CALL FOR QUARANTINE - Health Ministry wants help to combat malaria outbreak
Government last night urged residents of areas affected by the current outbreak of malaria to initiate a self-imposed quarantine, as the Ministry of Health admitted it could not guarantee there would be no spread of the disease.
Fire guts bedding company - again
A massive fire severely damaged a section of the Jamaica Bedding Company in Old Harbour, St. Catherine, yesterday, the second time over the past 13 months, leaving 15 persons jobless.
Alpha girls assist Salvation Army
The Salvation Army centre located at 53 Lyndhurst Road that was recently robbed of $200,000 by thieves, has received an unexpected Christmas gift from students of the Convent of Mercy, Alpha Academy High School for Girls.
MIND & SPIRIT - New prophet in town
The word is spreading quietly going around that there is a new prophet in town and his name is Mark McLean. Prophet McLean is a protégé of the Rev. Dr. Phillip Phinn, senior pastor of Word of Life Ministries International which meets in Hagley Park Plaza.
Call for marine post in 'Sav'
Commanding officer for Westmoreland, Superintendent Dezeita Taylor, has called for a marine post to be re-established in Savanna-la-Mar, to police branded drugs transshipment coastal areas of Little London and Bluefields.
Military flight school launched
AFTER 35 years of being trained by the Canadian Air Force, Jamaica's pilots now have the opportunity to earn their wings locally at the Jamaica Military Aviation School (JMAS).
Peace Management Initiative members find common ground
DESPITE NUMEROUS criticisms and the emergence of what appears to be a split in the Peace Management Initiative (PMI) over a statement issued earlier this week, the peace facilitation body yesterday had an emergency meeting after which its members came out
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