Author Archive: Patrice Walters

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Opposition underscores need for attention to climate change
Opposition Leader Dr. Peter Phillips has underscored the need for the region to turn its attention to a response to the effects of
Gov’t considering accommodating students from eastern Caribbean
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government will look into the possibility of accommodating some students from the eastern
Govt spends $50 m to airlift J’cans from hurricane ravaged islands
The government has spent $50 m to airlift back home 200 Jamaicans who were impacted by recent hurricanes Irma and Maria. The last of
Fire Brigade gets ambulance
The Ministries of Local Government and Health have partnered to provide the Jamaica Fire Brigade with ambulances to boost fire
Fitz Jackson is the new PNP Chairman
Fitz Jackson is the new Chairman of the Peoples National Party (PNP). Jackson defeated Anthony Hylton. Meantime, the new Deputy
Jamaica’s most wanted man, Duppy Film, shot dead
Jamaica’s most wanted Marlon Perry, otherwise called Duppy Film, was fatally shot by the police in Port Morant, St. Thomas this
Govt. gives Finsac commission more money
A new deadline has again been set for the Financial Sector Adjustment Company (Finsac) Commission of Enquiry. Additionally, the budget
Some coins to be taken out of circulation
Cabinet has approved a proposal from the Bank of Jamaica to discontinue the circulation of some coins. Making the announcement at the