Author Archive: Patrice Walters

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Health groups call on Govt to impose tax on sugary drinks
Stakeholders in the health sector are calling on government to impose a tax on sugary drinks, as part of measures to tackle what they
PM Holness donates laptops to students, NAJ, JLS
Prime Minster Andrew Holness says the donation of laptop computers to some students in 4 constituencies, will help further develop the
Govt supports proposal for money back for plastic bottles system
Jamaicans will soon be able to return plastic bottles for cash at some private sector entities. In an effort to help eliminate
Roadway in St. Andrew undermined due to broken NWC pipeline
Crews from the National Water Commission (NWC) are working to repair a broken pipeline in the vicinity of the Hope Road St. Andrew.
St Mary police charge 2 men for murder of toddler, amid protest by residents
The two men taken into custody last week in relation to the murder of a three year old child last month have been charged and are to
St Catherine man dies in police custody
A man, who was in police custody in St. Catherine, died at hospital yesterday (Mar 20). Dead is 41 one year old Kevin Sawyer of
DPP asked to determine if Corrections Commissioner is to respond to environmental breach issue
When the court case involving the Commissioner of Corrections resumes in another 3 months, it’s expected that a determination will be
Help desk set up for St Catherine state of emergency
The police say a help desk has been established at the reception area of the Spanish Town police station, for members of the public