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National Drought Committee meeting to address severe drought conditions
Minister of Local Government Desmond McKenzie says the National Drought Committee has been meeting to come up with solutions to the
Gov’t to ramp up public education on Road Traffic Act
The government is to ramp up its public education campaign following the implementation of the new Road Traffic Act (RTA).   There
Classes at Westwood High suspended following fire; loss estimated at $10 million
While firefighters are still trying to ascertain the cause of yesterday’s fire that damaged a section of the Westwood High school
Bar Association welcomes ruling that attorneys must report clients’ suspicious transactions
The Jamaica Bar Association has welcomed the Privy Council’s ruling relating to the law, which will require attorneys to report
Agriculture Ministry to focus on boosting yam production this year
Agriculture Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. said the government will be putting greater investment into yam production.   He made the
Police Commissioner stresses importance of having professional officers in the JCF, not just more boots on the ground
Police Commissioner Major General Antony Anderson has stressed the importance of recruiting new members of the force, who can be
UK Privy Council rules that anti-money laundering law related to attorneys is constitutional
The Privy Council has ruled that Jamaica’s anti-money laundering law as it applies to attorneys does not breach the constitution.
Dr Clarke says authorities will move swiftly to ensure attorneys fulfill POCA obligations
Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke says the authorities will move quickly to ensure that attorneys fulfil their obligations under the