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The government of Jamaica and China strengthened their relations through the signing of several agreements.

The Ministry of Finance said its trying to determine the reason for the delay in interest payments on the government’s 200 million euro bond to some local investors.

Hundreds of persons in some St Mary communities are now marooned as the heavy and continuous rains have left some roads blocked.

Another motor vehicle crash in St Elizabeth has claimed the life of a 19 year old man while another was admitted to hospital.

Another motor vehicle crash in St Elizabeth has claimed the life of a 19 year old man while another was admitted to hospital.

The police said they have made a major dent in the guns for drug trade between Jamaica and Haiti following the seizure of 1,000 pounds of compressed ganja in Kingston last night.

Vice President of the People\'s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, and an entourage including Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Li Jinzhang, and the President of the China Development Bank, Jiang Chaoliang are now in the island for an official three day visit

Donald Quarrie student stabs schoolmate A Donald Quarrie High School student is facing criminal charges this morning after he allegedly stabbed one of his schoolmates yesterday.

The labour minister Pearnel Charles said he would be holding more meetings with workers and employers about the delay in increasing the minimum wage.

The Government has moved to clarify reports of a wage freeze in the public sector following protest by some unions sparked by a media report.

The Home Circuit court today heard that 26 year old labourer, Sheldon Pusey admitted in an interview with the police that he stabbed Trade Ambassador Peter King, 64, several times on the night of March 19, 2006.