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Published:Sunday | October 11, 2015 | 12:28 PMRasbert Turner

Winston Fletcher, president of the St Catherine Co-operative Credit Union, said the institution will be working with the local chamber of commerce, parish council and other entities, through partnerships in terms of loans, to help drive economic...

Published:Monday | October 5, 2015 | 2:00 PMRasbert Turner

OLD HARBOUR, St Catherine:Scores of residents who were treated at the Jamaica Energy Partners (JEP)-sponsored Health and Wellness Fair held recently, expressed gratitude for the well-neded services provided."This is very important as it is helping...

Published:Saturday | September 26, 2015 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner, Gleaner Writer

The St Catherine North Police are now probing the death of 54-year-old cabinet maker Noel Dyer of Jackfruit Tree Lane, in Spanish Town. The Gleaner/Power106 News Centre understands that residents reported hearing loud explosions shortly after 10 o...

Published:Friday | September 18, 2015 | 10:48 AMRasbert Turner

More than 2,000 residents in Red Pond, Point Hill, Kitson Town, Central Village and neighbouring communities in St Catherine recently benefited from free medical treatment, courtesy of the Help Jamaica Medical Mission.The group is made up of medical...

Published:Tuesday | August 25, 2015 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner

In April 2013, businesswoman Rose Blackman Wilson bought three lunches but did not eat them because she did not like the taste.With that in mind, she decided to enter the food industry to give persons a better tasting experience."I could not eat any...

Published:Sunday | August 9, 2015 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner

Chairman of the Police Federation Sergeant Raymond Wilson is this evening reiterating his call for Government to provide reliable transportation for police personnel who must travel by public transport. He was speaking to mourners this afternoon at...

Published:Tuesday | August 4, 2015 | 10:59 AMRasbert Turner

Nestled in the fast-growing township of Old Harbour, St Catherine is the hot, new food establishment - Di Hub.Opened on Emancipation Day, last Saturday, manager Zepheniah Aarons told Food, "We want to give a great meal at a reasonable price in a...

Published:Tuesday | July 21, 2015 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner

Four years ago when entrepreneur Franklin Mason wanted to conduct business in the Portmore municipality, he wanted to leave an indelible mark.His desire resulted in the conceptualisation of Jungle Fyah Jerk Centre and Restaurant in AMC Plaza.Today,...

Published:Tuesday | June 9, 2015 | 2:48 PMRasbert Turner

There is a new addition to the food offerings in St Catherine, and it is really a warm and welcoming change to the taste buds of many. Fresh from the Pot restaurant, located at Angel Heights along Walks Road, has been tantalising taste buds since it...

Published:Friday | May 8, 2015 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has acquired 26 additional buses, to bring its complement to 469.In a handover ceremony at the Twickenham Park Depot, St Catherine, on Thursday, the state bus company's managing director, Colin Campbell,...

Published:Friday | April 24, 2015 | 5:26 PMRasbert Turner, Gleaner Writer

Upset residents of Williamsfield district in St Catherine today set a house on fire as they sought answers for the death of 12-year-old Jameila  Johnson. Johnson’s decomposing body was found in bushes by passersby today. Following the...

Published:Tuesday | April 21, 2015 | 4:57 PMRasbert Turner

At a time when persons are finding it hard to consistently eat healthy, rest assured, Blends is here to the rescue.Established last year, Blends offers shakes, teas, smoothies and natural juices that today have become a favourite for many.Among the...

Published:Tuesday | March 24, 2015 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner

Nestled along the busy street of Haining Road, New Kingston, is Cafe Delite, an oasis with a rustic backdrop offering patrons of fine dining.According to proprietor Colin Anthony Bruce the aim is to expand fine dining with simplicity.When Food...

Published:Monday | February 23, 2015 | 4:29 PMRasbert Turner

Born in 1963, in the Trafalgar district, St Catherine, Carol Worrel had what many would classify as a very difficult life, but quickly found out that a sound education could change her path. Looking back two decades ago,...

Published:Friday | March 6, 2015 | 11:13 AMRasbert Turner

Classic Limousine Tours was born out of the desire of a former employee in a similar business to resume a short-lived luxury transport service. "I worked with a company for three years. It then closed down, and having fallen in love with the service...

Published:Tuesday | March 3, 2015 | 3:28 PMRasbert Turner

It was a culinary experience with a difference for those who turned out for Jamaica Day celebrations at Bermady Primary School in St Catherine last Friday.The occasion saw a splendid display of food such as coconut rundown, ackee and salt fish,...

Published:Thursday | February 26, 2015 | 11:25 PMRasbert Turner

Utilising their creativity to make a living, Lyndon and Camille O'Sullivan have come up with the Stain Blaster, a cleaning product which can be used extensively in the automobile industry.The couple said the...

Published:Thursday | February 12, 2015 | 2:33 PMRasbert Turner

Born in the hills of Browns Town district in Point Hill St Catherine, Rosemarie Cameron is the standard by which resilience is measured.The proprietor of St Catherine Beauty Academy, she told Flair that she is happy about the positive turn her life...

Published:Wednesday | February 4, 2015 | 6:33 PMRasbert Turner

Wendy Williams beamed with joy as she accepted her care package from Don Smith of the Kiwanis Club of Central Portmore, St Catherine. The donation was made at the Maternity Ward of the Spanish Town Hospital on January 21, 2015. The gesture of...

Published:Monday | January 26, 2015 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner

Local meats prepared by renowned chef Jacqui Tyson were all the rage at Jamaica Broilers in Spring Village, St Catherine, recently.

Published:Wednesday | January 21, 2015 | 10:03 AMRasbert Turner

Despite being on wheels, new kid on the block Smoke House Jamaica has firmly planted its name in the three Corporate Area locations where

Published:Tuesday | January 13, 2015 | 11:09 AMRasbert Turner

SPANISH TOWN, St Catherine:

Published:Monday | December 29, 2014 | 5:12 PMRasbert Turner

The Farmers Jerk Centre and Lounge in Old Harbour, St Catherine, is slowly but surely becoming a household name as residents near and far

Published:Tuesday | December 30, 2014 | 11:32 AMRasbert Turner

If good words could bring back 80-year-old Jennifer Reid, then she would have life abundantly.

Published:Tuesday | December 30, 2014 | 4:22 PMRasbert Turner

The community of Ellerslie Gardens in Spanish Town, St Catherine, is moving towards making its electricity consumption legal.

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