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Published:Wednesday | March 18, 2009 | 9:01 AM

Two men were killed by the Portland police during a blazing shoot out this morning, after the lawmen allegedly came under heavy gunfire from persons travelling in a car.

Published:Wednesday | March 18, 2009 | 8:59 AM

The St. Andrew South Police are seeking a popular deejay for questioning in connection with a murder in the Marl Road area of Kingston 11 yesterday.

Published:Wednesday | March 18, 2009 | 8:49 AM

The Finance Minister said he will be probing reports that money raised from tourist arrivals for the Tourism Enhancement Fund is not being paid over.

Published:Wednesday | March 18, 2009 | 8:49 AM

Jamaica is to play a major role in CARICOM’s efforts to streamline regulatory mechanisms for regional financial institutions.

Published:Wednesday | March 18, 2009 | 8:48 AM

The West Indies Alumina Company (WINDALCO) said it has now signed off on a new work arrangement with employees.

Published:Wednesday | March 18, 2009 | 8:48 AM

The police have launched a probe into a New Kingston-based school, which closed without notice yesterday leaving several students and teachers stranded.

Published:Wednesday | March 18, 2009 | 8:47 AM

Rushan Hamilton, the 22 year old police constable accused of carnally abusing a 14 year old girl, returns to the Home Circuit Court today.

Published:Tuesday | March 17, 2009 | 6:20 PM

The Agriculture Ministry is reporting that 14 proposals have been received from local and international investors to buy Jamaica’s sugar assets.

Published:Tuesday | March 17, 2009 | 6:14 PM

There are indications that the Contractor General has uncovered breaches following a probe into the GOTEL license controversy.

Published:Tuesday | March 17, 2009 | 5:25 PM

Superclub’s boss John Issa is accusing the former PNP and the current JLP administrations of hoarding over $750 million which should have been used to enhance the country’s tourism product.

Published:Tuesday | March 17, 2009 | 3:45 PM

A 15-year-old student is now in police custody after he was found with an illegal firearm this morning.

Published:Tuesday | March 17, 2009 | 3:45 PM

A man, who was allegedly caught breaking into a shop at Treadways, Linstead St. Catherine was hacked to death by a mob in the community earlier this morning.

Published:Tuesday | March 17, 2009 | 12:49 PM

The Association of FINSAC’d Entrepreneurs has reiterated calls for the Government to put support measures in place to help those affected by the financial meltdown of the 1990’s.

Published:Tuesday | March 17, 2009 | 12:45 PM

Fire officials are yet to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed the Martha’s House Children’s Home in central Kingston, about 8 o’ clock last night.

Published:Tuesday | March 17, 2009 | 11:27 AM

Police in St. Catherine and Manchester seized two guns and arrested a man in separate incidents yesterday.

Published:Tuesday | March 17, 2009 | 10:06 AM

30 children of Martha’s House in central Kingston have been displaced after a fire destroyed their home last night.

Published:Tuesday | March 17, 2009 | 10:03 AM

Former Prime Minister, Edward Seaga, is advocating for the entrenchment of the Charter of Human Rights in the Constitution to better protect the civil liberty of Jamaicans.

Published:Tuesday | March 17, 2009 | 10:02 AM

The Correctional Services Department is denying media reports that it does not provide lunch for remandees while they are at court for trial.

Published:Tuesday | March 17, 2009 | 10:00 AM

The Government is cracking down on fraudsters exploiting pharmaceuticals dispensed through the public sector.

Published:Tuesday | March 17, 2009 | 9:59 AM

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is reporting that consumers have been benefiting from its publication of the prices of food items sold by retailers.

Published:Tuesday | March 17, 2009 | 9:57 AM

The St Catherine Parish Council has started to inspect disaster shelters as it prepares for the Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on June 1.

Published:Tuesday | March 17, 2009 | 9:56 AM

Four alleged electricity thieves are to appear in court in St Mary today.

Published:Monday | March 16, 2009 | 7:42 PM

Political historian Troy Caine is suggesting that the candidates for the JLP and the PNP will have to achieve a significant number of votes in the March 23 by-election to maintain their parties’ ratings.

Published:Monday | March 16, 2009 | 5:48 PM

As the West Portland by-election draws closer the PNP is questioning another Government tour to the constituency.

Published:Monday | March 16, 2009 | 5:44 PM

The United Kingdom is changing its visa application system.

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