Debate may be decider - Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) wins a major popularity boost
The scientific verdict is out. The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has gained more political bounce than the People's National Party (PNP) from the recently held debate between the respective party leaders - Bruce Golding and Portia Simpson Miller.
Basic food items in demand
While the country rebounds after being hit by Hurricane Dean, many persons are scouring supermarkets and hardware outlets for basic food and building items. Speaking with The Gleaner yesterday, Wayne Chen, chief executive officer of Super Plus stores...
Emergency protocols
Today marks six days since Governor-General Professor Kenneth Hall declared a state of public emergency on the advice of Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller. There have been calls for the state of public emergency to be revoked immediately, but the Prime Minister remains firm...
Delinquents! - Government having difficulty collecting more than $100m in education assistance Manhunt on for more than 200 beneficiaries
Legal experts from the Attorney-General's Chambers are assisting the Cabinet Office with its campaign to collect over $100 million in default payments from more than two hundred beneficiaries who have failed to honour obligations of service to the country...
Food shortage in Manchioneal
Manchioneal, Portland: A food shortage is now facing residents, of Manchioneal and neighbouring communities in east Portland, who have returned home after spending several days at emergency shelters. The residents are now trying to pick up the pieces following Hurricane Dean...
Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) to hold hurricane forum
Residents of St. Thomas who were affected by Hurricane Dean are being encouraged to come out this afternoon to discuss their experiences and find solutions, as the Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) Foundation will be hosting a forum in the parish to discuss the impact...
Dire straits in Rocky Point
Imagine your child crying for water to drink and you have none to give him because the little supply that was stored in anticipation of Hurricane Dean, which lashed the island on Sunday, has run out. Well, that is the plight of some residents of Rocky Point, Clarendon...
Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) to set up special loan for farmers
Farmers who were affected by Hurricane Dean can access assistance through a special emergency loan fund of $100 million, which has been set up by the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ). The funds will be made available through the 40 branches...
Murder on the increase
Crime continued to plague Jamaica in the month of July, according to the latest crime statistics provided by the Jamaica Constabulary Force. The figures are already indicating that the nation is heading towards a huge unwanted total with 843 murders being committed...
Jamaica Public Service Co. Ltd. (JPS) will not charge for 'Dean' damage
The Jamaica Public Service Co. Ltd. (JPS) yesterday said it was unable to give an estimate of damage sustained by its electricity generation system as a result of hurricane Dean, which hit the island Sunday. The company said after completing its damage assessment on Tuesday...
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