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The Old Harbour Clock | Is this colonial relic still worth keeping?

Today, the clock is far removed from its majestic and pristine best, a colonial relic seemingly left to decay by the elements and time.…

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Driver’s licence renewal turn-around time reduced

The tax authority has taken steps to improve the turn-around time, from a maximum of eight weeks, depending on if the service was initiated…

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PHOTOS: Bruce Golding in car crash

Golding, driving a green Toyota Land Cruiser, collided with a white Toyota Axio driven by a female, who had her two children along with her.…

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New laser machines improve FLA’s ability to trace firearms

National Security Minister, Dr. Horace Chang said the procurement represents an important development in the country’s national…

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Marlie Mount realizing vision, says former principal

While honing her craft, Brown understudied some of the finest educators Old Harbour has ever produced, chief among them Mabel Grandison, the…

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Despite expansion Marlie Mount Primary to remain on shift even after Covid

Indeed, the realization of this $110 million project of 10 classrooms along with sanitary amenities could not have come at a better time, as…

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MP speaks of plan to build major government town centre for Old Harbour

Under this massive and ambitious development plan all state entities based in the town will come under one roof, said Everald Warmington.…

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Education Minister urges flexibility after visiting Old Harbour school

"Hopefully schools will be able to use the various modalities that are available because it is not just face-to-face or nothing else. It…

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More pressure on Jamaica, as US announces Covid travel rule

In an advisory, the US Center of Disease Control (CDC) said the new travel rule will come into effect January 26, 2021 and is “…

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Canada makes temporary change for travellers leaving Jamaica

In an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus, Canada imposed new regulations on all travellers entering the country, effective…

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Old Harbour business community assisting fire victims

The Old Harbour Chamber of Commerce so far has been able to galvanize support from several stakeholder groups including those from the…

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Regional body wants Canadian Government to reverse Covid-19 travel requirement

From January 7, 2021, Canada is requiring that all residents and travelers entering from the Caribbean provide proof of a negative COVID-19…

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Health ministry's list of approved labs highlights severe PCR testing capacity shortfall in Jamaica

Eight local labs - Andrews Memorial Hospital, Microlabs Ltd, Sure Time Medical, Central Medical Lab, Technology Solutions Ltd, Jamaica…

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Canada’s Covid travel rule puts pressure on Jamaica

There has been a mad rush by travellers to medical labs on the island to determine their covid19 status after the Canadian government made it…

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Regional tourism industry ‘forever be indebted’ to ‘Butch Stewart

Stewart, 79, died last night in the United States after battling an undisclosed illness.
In a statement under the signature of acting…

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Could the church solve Old Harbour’s parking problem?

Among concern citizens, finding solutions to this painstaking issue have been discussed ad nauseam. Heading into the Christmas season, DSP…

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