International firms mandated to include local contractors under SPARK, says Minister Morgan
“The Government values and relies on the essential involvement of local contractors for the successful execution of the SPARK project. We…
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Prolonged problem at Old Harbour police and fire stations escalated
At present both the Old Harbour police and fire stations have been grappling with inactive phone lines, raising serious concerns about…
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NWC Old Harbour facility out of commission until June 14
Though the NWC did not state the cause of the emergency, it has advised that restoration time at the facility is estimated at June 14, 2024…
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Policeman shoots cousin in Church Pen home dispute
The incident took place in Church Pen – two miles east of Old Harbour town centre – at a family home occupied by the two men.
About 1:…
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Local health authority issues public warning
The regional health agency which has governing oversights for the parishes of Kingston, St Thomas, St Andrew, St Catherine and Clarendon has…
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Old Harbour man gunned down at Bannister home
Dead is 50-year-old Oneil Bailey, otherwise called ‘Red Man’ of Pointy Heights Lane, Bannister in northern Old Harbour.
Old Harbour…
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Wilfred Rattigan pens open letter over ‘perceived threats’ from Prime Minister Holness, JLP supporter
In a three-page missive dated July 6, 2024, a copy of which Old Harbour News has seen, the retired FBI Special Agent, alluded to recent…
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Spanish Town Hospital’s A&E Department flooded
Senior medical officer at the Spanish Town Hospital Dr. Jacqueline Wright-James says the management team has taken decisive action to ensure…
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Widespread flooding in Old Harbour region
The flooding is as a result of a Tropical Wave on the tail end of Hurricane Beryl, a massive category four storm that left death and…
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Hi-Pro commences relief effort for hurricane-hit farmers
In fact today was the start of an islandwide initiative in which several farmers in May Pen, Clarendon received baby chicks, feeds and other…
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NWC puts no timeline on restoring Bowers Pen facility
The prolonged issue has been ongoing for close to a month residents say following the passage of Hurricane Beryl.
But the water…
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Republic status without final court resolution 'sensible', Holness tells Diasporans
That was the word from Prime Minister, the Most Andrew Holness, in his Independence message to the Diaspora, read by Deputy Chief of Mission…
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Best Dressed Chicken adds $5 million to Hurricane Beryl relief programme
The donation, which included Hi-Pro broiler and pig feed, water boots, shade cloth and mesh wire, was a collaborative effort between the…
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Investigators probe murder of Marlie Mount man
Jackson’s body was found inside a room at what was once known as Crest Motel situated along the commercial strip of Marlie Mount on the…
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Thousands to remain without water from NWC Marlie Mount facility
From approximately 8:00 pm Friday, thousands of residents served by the facility have been without water, with the utility company failing to…
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Ministry official reminds disaster victims of its $75,000 cash grant
Under the initiative, persons receive a cash grant of $75,000 while also being provided with in-kind support, such as food, toiletries and…
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