With less than two months before the June 30 deadline for public- and private-sector entities to implement sexual harassment policies in workplaces, some interests in St Catherine say they will be challenged to comply. In an address at the formal...
RA Williams Distributors Limited has unveiled its latest expansion venture in St Catherine with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art office and temperature-controlled storage facility in the New Brunswick Village, Spanish Town. The new facility...
The Portmore Municipal Corporation (PMC) is currently operating at only 48 per cent of the required staff complement, resulting in challenges across various departments and affecting its ability to effectively deliver services to residents....
In an effort to combat crime and enhance public safety, the St Catherine North police have unveiled a comprehensive strategy. As part of this approach the department will place special emphasis on public order and the degrading and dismantling of...
Senior Superintendent Christopher Phillips has dismissed criticisms that the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is not applying the heat evenly to the two main gangs in Spanish Town, St Catherine, with the Clansman Gang getting significant police...
The National Works Agency (NWA) has assuaged concerns by local business operators, who are fearful that the elevation of the roadway in ongoing works on Grange Lane in Portmore could result in their properties being flooded. On Thursday, the NWA...
In an effort to demystify the intricacies of the national budgetary process, the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Youth, is continuing their comprehensive outreach programme targeting...
In its second year, the Linstead Area Development Committee (LADC) continues its commitment to supporting the elderly, shut-ins, and children in the community, through their Annual Health and Wellness Fair. Held at the Church of Latter Day Saints...
Terminal Road in Old Harbour Bay echoed with the furious cries of residents, their anger fuelled by accusations of police brutality that claimed the lives of two of their own on Saturday. As flames from burning tyres and other debris rose in the...
Sagicor Bank Jamaica opened its first ‘Phygital’ branch at New Brunswick Village in Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Tuesday. The Sagicor initiative to open the new branch, located in the company’s $6-billion, mixed-use New Brunswick Village on...
The absence of E. G. Hunter, the National Works Agency (NWA) boss, at a crucial St Catherine Municipal Corporation physical-planning meeting on Tuesday has halted discussions on the much-needed expansion of Municipal Boulevard and Grange Lane in...
As the debate surrounding the proposed establishment of Portmore as a parish resurfaces, constitutional lawyer Dr Lloyd Barnett says there is a need for public participation in the process before a bill is tabled in Parliament. With the Government...
News of the United Kingdom (UK) Privy Council ruling, quashing the murder convictions of renowned Jamaican dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel and three others, quickly spread through his Waterford community, located in Portmore, St Catherine. Vybz...
IN THE aftermath of a closely contested local government election, a fiery debate has erupted regarding the need for reform in the country’s voting system. The magisterial recount in the keenly contested Ginger Ridge division of St Catherine West...
ANTICIPATION IN the Waterford community of Portmore, St Catherine, was palpable yesterday with residents eagerly awaiting the decision from the United Kingdom’s (UK) Privy Council regarding the fate of popular dancehall entertainer Adidja Palmer,...
One man was killed and 10 individuals were taken into custody as the St Catherine South Police, assisted by members of the Jamaica Defence Force, descended upon the Caymanas Gardens community and neighbouring Gregory Park in Portmore in an...
Plans for a swearing-in ceremony today at the St Catherine Municipal Corporation have been abruptly brought to a halt. The Peoples National Party (PNP) caucus of councillors convened on Saturday and voted for the return of Spanish Town Mayor Norman...
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining plans to invest more than $500 million to revitalise tilapia fish breeding in Twickenham Park, St Catherine. Announced by Agriculture Minister Floyd Green, the investment is part of a comprehensive...
IN A passionate critique of the current voting system, Waterford councillor-elect Fenley Douglas has raised concerns about the challenges faced by voters during the local government elections. Speaking with The Gleaner, he highlighted several...
With 41 divisions, the St Catherine Municipal Corporation is one of the largest local authority in the island and a key target for the two major political parties in the local government elections. In the 2016 polls, the People’s National Party (...
The tragic death of 15-year-old Lamar Grey, who fell from a political campaign bus during a motorcade in Portmore, St Catherine, has ignited a debate over whether children should be involved in political campaigns. Grey’s untimely demise has...
In a rousing address to Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) supporters in Free Town, St Catherine, Prime Minister Andrew Holness emphasised a commitment to realistic promises, cautioning against the allure of overreaching political pledges. Addressing a...
Portmore Mayor Leon Thomas is exuding confidence as he gears up for the upcoming local government election slated for February 26. Reflecting on his longstanding commitment to the community, Thomas emphasised that his involvement predates his...
The Right Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin, the Jamaica-born Anglican Bishop of Dover in England, yesterday delivered a powerful charge to the people of her native land to demand responsible governance and transparency from their country’s political...
A developing feud between Member of Parliament (MP) for West Central St Catherine Dr Christopher Tufton and Norman Scott, chairman of the St Catherine Municipal Corporation, has erupted following complaints from residents about the ineffective...
