Author Archive: Patrice Walters

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Flights cancelled due to Irma
The operator of the Montego Bay based Sangster International Airport is reporting that several flights have been cancelled, as a result
Irma causes increase in rainfall in Jamaica
Jamaicans should expect an increase in showers this weekend due to the passage of hurricane Irma. Already the eastern part of the
Mt Salem community council refutes report of 12 gangs in community
The Mt. Salem Community Development Council, says while there are criminal gangs operating in the police area, for which Mt. Salem
Hurricane Irma claims 3 lives
There are reports that at least two people have died, and two others have been seriously injured in the French islands of St. Barts and
18 Cuban teachers in Jamaica
The Education Ministry has recruited 18 teachers from Cuba, as part of its drive to improve performances in Spanish and other subject
Preparations for new school year in high gear
Education Minister Ruel Reid says preparations are in high gear for the new school year, which begins next Monday. In an interview with
Police Federation rejects wage offer
The Police Federation has rejected the government’s six percent wage offer for the 2017/2019 contract period. The Police
Police Federation reviewing advice from Legal Council
The Jamaica Police Federation is reviewing an opinion from Legal Council, to determine its next move as it seeks to challenge changes