stations across the island have returned to normal. This after a meeting involving the management of the Jamaica
Opposition PNP files suit against NIDS
The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) has filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court, against the National Identification
NWA clears some roadways affected by heavy rains
Several road sections that were flooded in four southern parishes due to persistent rains have been open to vehicular access. The
Man charged for beating daughter with machete in Westmoreland
A 54 year-old man has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm against his daughter. He is Joseph Arthurs, a businessman of
Uzi machine gun seized in Westmoreland
The security forces seized an Uzi sub-machine gun, during operations in Westmoreland, aimed at curtailing gang activities in the