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Mayor pushes for increase enforcement and engagement of Building Act

The meeting concerned efforts to increase enforcement and community engagement with regard to developments and approvals as the KSAMC…

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Scotiabank Old Harbour to close permanently

The island’s second largest commercial bank has also announced that will be closing its Black River branch in February 2021.

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PHOTO: The Old Harbour woman saving police lives wears her badge with honour

Before long however Singh, who works at the medical services branch at the National Police College, was proudly wearing her Badge of Honour…

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Old Harbour gangster ‘Dutty Shut’ killed

According to the police about 3:00 pm Blake, 46, was on a bicycle in the lane when men alighted from a car and shot him several times before…

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Big Pond come over, Myton, Coburn gullies in spate

Persistent rainfall over the last couple of days, which has been moderate to heavy at times, has resulted in flooding in many areas across…

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Old Harbour listed for JPS power outage next week

The planned outage will also affect neighbouring Clarendon communities with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) advising that it must undertake…

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Man hit by BMW at Gutters rush to hospital

The accident occurred at Gutters, St Catherine about 6:20 pm this evening.

According to various eyewitness accounts the man only known…

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New rapid antigen tests could transform COVID-19 response in the Americas

Unlike previous rapid antibody tests, which can show when someone has had COVID-19 but often give a negative result during the early stages…

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Late PNP councillor to be buried October 17

Campbell, 61, died September 27 after a long battle with kidney problems.

He served as the elected councillor of the Old Harbour North…

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Gunfire erupts in Spanish Town

The public is therefore being urged to avoid or approach the area with extreme caution at this time as the town centre is now the subject of…

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Man shot after robbers hit popular Gutters eatery

The incident occurred at Infusion Food and Pastry, a popular eatery three miles east of Old Harbour town.

Minutes before the…

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Gov’t to slash cannabis licence fee to US$500

Senior Legal Officer (Acting) at the CLA, Sheldon Reid, tells JIS News that the special permit, which will last for two years, will allow…

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Violence Prevention Alliance encourages dialogue on strengthening families, child safety

She made the recommendation while addressing the Manchester Peace Coalition Civic Ceremony for World Peace Day recently, which was observed…

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Samuda resigns

He said as president of the business group his position has become untenable after recently accepting the opportunity to enter…

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Teen girl missing for 12 days turns up at family home in Old Harbour

Dad, Rowan Thomas confirmed with Old Harbour News that his eldest daughter has been reunited with the family, revealing “she turned up…

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Man dies in fire after attempting to steal copper

The body is believed to be that of a resident of the Old Harbour Bay community but an autopsy is required to determine its identity with…

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