Author Archive: Patrice Walters

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JTA rejects Govt wage offer
Delegates of the Jamaica Teacher’s Association (JTA) have rejected the initial offer presented to them by the government. The delegates
Dr. Tufton accepts report from Sav hospital
Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton has accepted the findings of the report on the renovation at the Savanna-La-Mar hospital
CXC to issue results for CSEC & CAPE tonight
The results for the 2017 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) will be
Govt begins wage negotiations with public sector trade unions
The government has begun wage negotiations with public sector workers. The first meeting was held today (Aug 18) with the Jamaica
ODPEM & Met Office watching TS Harvey
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (Odpem) is warning of poor weather conditions over the weekend, as a
Government hails National Hero Marcus Garvey
Culture Minister Olivia Grange has hailed Jamaica’s first National Hero, Marcus Garvey as a stalwart for the rights of black people.
Medical doctor found guilty of corruption
Medical doctor Jephthah Ford has been found guilty of corruption. The verdict was handed down in the Kingston and St. Andrew parish
Security Minister says meeting with Police Federation was fruitful
National Security Minister Robert Montague says the police federation is supporting the government’s move to allow JCF members to