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Tavares-Finson hits back against gov’t criticism from PJ Patterson
ST JAMES, Jamaica – Senate President Tom Tavares-Finson says former Prime Minister PJ Patterson should maintain his silence about the government's handling of the country. “If Patterson is the best that the PNP has to offer, this confirms that the Mark Golding-led PNP is bankrupt in terms of ideas [to] move Jamaica forward. Quite frankly, given the devastating and painful impact his administration on the quality of life of most...
Over 2,000 now in interviews for jobs in public health sector
KINGSTON, Jamaica - A total of 2,480 people, who attended the ministry of health and wellness’ job fair recently, met the qualification requirements for positions advertised and have moved on to the other round of interviews, the minister says. Health Minister, Dr Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Some 2,907 people were screened for the 600-plus available jobs across the public...
Church of England rejects tougher oversight aimed at protecting children
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -The scandal-hit Church of England triggered an outcry Tuesday, after rejecting tough new rules for safeguarding children following a series of sexual abuse cases. The Church's governing body voted overwhelmingly to establish an independent central safeguarding team, but with local safeguarding officers staying in their same roles with Church authorities. A proposal to set up a safeguarding team which would have been entirely independent from the...
PNP’s Brown calls for urgent road repairs on Long Road
ST MARY, Jamaica – People’s National Party (PNP) caretaker for St Mary South East Christopher Brown, is calling for immediate intervention to address the deteriorating condition of Long Road in the parish. “The time has come for the current member of parliament and the relevant authorities to act decisively and address the dire state of Long Road and its surrounding communities. For years, the people in this area have been...
Cornwall College alleges bias against rural schools after controversial SCQ loss
ST JAMES, Jamaica – Cornwall College is alleging unfair treatment and bias against rural schools following the institution’s recent loss against Jamaica College in Television Jamaica’s School Challenge (SCQ) Quiz competition. In a letter submitted to TVJ, the Montego Bay-based institution says the issue stems from a question in the buzzer section of the match. “The quizmaster posed the question: ‘What two ratios constitute Young’s Modulus?’ Our team accurately responded...
Real Madrid stun Man City
PARIS, France (AFP) - Jude Bellingham snatched a stoppage-time winner as Real Madrid twice came from behind to beat Manchester City 3-2 in the first leg of their blockbuster Champions League play-off tie Tuesday. Erling Haaland's double -- his first goals in five appearances against Madrid -- looked to have secured Pep Guardiola's side a slender advantage, but instead the reigning European champions now go into next week's return leg...
USF donates $5m in tech to Jamaica Fire Brigade
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Universal Service Fund (USF) has donated 20 desktop computers and two printers to the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) to the tune of approximately $5.5 million. The donation was made “in an effort to support key public service institutions and promote digital transformation across Jamaica.” The donation, which was officially handed over on February 4, is expected to significantly improve the fire brigade’s ability to manage and...
Man charged in murder of 14- year-old
ST ANDREW, Jamaica - Police say the main suspect in the murder of 14- year -old Price Johnson has been charged. Thirty-eight-year-old Imanie Niah Lydner, an unemployed resident of Crescent Road, Kingston 13, was charged with multiple serious offences, including Johnson’s murder, housebreaking and wounding with intent. Johnson, a student of Palm Grove, Spanish Town Road, was assaulted and murdered when a intruder gained access to her home on Thursday,...
‘I have to say something’: Having lost US millions in SSL scandal, Bolt now losing patience
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt has expressed frustration over the ongoing struggle to recover millions of US dollars swindled from his investment account at scandal-hit Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). Speaking on The Fix, Bolt revealed that despite continued discussions, he is yet to receive his money. “Mi nuh get back mi money people so stop see me and ask me,” the eight-time Olympic gold medallist told hosts of...
USF donates $5 m in tech to Jamaica Fire Brigade
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Universal Service Fund (USF) has donated 20 desktop computers and two printers to the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) to the tune of approximately $5.5 million. The donation was made “in an effort to support key public service institutions and promote digital transformation across Jamaica.” The donation, which was officially handed over on February 4, is expected to significantly improve the fire brigade’s ability to manage and...
NEPA issues warning after Portuguese Man o’ War sightings in Portland
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is advising the public to exercise caution when visiting coastal areas across the island following reports of Portuguese Man o’ War (Physalia physalis) washing ashore in parts of Portland. Beachgoers and individuals engaged in coastal activities are urged to remain vigilant, as the Portuguese Man o’ War can still sting even after it is dead due to a reflex action...
Five compete for JUNO Reggae Recording of the Year
VANCOUVER, Canada - The nominations in the 2025 JUNO Awards, Canada's equivalent to the Grammy Awards, have been announced and five projects are nominated in the Reggae Recording of the Year category. They are Born to be Free by Exco Levi, Fallback by King Cruff and Runkus, Destiny by Lee Scratch Perry and Bob Riddim, Sky's the Limit by Skystar and Rise by Tonya P. This is Exco Levi's 12th...
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