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Published:Friday | November 15, 2024 | 12:11 AMRuddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer

With mounting environmental challenges in Portmore, St Catherine, the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) has committed to collaborating closely with the Portmore City Municipality to address various issues brought up by local...

Published:Thursday | November 7, 2024 | 12:12 AMRuddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer

In a passionate address in Clarendon, Prime Minister Andrew Holness vowed to make road repairs a top priority, signalling a strong commitment to fixing Jamaica’s road infrastructure. The announcement came during the nomination rally for Suzette...

Published:Monday | October 28, 2024 | 12:07 AMRuddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced ambitious plans to transform Portmore, St Catherine, into the ‘Silicon Valley of Jamaica’ and a key technology hub for the Caribbean. This comes alongside his renewed efforts to secure parish status for...

Published:Saturday | October 26, 2024 | 12:06 AMRuddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer

The agricultural sector in Jamaica is steadily recovering nearly four months after Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm that caused an estimated $60 billion in damages. Agriculture Minister Floyd Green credited the resilience of farmers and a rapid...

Published:Thursday | October 17, 2024 | 12:14 AMRuddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer

Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has announced that construction will commence immediately on a new, state-of-the-art health centre in Old Harbour, St Catherine. The US$6-million facility, funded through the Health System...

Published:Monday | October 14, 2024 | 12:10 AMRuddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer

While asserting a commitment to freedom of the press, Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday stressed that the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and its supporters must engage in a strategy of promoting information favourable to the party in combating...

Published:Monday | October 14, 2024 | 12:09 AMRuddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer

Portmore: Deputy Mayor of Portmore, Alric Campbell, has expressed grave concern over ongoing environmental degradation caused by land reclamation activities involving the filling of mangroves in certain parts of the city. Speaking at the...

Published:Saturday | October 12, 2024 | 5:55 AMRuddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer

National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang stressed the urgent need for mental health wellness among police officers, at a symposium organised by the St Catherine South Police on Wednesday. The event, held at the Police College of Jamaica in...

Published:Tuesday | October 8, 2024 | 12:09 AMRuddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer

Renowned for his commitment to both his police work and his ministry, Cyril Francis – affectionately called the ‘Preaching Policeman’ – has been promoted to the rank of sergeant after 19 years of service as a corporal. The promotion, announced in...

Published:Thursday | September 26, 2024 | 12:10 AMRuddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer

Residents of Bellas Gate in St Catherine are living in fear of retaliation from the cronies of an alleged gunman who was killed following what has been described as a deadly robbery attempt at a local bar. The incident unfolded Tuesday night when...

Published:Tuesday | September 24, 2024 | 12:10 AMRuddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer

The St Catherine South police have confirmed that several horses remain at large following the escape of a herd from stables along the Bernard Lodge main road last Friday night. Motorists are being urged to exercise caution while traversing the...

Published:Monday | September 23, 2024 | 12:05 AMRuddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer

The growing issue of garbage accumulation in Spanish Town has spurred action from the St Catherine Municipal Corporation, which is determined to clean up the town. Mayor of Spanish Town Norman Scott who recently reiterated his commitment to this...

Published:Saturday | September 14, 2024 | 12:11 AMRuddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer

Tragedy has struck the Commodore district in Linstead, St Catherine, for the fifth time in as many months, with the fatal shooting of Miriam Phillips, believed to be in her early fifties. The attack occurred around 8:30 Friday morning and also left...

Published:Saturday | September 7, 2024 | 12:14 AMRuddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer

Authorities in St Catherine North have launched an extensive probe into three men of Kingston addresses, who are suspected of being involved in a series of crimes across St Catherine and other parishes. The police have not yet released the names...

Published:Thursday | August 22, 2024 | 12:09 AMRuddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer

Eight people were hit early yesterday morning as gunshots rang out during a wake held in Back Pastures, Point Hill in St Catherine to mourn the passing of the grandmother of reggae entertainer Christopher Martin. As the dust settled after two...

Published:Wednesday | August 21, 2024 | 12:09 AMRuddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer

Residents of Main Street in Gregory Park, Portmore, say they are living in terror after a brazen daylight shooting on Sunday afternoon which left two men dead and another hospitalised. The men, Kemar Williams, also known as Ghetto Bear, and Odaine...

Published:Saturday | August 10, 2024 | 12:09 AMRuddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer

In a tense and tragic turn of events, 20-year-old Thierry Headley was shot and killed during a security forces operation in the Backland community of Jones Avenue in Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Wednesday morning. The incident has ignited outrage...

Published:Tuesday | August 6, 2024 | 12:13 AMRuddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer

In a dramatic turn of events on Monday afternoon, a surprise visit by Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake and his team led to the apprehension of two men at premises in Tryall Heights, St Catherine. The site had become a hotbed of criminal activity...

Published:Monday | August 5, 2024 | 12:07 AMRuddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer

In a dramatic turn of events early Sunday morning, law enforcement officials took down three men, including a notorious member of the One Order Gang, in a high-stakes shootout in St Catherine. The confrontation, which occurred around 5:30 a.m. in...

Published:Thursday | August 1, 2024 | 12:08 AMRuddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer

The anticipation was palpable as a groundswell of Vybz Kartel supporters flooded several streets in Waterford, Portmore, in St Catherine. The news that the Court of Appeal had denied a retrial for the dancehall artiste, leading to his release from...

Published:Friday | July 26, 2024 | 12:10 AMRuddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer

Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Minister Floyd Green is now estimating the damage sustained by farmers from Hurricane Beryl at $6.5 billion, up from the $5.7 billion announced in Parliament last week Tuesday. Speaking at a Hi-Pro Beryl relief...

Published:Friday | July 26, 2024 | 12:07 AMRuddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer

Standout Kitson Town Primary student, Amelia Brown, has been awarded a scholarship to attend St Catherine High School. She was among five students honoured at the Poverty Alleviation and Empowerment Foundation scholarship ceremony in Spanish Town...

Published:Thursday | July 25, 2024 | 12:11 AMRuddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer

In a significant move to enhance national recovery efforts, the Government has allocated $1.3 billion for a comprehensive post-Beryl recovery clean-up and drain-cleaning campaign. The initiative, divided between two key agencies, aims to bolster...

Published:Saturday | July 20, 2024 | 12:09 AMRuddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer

In an inspiring journey through the ranks of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Christopher Phillips has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to public service, transforming the St Catherine South Police Division and now stepping up as the...

Published:Saturday | July 13, 2024 | 12:12 AMRuddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer

Former Member of Parliament (MP) Raymond Pryce has called for a comprehensive policy framework to address disaster mitigation and reduce Jamaica’s dependence on imported fossil fuels by transitioning to solar energy. Pryce suggests that a pilot...

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