Marlie Mount realizing vision, says former principal
While honing her craft, Brown understudied some of the finest educators Old Harbour has ever produced, chief among them Mabel Grandison, the…
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Despite expansion Marlie Mount Primary to remain on shift even after Covid
Indeed, the realization of this $110 million project of 10 classrooms along with sanitary amenities could not have come at a better time, as…
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MP speaks of plan to build major government town centre for Old Harbour
Under this massive and ambitious development plan all state entities based in the town will come under one roof, said Everald Warmington.…
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Education Minister urges flexibility after visiting Old Harbour school
"Hopefully schools will be able to use the various modalities that are available because it is not just face-to-face or nothing else. It…
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More pressure on Jamaica, as US announces Covid travel rule
In an advisory, the US Center of Disease Control (CDC) said the new travel rule will come into effect January 26, 2021 and is “…
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Canada makes temporary change for travellers leaving Jamaica
In an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus, Canada imposed new regulations on all travellers entering the country, effective…
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Old Harbour business community assisting fire victims
The Old Harbour Chamber of Commerce so far has been able to galvanize support from several stakeholder groups including those from the…
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Regional body wants Canadian Government to reverse Covid-19 travel requirement
From January 7, 2021, Canada is requiring that all residents and travelers entering from the Caribbean provide proof of a negative COVID-19…
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Health ministry's list of approved labs highlights severe PCR testing capacity shortfall in Jamaica
Eight local labs - Andrews Memorial Hospital, Microlabs Ltd, Sure Time Medical, Central Medical Lab, Technology Solutions Ltd, Jamaica…
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Canada’s Covid travel rule puts pressure on Jamaica
There has been a mad rush by travellers to medical labs on the island to determine their covid19 status after the Canadian government made it…
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Regional tourism industry ‘forever be indebted’ to ‘Butch Stewart
Stewart, 79, died last night in the United States after battling an undisclosed illness.
In a statement under the signature of acting…
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Could the church solve Old Harbour’s parking problem?
Among concern citizens, finding solutions to this painstaking issue have been discussed ad nauseam. Heading into the Christmas season, DSP…
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Mother and sister arrested for suspected murder of blood relative
The body parts are believed to be that of 26-year-old Jerome Forrester of Tank Lane, Oracabessa in the parish. Forrester, who was reported…
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Girl reported missing found in Spanish Town
Wellington was reported missing after leaving home on Christmas Eve.
However, she was located in Spanish Town today, a family member…
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Javaughn Keyes: Old Harbour youth credits mom for national achievement
Mr. Keyes, 23 years old, tells JIS News that his mother not only brought him into the world but also provided for him, even while she was…
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14-y-o girl missing after leaving home for family event
The teen has been reported missing after leaving her McCook Pen, St Catherine home for a family cake sale event on Christmas Eve.
She…
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