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Published:Thursday | January 10, 2008 | 10:45 AM

Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is to receive two 43-foot interceptor patrol boats from the United States Southern Command today.

Published:Wednesday | January 9, 2008 | 7:09 PM

The country is currently experiencing an islandwide power outage.

Published:Wednesday | January 9, 2008 | 7:06 PM

The Clarendon Police say they are intensifying their efforts to catch criminals following a number of murders since the start of the year.

Published:Wednesday | January 9, 2008 | 7:06 PM

Motorists are to pay eleven cents more for gas when they go to the pumps tomorrow.

Published:Wednesday | January 9, 2008 | 7:05 PM

Minister without portfolio in the Finance Ministry, Senator Don Wehby, is promising that under his tenure the current administration

Published:Wednesday | January 9, 2008 | 3:28 PM

A Jamaican-born Canadian man is among 27 persons to be awarded the Order of Ontario, the province’s highest and most prestigious honour.

Published:Wednesday | January 9, 2008 | 3:21 PM

Deputy Director of the Financial Services Commission (FSC), George Roper, said the regulatory body could take action against investment clubs

Published:Wednesday | January 9, 2008 | 3:16 PM

Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) said it would be claiming for salary increases and better working conditions for the 2008 to 2010 contract period.

Published:Wednesday | January 9, 2008 | 3:13 PM

Police in Portland arrested a 39 year old taxi operator after he was allegedly caught having sexual relations with a minor.

Published:Wednesday | January 9, 2008 | 3:08 PM

Gunmen have struck again in Clarendon killing one person and injuring three others.

Published:Wednesday | January 9, 2008 | 1:00 PM

Dutch Investigators who are currently in the island probing the controversial Trafigura donation of $31 million to the Peoples National Party (PNP)

Published:Wednesday | January 9, 2008 | 12:59 PM

Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) said the move by government to provide the farming sector and live stock farmers with assistance is a positive one.

Published:Wednesday | January 9, 2008 | 12:50 PM

Government will continue discussions with the Chinese government regarding the rehabilitation of Jamaica’s railway services, which was abandoned 15 years ago.

Published:Wednesday | January 9, 2008 | 12:49 PM

There is growing concern among corporate area taxi drivers ahead of Saturday’s official opening of the Half Way Tree Transportation Centre.

Published:Wednesday | January 9, 2008 | 12:48 PM

President of the National Workers’ Union (NWU), Danny Roberts, has written to Transport Minister, Mike Henry requesting an urgent meeting to discuss matters relating to the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC).

Published:Wednesday | January 9, 2008 | 12:46 PM

Minister of Tourism, Edmond Bartlett, said opposition spokesman, Dr. Wykeham McNeil is seeking to discredit the success of the industry because he is alarmed by the increase in tourism arrivals.

Published:Wednesday | January 9, 2008 | 12:45 PM

Two roads in Portland remain blocked following heavy rains yesterday.

Published:Tuesday | January 8, 2008 | 4:05 PM

Governor General has appointed new members to serve on the Public Service Commission (PSC).

Published:Tuesday | January 8, 2008 | 3:24 PM

Cabinet has supported the Financial Services Commission (FSC) in its drive to regulate unregistered financial schemes.

Published:Tuesday | January 8, 2008 | 3:17 PM

Government has subsidised five basic food items at a cost of about $300 million to cushion the effect of sharp price increases.

Published:Tuesday | January 8, 2008 | 3:09 PM

Government has subsidised five basic food items at a cost of about $300 million to cushion the effect of sharp price increases.

Published:Tuesday | January 8, 2008 | 3:08 PM

President of the Bakers’ Association, Gerry Chambers, said the price of wheat is expected to increase.

Published:Tuesday | January 8, 2008 | 3:07 PM

The transport Minister, Mike Henry, has indicated that taxi and bus fares will be going up soon.

Published:Tuesday | January 8, 2008 | 3:04 PM

Finance Minister Audley Shaw is in Washington in the United States where he will meet with officials of the World Bank.

Published:Tuesday | January 8, 2008 | 3:02 PM

One woman was killed and a man shot and injured in Clarendon between yesterday evening and last night.

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