Negril, Jamaica, may possibly become its own parish
While commenting on plans for Portmore parish status during the official launch of the $4.4-billion Portmore Resilience Park on Thursday, Holness hinted that the Negril might be considered for similar administrative changes.
Former Jamaican MP Jolyan Silvera in police custody for wife’s murder
Jolyan, a former MP for Western St. Mary who represented the People’s National Party, was picked up by detectives assigned to the Major Investigation Division (MID) on Thursday.
Jamaica to ban plastic lunch boxes from June 1
This was announced by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, during his presentation in the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate, on January 19.
Woman arrested after over $20m worth of cocaine found in Lasco...
Investigators assigned to the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Narcotics Division are investigating the case. The cocaine is estimated to have a street value of US$144,000 (J$20,736,000).
Jamaica: Opposition party rejects Prime Minister’s statement concerning the economy
In a statement on Monday, the opposition’s junior shadow minister on Finance, Cleveland Tomlinson, described the prime minister’s comments as baseless and “a clear act of political expediency, lacking in both truth and factual support.”
3.4 magnitude earthquake reported in Jamaica
The quake occurred around 1:10 PM approximately 15km south of Hope Bay, Portland. It was felt in some sections of St. Andrew, but no damage has been reported.
Jamaica’s new domestic violence law takes effect Jan. 22
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, made the disclosure during Parliament on Tuesday.
Jamaica’s Education Ministry seeks to enhance security and student well-being
A survey conducted in July 2023 identified 154 schools already equipped with a total of 1,955 security cameras, forming the foundation for improved safety measures.
Valiant is now a part of the Sony Music UK family
In a post on its official Instagram page, Sony Music UK confirmed its association with the deejay with a congratulatory note on his MOBO Award nomination.
JCF completes training of first batch of Haitian police
The police force has been tasked to equip its Haitian counterparts with the knowledge necessary to handle the security issues plaguing the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member state.