St Ann community Swamped
THE COMMUNITY of Swamp in Moneague, St. Ann, has almost entirely disappeared under a fast-rising body of water. The water has been rising from the ground since earlier this year and has already exceeded 80 feet in some places.
Compliance costly - Exporters to pay hefty price for EU certification
WHILE LOCAL food producers without the necessary Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) certification will be unable to export to the European Union as of January 1, becoming certified carries a heavy price tag. According to Andrew Morales...
Jamaican Government to settle with Flankers families early next year
WESTERN BUREAU: THE FAMILIES of the two elderly men who were killed two years ago in a controversial police shooting in Flankers, St James, could receive a settlement from the Government early next year.
Kingfish raids Montego Bay businessman's home
WESTERN BUREAU: THE POLICE yesterday seized a 9mm Sig Sauer firearm and documents from the home of Montego Bay businessman Norman 'Shampoo' Dion during an Operation Kingfish-led raid in Coral Gardens, St. James.
New security measures for correctional facilities in Jamaica
COMMISSIONER OF Corrections Major Richard Reese has disclosed that new security measures will be implemented in correctional facilities in 2006. Among the new measures will be additional cameras, a 24-hour response team and a new radio communication syste
Teen charged with murder of granddad
SPANISH TOWN, St. Catherine: A 17-YEAR-OLD schoolboy has been charged by the Spanish Town police in connection with the murder of his grandfather. According to Detective Inspector Derrick Champagnie...
'Cyaan tek it nuh more' - Police presence welcome in south St Andrew
FOR AUDREY Stevens, the sight of police in the Craig Town section of south St. Andrew yesterday was a welcome one. As members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force removed debris from the streets, Ms. Stevens wept openly...
Roberts to be charged or released this evening
PATRICK ROBERTS, chief executive officer of Shocking Vibes Productions, must be released from police custody by this evening if he is not charged in connection with gang violence in the South St. Andrew constituency, Resident Magistrate...
Ward found dead at children's home
THE CHILD Development Agency (CDA) yesterday rushed a ream of psychologists and social workers to the Homestead Place of Safety in Stony Hill, St. Andrew, to counsel wards and staff, following the discovery of the body of a 13-year-old ward...
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