Contract for new Spring Village Bridge slated for Cabinet approval
This was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during a visit to the community on Friday (June 7).
The new bridge…
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VIDEO: Prime Minister Andrew Holness visits Nightingale Grove
The Prime Minister was addressing residents and journalists in the community of Nightingale Grove on Friday.
Much of Mr Holness’ day…
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Full interchange coming at Free Town and Bodles along Highway 2000
Details of the plans were disclosed by Managing Director of TransJamaican Highway (TJH) Ivan Anderson at a town hall meeting at the Free Town…
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International firms mandated to include local contractors under SPARK, says Minister Morgan
“The Government values and relies on the essential involvement of local contractors for the successful execution of the SPARK project. We…
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Prolonged problem at Old Harbour police and fire stations escalated
At present both the Old Harbour police and fire stations have been grappling with inactive phone lines, raising serious concerns about…
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NWC Old Harbour facility out of commission until June 14
Though the NWC did not state the cause of the emergency, it has advised that restoration time at the facility is estimated at June 14, 2024…
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Policeman shoots cousin in Church Pen home dispute
The incident took place in Church Pen – two miles east of Old Harbour town centre – at a family home occupied by the two men.
About 1:…
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Giant Salt River croc healthy but exhausted, says biologist
The ease with which, based on amateur video footage, the 12-foot male crocodile was seemingly removed from the water, has even led some…
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Old Harbour Diaspora to honour community giant in New York
Gordon, a wearer of many acclaimed honorary distinctions throughout a distinguished career in academia, community work and personal life,…
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Bartons gun attack leaves one dead, other battling for life
The deceased has been identified as 39-year-old Euwart Stephenson otherwise called ‘Biggy’ of said community.
According to the police…
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NWA announces two-day roadwork for Portmore main road
Manager, Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says that starting on Thursday, May 16, some 150 metres of the road…
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AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine unavailable in Jamaica since 2022
The Ministry of Health & Wellness has noted the public discourse over the COVID-19 vaccine, AstraZeneca (AZ), following the withdrawal of…
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Jamaicans to experience intense heat wave
Weather expert Glenroy Brown says temperatures are likely to soar up to five degrees above normal.
“Bad news, Jamaica!” said Brown,…
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Old Harbour Primary’s Marcus Reid tops National Math Olympiad
Indeed, the eight-year-old is a ‘math magician’ who goes around with a little book in which he sits and works out complicated equations in…
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SPM manager blames resident for garbage collection issues in Clarendon
They say a garbage truck has not visited Fairfield Drive, Coates Pen, and surrounding areas for collection in over a month and are expressing…
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Clarendon business owner frustrated after multiple break-ins
Yackisha Williams has had to make numerous reports of the break-ins to the May Pen Police Station on a bi-weekly basis since February. The 39…
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