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Transport Minister reaffirms commitment to address unavailability of JUTC buses and long wait time for commuters

As the new year progresses, the unavailability of buses and the long wait time for commuters continue to plague the transportation sector.

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz made the observation, as he toured the Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre on Monday.

Opposition Spokesman points to misuse of Gov’t resources as contributing factor to Jamaica being unable to keep murder rate down

Opposition Spokesman Peter Bunting points to misuse of Gov't resources as contributing factor to Jamaica being unable to keep murder rate down

Newly appointed Opposition Spokesman on Citizen Security and Productivity, Peter Bunting has again pointed to how Government resources are used as a contributing

DEVELOPING: Fireman arrested in relation to murder of woman in Claremont, St. Ann

The St Ann police arrested a member of the Jamaica Fire Brigade this morning, in relation to the murder of a woman in Claremont in the parish.

IRIE FM news understands that the police are at the scene.

MOCA assures anonymity of people who give information on allegedly corrupted entities

The Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) has sought to assure Jamaicans that the identities of persons who decide to provide information about allegedly corrupt entities will remain anonymous.

The assurance comes, as the Agency's Director of Communications, Major Basil Jarrett, encourages

Traffic cop shot and wounded by man said to be of unsound mind, in Kingston, yesterday

A policeman attached to the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) remains hospitalised in stable condition, after he was reportedly shot by a man said to be of unsound mind yesterday.

Reports are that at about 3:30 PM, two police officers were carrying out traffic duties at the intersection

JFF Election gets heated as Pat Garell seeks mandatory injunction against JFF

The drama leading up to the Jamaica Football Federation Congress headlined by the presidential election on Sunday opened a new chapter today.

Union and Health Ministry meet, as some NPHL and Blood Bank workers remain off the job

A meeting with representatives of the Health Ministry and the union representing workers at the National Public Health Laboratory and the National Blood Transfusion Services (Blood Bank) is underway, in a bid to resolve workers’ grouses relating to allegations of mistreatment by senior staff.

11 vendors affected by fire at Shoe Market in Montego Bay receive grants

Eleven vendors affected by a fire at the Shoe Market in Montego Bay St. James last year, were each given a cheque of 60 thousand dollars in grant funding by the Labour Ministry, yesterday.

Number of people taken into custody following police operation in Manchester, increases to 5

The number of people taken into custody, following a cordon and search operation in the New Green/Battersea areas in Manchester, this morning, has increased to five.

Ukrainian Engineer found unresponsive aboard docked ship in Kingston

A Ukrainian Engineer was found unresponsive aboard a docked ship in Kingston, yesterday.
He has been identified as 47-year-old Manzhos Yuriy of Nikolacv, Ukraine.

Transport Minister reaffirms commitment to address unavailability of JUTC buses and long wait time for commuters

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

As the new year progresses, the unavailability of buses and the long wait time for commuters continue to plague the transportation sector. Transport Minister Daryl Vaz made the observation, as he toured the Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre on Monday.

Opposition Spokesman points to misuse of Gov’t resources as contributing factor to Jamaica being unable to keep murder rate down

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Fiona Daniels News No comments

Opposition Spokesman Peter Bunting points to misuse of Gov't resources as contributing factor to Jamaica being unable to keep murder rate down Newly appointed Opposition Spokesman on Citizen Security and Productivity, Peter Bunting has again pointed to how Government resources are used as a contributing factor to Jamaica being unable to keep the murder rate down.

JFF Election gets heated as Pat Garell seeks mandatory injunction against JFF

Tuesday, January 09, 2024 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

The drama leading up to the Jamaica Football Federation Congress headlined by the presidential election on Sunday opened a new chapter today.

Ajania Burton named captain of Jamaica’s team to F.I.H Hockey fives World Cup

Tuesday, January 09, 2024 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

Goal keeper Ajania Burton has been named captain of Jamaica's team to the historic first ever F.I.H hockey fives world cup in Muscat Oman later this month.

Burning conflict between Stefflon Don and Jada Kingdom spark war of words online

Monday, January 08, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

The burning issue between entertainers Stefflon Don and Jada Kingdom continues to send tongues wagging across social media.

Final voting to determine Grammy winners begins Dec. 14

Monday, December 11, 2023 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

With the 2024 GRAMMYs around the corner, the final voting to determine the winners will begin this Thursday.