Author Archive: Shanice Gibbs

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STATIN says the economy grew by 4.8 per cent in the second quarter compared to same period last year
The Jamaican economy grew by 4.8 per cent over the second quarter of this year, when compared to the corresponding period in 2021.
UPDATE: Police say roads blocked by protesters in St. Mary now cleared
Acting Head of the St. Mary police, Deputy Superintendent, Kevin Francis, says the roadways which were blocked by residents this
Scores of residents protest bad road conditions and lack of water in St. Mary, this morning
Residents in Port Maria, St. Mary this morning (October 18) mounted roadblocks in protest over a lack of water supply and poor road
Rastafari community reiterates call for written policy to deal with discrimination against members
The Rastafari community is reiterating its call for a written policy to deal with discrimination against its members.   The
Opposition says there is a pattern of neglect of publicly funded hospitals
The Opposition says there is a pattern of neglect of publicly funded hospitals in favour of private arrangements.   Spokesperson
Opposition Senator raises concern that increased shift to solar energy use may cause possible hike in bills for remaining JPS customers
As more commercial and private entities are reportedly shifting to solar energy, one Opposition Senator has expressed concern that this
Scores of residents and taxi operators in St. Thomas protest bad road conditions for second consecutive day
Scores of residents and taxi operators in St. Thomas are protesting for a second consecutive day over poor road conditions in the
Update: Teen girl injured in Westmoreland house fire, in need of extensive medical care, overseas
The thirteen-year-old girl who was seriously injured in a house fire, in Springfield Westmoreland, on Sunday (September 4) is in need