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Published:Monday | February 2, 2009 | 4:03 PM

WINDALCO said it would retain all of its approximately 850 permanent employees during the temporary shutdown of operations slated to take effect by the end of March.

Published:Monday | February 2, 2009 | 3:23 PM

Firefighters and a team from the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) are now trying to control a blaze at the Riverton Landfill in Kingston.

Published:Monday | February 2, 2009 | 3:22 PM

The government has signed a US$100 million loan with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).

Published:Monday | February 2, 2009 | 3:21 PM

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) arrested seven persons for electricity theft in January.

Published:Monday | February 2, 2009 | 3:19 PM

The National Awards Authority in a release today said due to the adverse weather conditions in England, it is impossible for Prince Edward to travel Jamaica.

Published:Monday | February 2, 2009 | 1:37 PM

The body of a 20-year-old man was found hanging by a necktie from a metal rail at the Friendship Primary School on St. Johns Road, Spanish Town, St. Catherine on Sunday.

Published:Monday | February 2, 2009 | 1:37 PM

The body of a taxi operator was found with multiple stab wounds on the Windalco Property in Ewarton, St. Catherine on Sunday.

Published:Monday | February 2, 2009 | 1:36 PM

Kirk Francis otherwise called \"Black John Crow\", 32 years old, was gunned down while at home at St. Johns Road, Spanish Town, St. Catherine on Sunday night.

Published:Monday | February 2, 2009 | 1:27 PM

Another policeman has been arrested on corruption charges and is to appear in court today.

Published:Monday | February 2, 2009 | 1:26 PM

A customs officer has been charged with two counts of breaching the Corruption Prevention Act.

Published:Monday | February 2, 2009 | 1:25 PM

The government has signed a one US$100 million loan with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).

Published:Monday | February 2, 2009 | 1:25 PM

The Spanish Town Police are now investigating the circumstances leading to the death of two men in the St. John’s community of St. Catherine yesterday.

Published:Monday | February 2, 2009 | 1:24 PM

Investigators are still to establish the circumstances, which led to the death of a taxi operator in Ewarton, St. Catherine over the weekend.

Published:Monday | February 2, 2009 | 1:24 PM

The Tax Administration Department begins its annual Special Taxpayer Service Programme today.

Published:Monday | February 2, 2009 | 11:36 AM

Effective today a four day work week comprising eight hour work days will be implemented for employees at Berger Paints Jamaica Limited.

Published:Monday | February 2, 2009 | 11:35 AM

Britain’s Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, arrives in the island today to participate in activities related to the Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

Published:Monday | February 2, 2009 | 11:34 AM

The student guild of the University of the West Indies, Mona is appealing to the government to provide the students with an alternative for funding their studies.

Published:Monday | February 2, 2009 | 11:34 AM

The National Water Commission (NWC) will be implementing water restrictions in several sections of the Corporate Area starting today.

Published:Monday | February 2, 2009 | 11:34 AM

Newly elected president of the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU), Lloyd Goodleigh, has listed tax reform as a key element for putting Jamaica on a growth path.

Published:Friday | January 30, 2009 | 5:58 PM

The three fishermen from Manchioneal in Portland, who went missing at sea two weeks ago, have been rescued by the Honduran Coast Guard.

Published:Friday | January 30, 2009 | 5:37 PM

The management of the national airline has sought to defend its decision to close its Miami route.

Published:Friday | January 30, 2009 | 5:37 PM

The investment bank Jamaica Money Market Brokers (JMMB) said its shareholdings in CMMB, which was sold to CL Financial Group in September 2008, have been paid for in full.

Published:Friday | January 30, 2009 | 5:37 PM

The government has announced that it will not be signing an agreement with Brazilian firm Infinity Bio Energy tomorrow for the divestment of the state owned sugar factories.

Published:Friday | January 30, 2009 | 5:32 PM

The National Workers Union (NWU) has expressed its disappointment over the failed sugar divestment deal.

Published:Friday | January 30, 2009 | 5:32 PM

Consultant forensic pathologist Dr Ere Seshiah told the Home Circuit Court that he saw eight fatal injuries to the body of former Trade Ambassador Peter King.

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