Oil money to build eye clinic - First-class optical centre planned for St Mary
The Government has received US$5 million (J$330 million) from the Venezuelan Government through the PetroCaribe agreement, to construct a first-class ophthalmology centre in the parish of St. Mary.
New high-tech system to aid police investigations
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will soon be able to conduct more speedy criminal investigations with the instalment of the new Automated Palm and Fingerprint Identification System (APFIS).
Ex-deacon stays put
Donovan Jones, who has already spent 67 days behind bars, will have to wait until next Tuesday before getting another shot at bail.
Dr Barry Wint dies
Former Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Barry Wint, has died.
Golding dares Gov't to accept national debate
Opposition Leader Bruce Golding has challenged the governing People's National Party (PNP) to face off in national debates with the full slate of Opposition shadow ministers.
US Embassy cuts walk-in visa services
The United States Embassy in Kingston has cut, with immediate effect, walk-in visa services and has asked applicants to make appointments electronically.
Bishop Blair wants more legislative powers
Political Ombudsman, Bishop Herro Blair is seeking to have greater legislative powers to address conflicts within political parties.
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