Author Archive: Patrice Walters

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JFJ wants public consultation on trial by jury issue
Local human rights lobby group, Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is calling on the government to conduct public consultation, prior to the
Targeting crime a top priority in US/JA relations
Targeting crime remains a top priority for US/ Jamaica relationship. This is part of the US goal to safeguard that country, and its
Traffic ticket amnesty call centre glitches resolved
Head of the Highway and Traffic Division, Senior Superintendent Calvin Allen says, some technical difficulties experienced today (Aug
Education Ministry gets schools ready for 2017/2018
The Education Minister indicates that much has been accomplished to get schools ready for the new 2017/2018 academic year which begins
St. James to spend $18.5 m on drain cleaning
The St. James Municipal Corporation says it will be spending approximately $18.5 m for its drain-cleaning exercise as part of its
Third man charged for murder of Corporal Judith Williams
Detectives assigned to the Kingston Eastern Criminal Investigation Branch yesterday (Jul 31) arrested and charged another man for the
E-Commerce posing difficulty for Customs Agency
Newly appointed Commissioner of Customs, Velma Rickets-Walker says E-Commerce is making it difficult for officers at ports of entry and
Sections of Montego Bay to be renovated ahead of UN Tourism Conference
Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett says renovations are to be carried out on 3 locations in Montego Bay St. James, ahead of the United