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The then new House marshal, Kevin Williams, carries the mace during the opening of the new session of Parliament in 2012. The current House marshal is Captain Wayne Blake.
Published 3 hours ago by Edmond Campbell/Senior Staff Reporter

Messing with the mace

When Member of Parliament for St Andrew South Western Dr Angela Brown Burke hoisted the mace from “under the table” while the committee of the whole House examined the controversial National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) bill on Tuesday, there was a predictable outcome – chaos ensued.

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The then new House marshal, Kevin Williams, carries the mace during the opening of the new session of Parliament in 2012. The current House marshal is Captain Wayne Blake.
Published 3 hours ago by Edmond Campbell

Messing with the mace

When Member of Parliament for St Andrew South Western Dr Angela Brown Burke hoisted the mace from “under the table” while the committee of the whole House examined the controversial National…
The late Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart.
Published 3 hours ago by Janet Silvera

Pressure mounts on executors after court blocks audit in Stewart estate dispute

WESTERN BUREAU: Attorneys representing Adam Stewart have welcomed last week’s Supreme Court ruling striking out an application by executors of the estate of Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, arguing that the…
Anna-Olivia Gardener, who has been diagnosed with Patau syndrome, or Trisomy 13.
Published 3 hours ago by Carl Gilchrist

A blessing for Anna-Olivia

The family of seven-month-old Anna-Olivia Gardener has expressed relief and joy after the child, who is affected by Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome), was given a new start date of May 11 to begin early…
Williams-Singh and Custos Rotulorum of Manchester, Lt Col Garfield S. Green at New Forest High School’s 5K Run/Walk.
Published 3 hours ago by Antoine Lodge

New Forest High runs for staff welfare

Before the sun broke through the morning mist last Sunday, the roadway flanked by farmlands in New Forest was already alive. More than 120 runners and walkers – students, teachers, and corporate teams…
Mangrove restoration in Haiti.
Published 3 hours ago

Earth Today | Business case for biodiversity

CONSIDER THE view from Champers Restaurant in Barbados, the Kingston Harbour at dusk from Gloria’s in Port Royal, Jamaica, or the sweep of Shirley Heights in Antigua. It’s easy to mistake what you are…
Hugh Grant (right), president and chief executive officer of the Jamaica Public Service, and Stephen Price, vice-president and general manager of FLOW Jamaica, speak on a panel during the Utility Service Providers round-table at the OOCUR 20th anniversary
Published 3 hours ago by Albert Ferguson

Utilities warn regulatory delays are driving up costs

WESTERN BUREAU: Leaders of the country’s main utility firms are calling for a quicker turnaround on regulatory approvals and policy decisions, warning that prolonged delays are undermining investment,…
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Supreme Court stands firm on order in Tank-Weld, Arc rebar case

The Supreme Court has left in place orders it granted earlier this month barring the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) from taking any enforcement action arising from the findings of an investigation it…
Published 3 hours ago by Livern Barrett

Cop caught in sting wanted $250,000 from motorist after car crash, court documents claim

Police Constable Andrew Allydice allegedly requested $250,000 from a motorist to provide him with a favourable report following a motor vehicle crash, court documents have revealed. Allydice, who has…
Michael Lee-Chin (left), chairman, NCB Financial Group Limited, greets Head Boy Richard Simpson(second left); Jabari Mannings, second deputy head boy; and Layla Price, sub prefect (all members of the school leadership of Old Harbour High) during a recent M
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NCB Foundation inks MOU with Old Harbour High under Adopt-a-School Programme

NCB Foundation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Old Harbour High School, signalling an intention to explore a structured, multi-year collaboration focused on student development and…