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...
A motorist involved in the crash that claimed the life of Constable Orlando Irons and cult pastor Kevin Smith recounted the harrowing moments leading up to the tragedy during the coroner’s inquest on Friday. Sonia McDowell Smith, who was driving...
The Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited has embarked on a groundbreaking venture with the unveiling of the first Portmore Promenade, an ambitious eco-friendly community hub situated on some 30 acres of land in the Greater Bernard Lodge area of St...
In a move aimed at bolstering educational opportunities for young learners, five primary and infant schools in St Catherine East Central are set to benefit from enhanced access to the Learning Hub Digital Library. Spearheaded by Dr Andrew Wheatley...
Tensions flared in the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) ranks in Portmore, St Catherine, yesterday as inviduals loyal to businessman Delroy Dobney pledged that they would not work for the party in the upcoming local government election following his...
In a symphony of perseverance and talent, Jovayn Harrison, a first-year visually-impaired student at Edna Manley College of Visual and Performing Arts, is making waves as the proud recipient of a professional Yamaha Keyboard – a vital instrument...
Several residents in Portmore, led by Deputy Mayor Alric Campbell, are calling for a referendum in the upcoming local government election to determine whether the municipality should become Jamaica’s 15th parish or maintain its city municipality...
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has revealed that his administration plans to re-establish a partnership with charity organisation Food For The Poor (FFTP) to accelerate the delivery of houses under the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP...
In an apparent about-turn by the Andrew Holness administration, the prime minister yesterday announced that the Government will not proceed with efforts to name Portmore Jamaica’s 15th parish before the upcoming local government elections. The...
In an unscripted response to criticism from Spanish Town Mayor Norman Scott, Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday defended the Government’s healthcare initiatives during the contract signing and groundbreaking ceremony for the redevelopment of...
A looming disruption of water supply has raised eyebrows among residents in St Catherine, prompting a call for better communication and contingency plans to alleviate the inconvenience caused by infrastructural rehabilitation efforts being...
