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Updated 11 hours ago
British Virgin Islands to scrap visas for work permit holders
The British Virgin Islands government has announced plans to remove visa requirements for work permit holders in the coming weeks as part of efforts to improve the territory’s investment climate and…
Updated 11 hours ago
Health Minister proposes census of caregivers so gov’t can assist them
With approximately 150,000 caregivers islandwide not on payroll, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, has proposed that a census be done, so that they can be better assisted by the…
Updated 8 hours ago
1,424 container houses in the island
The Government has acquired additional container houses to accommodate families impacted by Hurricane Melissa, with 1,424 units now in the island.
Updated 8 hours ago
Police probing deaths of missing Manchester woman and security guard sought in connection with her disappearance
A multi-division police investigation is under way following the discovery of the bodies of a Manchester woman who was reported missing and a security guard who was reportedly being sought by…
Updated 6 hours ago
Trelawny councillor pushes for pound to tackle derelict vehicles, illegal parking
A Trelawny councillor is calling for the establishment of a vehicular pound in the parish, citing growing concerns about derelict vehicles, illegal parking, and other traffic violations.
Updated 5 hours ago
by Tanesha Mundle
Paulwell baby murder case: Bradshaw set for September trial after guilty plea talks collapse
Leoda Bradshaw, the alleged mastermind in the murder of politician Phillip Paulwell’s 10-month-old daughter Sarayah, and her mother, is to stand trial on September 28, after efforts to resolve the…
Updated 5 hours ago
US slaps sanctions against Cuban oil and gas company as tensions rise
The United States government on Thursday announced sanctions against Cuba’s state-owned oil and gas company in a move some experts say will only deepen the island's crises and hit vulnerable…
Updated 5 hours ago
Man charged in Kemelia Paul killing due in court July 17
Twenty-eight-year-old Kemar Mitchell is scheduled to appear before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on July 17 to answer a murder charge in connection with the stabbing of 13-year-old Excelsior…
Updated 5 hours ago
Gov't says wage talks with Jamaica Police Federation ongoing
The Government says discussions with the Jamaica Police Federation on a new wage agreement for members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force remain ongoing, with further talks expected as both sides work…