Author Archive: Patrice Walters

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JDF Captain Blake James Roper killed in car crash in Kingston
Police have identified the Jamaica Defence Force soldier killed in a motor vehicle accident in Kingston, this morning. Dead is 31
Holness: there’s no attempt to remove cash from system
There is no attempt by the government to remove cash or paper money from the system.   This was declared by Prime Minister Andrew
Interviews for new CPFSA head begin
Interviews have begun to find a permanent Chief Executive Officer for the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA).  
May Pen to Williamsfield highway extension project 93 % complete
The extension of the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of the highway is about 93 % complete.   Works Minister Everald Warmington gave
Fireman Lorenzo Douse to get National Honour posthumously
St. Ann fireman Larenzo Douse, who was killed while on duty last year, is to be given a National Honour, posthumously.   Mr. Douse
Police Federation to take position on compensation review issues
The Jamaica Police Federation says its annual conference will take a position on matters related to the compensation review agreement
Bunting pledges that next PNP government will fix compensation review issues
Opposition spokesman on national security, Peter Bunting, has urged unions representing public sector groups, not to allow government
Port Maria to get early flood warning system
The government will be spending $17 m on the implementation of an early flood warning system for Port Maria, St. Mary.   The