The police in Montego Bay, St. James are investigating the circumstances surrounding the murder of two men whose bodies were found in a car this morning in the parish.
The new task force established by the Government to identify initiatives and areas where capabilities need to be strengthened in order to better protect children threatened by violence held its first meeting today.
The chairman of Air Jamaica, Shirley Williams has confirmed that Bruce Nobles has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the national airline.
The National Works Agency, NWA says its now in day-two of a road patching programme as it seeks to rehabilitate the country’s infrastructure following the passage of Tropical Storm Gustav in August.
The Jamaica Manufacturers Association (JMA) is concerned that the impact of the global credit crunch could have further damaging effects on the industry.
The police are seeking the help of the public in identifying four males and two females who are believed to be the main players or linked to robberies in the Corporate Area.
Prime Minister Bruce Golding requested that the police review the reported cases of missing children to see what progress has been made in finding these children.
The National Contracts Commission (NCC) has given full support to Cabinet’s decision to exempt five public entities from certain established procurement procedures.
The case involving Cash Plus boss Carlos Hill, his brother Bertram and Chief Financial Controller Peter Wilson has been set for mention on December 9 in the Supreme Court.
Hundreds of students and teachers, along with dozens of motorists were this morning left stranded at Long Bay, in Portland, after bus and taxi operators mounted a roadblock.
The unions representing correctional officers are to meet with representatives from the finance ministry and the department of corrections today to continue discussions over outstanding payments to the workers.
A team from the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) negotiating for an increase in salaries for government-paid teachers is to again meet with representatives from the finance ministry today to continue the wage talks.
Attorney-at-law Heather Sutherland who is representing fours boys charged for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl is to appear before the courts today.
