THE US PRESIDENTIAL RACE:
Record turnout in Carib communities
NEW YORK: THE CARIBBEAN communities turned out yesterday in "record and unprecedented numbers" to vote in the United States presidential race, with analysts putting the figure as high as 80 per cent.Reports are that the numbers overall, exceed ...
Electronic fingerprinting ID approved for elections
THE HOUSE of Representatives yesterday approved a report from the Electoral Advisory Committee (EAC), recommending that electronic fingerprint identification systems be facilitated in general and local government elections. "This takes us a step further.
No curfew for 'Zekes'
SENIOR RESIDENT Magistrate, Martin Gayle, yesterday denied the police an application for a curfew order, which would restrict the movement of Matthews Lane area leader, Donald 'Zekes' Phipps, whose bail was extended when he appeared in the Corporate Area.
Heart Health Fund Run launched
ON NOVEMBER 28, the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) will be staging its 25th annual Heart Health Fund Run. The event, which was launched yesterday at the Liguanea Club, Knutsford Boulevard in New Kingston, will be staged at the Stadium East track on...
Tourism tax passed in House
A BILL to introduce a Tourism Enhancement Fee was yesterday passed in the House of Representatives, despite the Opposition's disapproval of the charge, which will be placed on visitors to the island ...
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