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Parties ignore MoBay mayor’s orders to remove campaign posters, flags
Western Bureau: A call by Montego Bay’s newly minted mayor, Leeroy Williams, for the removal of election paraphernalia from public spaces around the city has fallen on deaf ears. At his inauguration just over a week ago, Williams said one of his...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
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Ministry condemns destruction of safety features on East Coast Rd - Stabroek News
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI) yesterday condemned the destruction of features installed for the protection and safety of pedestrians and cyclists on the Main Road on the East Coast of Demerara, particularly between the recently completed sections from Better Hope to
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NEPA to suspend cemetery expansion permit
THE National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) yesterday served notice of its intention to suspend a permit for the establishment of a cemetery at Bendon Pen, St Catherine, granted to the company that manages Dovecot Memorial Park.The environmental regulator, in a letter addressed to Kumanda
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
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Sagicor 50th Anniversary
Sagicor's 50th anniversary 'thank you' virtual concert was one for the books. The event was streamed live across the company's social media pages on Sunday, June 28 and brought out the the big names in gospel, reggae, and dancehall. Reggae frontliners included Freddie McGregor, Tessanne Chin, and
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Low turnout as France votes in local polls
PARIS, France (AFP) � French voters abstained in their millions Sunday from a final round of municipal elections predicted to deal a blow to the party of President Emmanuel Macron.Amid persistent fears of the novel coronavirus contagion, just over a third of voters had turned out by 5:00
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This Day in History — August 14
Today is the 227th day of 2020. There are 139 days left in the year.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT2016: Usain Bolt of Jamaica becomes the first person to win three straight Olympic 100-metre titles, blowing down the straightaway in 9.81 seconds.�OTHER EVENTS1385: Portuguese led by Blessed Nuno Alvares Pereira
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Rowley claims victory in T&T election; Opposition parties file recount requests
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) - Six defeated candidates in Monday's general election have filed requests for a recount of the votes cast further delaying the official announcement of the elections by the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC).On Monday night, Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley said
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Lecturer found dead; NCU president calls for urgent solution to crime
MANDEVILLE, Manchester - President of the Mandeville-based Northern Caribbean University (NCU) Dr Lincoln Edwards has called for an urgent solution to Jamaica's crime problem.The university president expressed his concern about the nation's high crime rate following last week's murder of
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Two-year-old child, parents killed in MoBay crash |
A two-year-old child and his parents perished along the Rose Hall main road in St James during a crash on Tuesday night. The child, who was thrown from the vehicle on impact, was identified as two-year-old Jamara Brown.
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Minister says ST&I Policy to address Internet access
MINISTER of Science, Energy and Technology Fayval Williams says the Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Policy will address issues within the technology sector, such as Internet access.There's one modality which I think underpins much of the success we've experienced in various
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Senate agrees to stiffer penalties for sexual violence
The Senate on Friday approved the report of a Joint Select Committee (JSC) which had been reviewing four pieces of legislation primarily affecting the issue of violence against women and children since 2017.The JSC, which was chaired by Minister of Justice, Delroy Chuck, met between January, 2017
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After the dust comes the rain
After the second wave of the the Saharan dust blanketed Jamaica over the weekend, sections of the island experienced heavy rain yesterday, the last day of June, which is part of the secondary rainy season.The rain caused flooding in sections of the Corporate Area and Jamaica Observer photographer
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Going flat out to keep visitors, Jamaicans safe from COVID-19
Jamaica's tourism ministry, working in tandem with industry stakeholders, has crafted a deep and comprehensive plan covering 119 pages to keep visitors and Jamaicans alike safe from COVID-19.Following is the first instalment in a series of excerpts from the document titled 'Resilience: COVID-19
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HAIL THE MAN!
