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Something Extra | Wednesday

Published:Wednesday | February 6, 2019 | 12:00 AM

Japan Day was an occasion celebrated with high energy, fashion and more. Held recently at the Knutsford Court Hotel, in Kingston, many turned out in their own unique attire, and Something Extra caught a few of these fashion statements. Here are the highlights...

Technological Solutions to raise equity capital for expansion

Published:Wednesday | February 6, 2019 | 6:53 AM

The owners of Technological Solutions Limited, TSL, plan to float shares on the junior market of the Jamaica

Reggae festival Rebel Salute attracts thousands

Published:Wednesday | February 6, 2019 | 6:52 AM

Jewel and Hilton Resorts again sponsored the two-day reggae festival Rebel Salute, which was staged on January 18 and 19 in Richmond, St

ISSA Trust Foundation welcomes Her Excellency the Most Hon Lady Allen as patron

Published:Wednesday | February 6, 2019 | 6:52 AM

The Issa Trust Foundation, the non-profit organisation founded by Couples Resorts in 2005 and headed by Chairman Paul Issa and ­President

Keeping you in the know

Published:Wednesday | February 6, 2019 | 6:51 AM

Cabinet has approved the following legislation for tabling in Parliament:

Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2019 a bustling success

Published:Wednesday | February 6, 2019 | 6:50 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:

Ja racks up most accolades at 26th Annual World Travel Awards

Published:Wednesday | February 6, 2019 | 6:50 AM

The Jamaica took home a total of 24 awards at the 26th Annual World Travel Awards during the Caribbean and N

Jamaica Tourist Board awarded the 2018 Destination of the Year

Published:Wednesday | February 6, 2019 | 6:49 AM

Destination Jamaica has been awarded the 2018 Destination of the Year by Classic Vacations.

Torpedo microlender acquired by foreign firm

Published:Wednesday | February 6, 2019 | 12:00 AM

Silva Investment Limited, a foreign firm engaged in multiple businesses, has acquired Torpedo Micro Loan Financing in what it said is a strategic move to get a foothold in Jamaica’s growing financial market. In addition to the fixed assets,...

Bus driver shot during tussle with Spalding police, INDECOM launches probe

Published:Tuesday | February 5, 2019 | 12:00 AM

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is conducting a probe into the shooting of a bus driver by the police in Spalding, Clarendon this morning. It is reported that a police sergeant was seizing the driver’s Toyota...

Parliamentarians pay tribute to slain MP Lynvale Bloomfield

Published:Tuesday | February 5, 2019 | 12:00 AM

Parliamentarians from both sides of the House this afternoon paid tribute to slain Portland Eastern Member of Parliament Dr Lynvale Bloomfield. Bloomfield, a medical doctor, was found dead at his Passley Gardens home in the constituency on Saturday...

UPDATE | Former Petrojam human resource manager received $9.2 million payout

Published:Tuesday | February 5, 2019 | 1:04 PM

Yolande Ramharrack, the former human resource manager hired by Petrojam without the required academic qualification, received a gross separation payment $9.2 million even though there were "unresolved issues" related to her employment at the state-owned oil refinery.

 

Early departure...589 public sector workers benefit from gov't's early retirement programme

Published:Tuesday | February 5, 2019 | 12:51 PM

A total of 589 public-sector workers have been approved for early retirement under the Government’s Special Early Retirement Programme.

 

Protest-inciting students at Aberdeen High facing possibility of expulsion

Published:Tuesday | February 5, 2019 | 12:40 PM

Several students at the northern St Elizabeth-based Aberdeen High School are facing the possibility of expulsion for allegedly inciting two days of protest last week.

PNP offering $500,000 reward in relation to murder of MP Dr Lynvale Bloomfield

Published:Tuesday | February 5, 2019 | 12:00 PM

The People’s National Party (PNP) is offering a $500,000 reward through Crime Stop to anyone with information that leads to the arrest of those responsible for the murder of East Portland Member of Parliament Dr Linvale George Bloomfield.

EYL Castor oil reaps success

Published:Tuesday | February 5, 2019 | 12:06 PM

Castor oil is often revered as the miracle oil and has been used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes since the days of old.

Anthony Gifford | Let’s fly to Africa – Kingston to Accra direct

Published:Tuesday | February 5, 2019 | 12:00 AM

Before I came to Jamaica, I had been inspired by Africa. My mentors had included Eduardo Mondlane and Amilcar Cabral, the founders of the liberation movements in Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau. In 1972, I marched with the guerilla forces 30 miles...

Compensation package of former Petrojam HR manager barred from public disclosure

Published:Tuesday | February 5, 2019 | 11:46 AM

Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister Sancia Bennett-Templer faced scathing criticisms from lawmakers today after she declined to provide answers about whether the former human resource manager at Petrojam, the state-owned oil refinery, received a compensation package arising from her resignation.

 

Minister Reid’s proposed code of conduct

Published:Tuesday | February 5, 2019 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir: The Minister of Education, Hon Ruel Reid, recently announced his intent to develop a code of conduct (with input from opposition parliamentarians) for educators who enter active politics whilst in the employ of the government....

Desmond Ranglin | Diaspora ready to turn Bull Bay into a beacon of hope

Published:Tuesday | February 5, 2019 | 12:00 AM

I am writing in response to the upsurge of violence in Bull Bay, Jamaica, and the security forces’ response to the problem. As a member of the Jamaican diaspora here in the United States, and as president of the Jamaican Association of Rhode Island...

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