People's National Party President Dr Peter Phillips (right) and the man he defeated to retain his position in the Opposition party, Peter Bunting, greet each other in COVID-19 safety style, during yesterday's meeting of councillors and caretakers held at the Mico University in St
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Street scenes - October 24
Splash!A motorist makes quite a splash yesterday as the vehicle goes through water that had settled alongside the Jamaica Information Service headquarters on Half-Way-Tree Road in St Andrew.(Photos: Naphtali Junior & Karl Mclarty)Gushing water is seen at a section of Shooter's Hill in St
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Extraordinary resilience 'Butch' Stewart praises tourism emp
Gordon Butch Stewart has praised Jamaica's tourism employees for their extraordinary resilience in facing the COVID-19 pandemic, and wished them an even better future, as the industry slowly begins to reopen.
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More opportunities needed for unattached youth, says Holness
PRIME Minister Andrew Holness says more opportunities are needed for the nation's unattached youth in order to prevent them from falling prey to criminal elements.Speaking at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Burke Barracks in St James recently, Holness said it is against this background why the
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Two killed in St Catherine crash
A motorcyclist and a pillion died as a result of injuries they received in a motor vehicle collision on the McCooks Pen main Road, Spanish Town in St Catherine on Friday. The deceased have been identified as 17-year-old Javier Kinglock of McVickers...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
PAHO warns it will only support safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON, DC, United States (CMC) - Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Dr Carissa F Etienne, on Wednesday warned that while the Americas, including the Caribbean, urgently awaits a breakthrough, the regional health organisation will only support the distribution of a novel
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Taiwan scrambles jets ... As China military overshadows US visit
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) - Taiwan scrambled fighter jets yesterday as the Chinese military conducted exercises near the Taiwan Strait during a rare visit by a high-ranking US diplomat to the self-ruled island.
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PICA transforms border management operations
THE Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) has undertaken a digital transformation of its border management operations.In addition to its Online Passenger Declaration Form, PICA has launched an Online Adult Passport Renewal System and installed an additional 15 automated border
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MoBay Bypass project delayed until 2022
Construction of the Montego Bay Bypass in St James has been pushed back to 2022 instead of next year, the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC) has said. According to managing director Ivan Anderson, this is...
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World leaders, stars unite at event aimed at fighting virus
LONDON (AP) A summit that included a star-studded virtual concert hosted by Dwayne Johnson has raised nearly $7 billion in cash and loan guarantees to assist the poor around the globe whose lives have been upended by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Recycling Partners of Jamaica gets truck from TPDCo
THE Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) has handed over a box truck, valued at approximately $7 million, to Recycling Partners of Jamaica Limited (RPJ) as part of the Government's commitment to environmental protection.
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Youth accused of shop-breaking charged
EIGHTEEN-YEAR-OLD Kenroy Patterson of Hart Street, Old Harbour, in St Catherine was arrested and charged with shop-breaking and larceny after he was...
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NWA completes $3. 9 million repair to Green Island roadway in Hanover
The National Works Agency (NWA) has completed a $3.9 million drainage and road improvement project along a section of the Green Island roadway in Hanover. The roadway is a service corridor abutting the main road leading from Green Island to Negril...
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PM makes changes at economic growth and job creation ministry
Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday made further changes to ministerial arrangements in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation.Daryl Vaz, who up to yesterday had responsibility for land, environment and climate change, has now been assigned to oversee water, housing and subject
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Cuba thanks OPEC for support as US tightens blockade
HAVANA, Cuba (CMC) The Government of Cuba has thanked the Organization of Petroleum Exporting countries (OPEC) for supporting the economy of the Spanish-speaking Caribbean island, even as the United...
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Do you think you have gum disease?
DOES your gum bleed when you brush and floss? Did you know that bleeding gums may be a sign of gingivitis, the first stage of gum disease?Bleeding, as well as redness and swelling, are classic symptoms. If left untreated, gingivitis can progress into the later stages of gum disease. Noticing these
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Today's Horoscope — September 22, 2020
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, September 22, 2020: Ironic, funny and unspeakably strong, you succeed this year by your individual vision. Many projects are at hand; however, you need time to dream and to recharge, and will do this best in the beauty of nature. If single, you size people up quickly and
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