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Four charged after robbery spree in Old Harbour

All four are facing three indictments of robbery with aggravation, possession of a prohibited weapon, using a firearm to commit an offence, and are scheduled to appear in the St Catherine Parish Court in Spanish Town this Friday.

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Top J’can communications firm unveils new suite of services

Yesterday, the dynamic corporate communications firm, renowned for its bespoke public relations strategies and cutting-edge crisis management solutions, celebrated another milestone with the launch of an expanded suite of services as an exclusive event at AC Hotel in Kingston. These offerings include Corporate Media Production, Corporate Social Media Marketing, and Corporate Event Management, all meticulously crafted to meet the needs of an increasingly sophisticated and creative business landscape.

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Breakthrough Communications Managing Director Carlette DeLeon (second left) enjoys a lively conversation with Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Chief Executive Officer (Acting) and Keynote Speaker Harold Davis, JP (left); Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) Director, Corporate Communications and Public Relations Keriece Harris (second right) and Development Bank of Jamaica Programme Manager - Boosting Innovation, Growth, and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE) Programme Christopher Brown.

Major banana farm ahead of recovery schedule

The hurricane, a Category 4 storm, led to an estimated $600 million loss due to widespread crop destruction and infrastructure damage.

However, the farm's recovery programme has exceeded expectations, with the process progressing much faster than initially anticipated.

Mario Figueroa, General Manager at JP Farms, attributes the quick recovery to the dedication of the farm team and good field practices ahead of the hurricane that resulted in more resilient plants.

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Wrapped and ready! JP Farms is ahead of schedule with their rehabilitation of its farms in St. Mary, promising fresh and premium bananas early 2025.

Flu vaccine now available at all health centres

The flu, an acute viral infection, is highly contagious and spreads primarily through coughing, sneezing, and close contact. It can affect anyone regardless of age, with symptoms that include fever, chills, sore throat, muscle aches, fatigue, cough, headache, and a runny or stuffy nose.

Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, chief medical officer, emphasized the importance of the flu vaccine, particularly for high-risk groups such as children, the elderly, and individuals with chronic medical conditions.

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SERHA awards JMD$132m contract for anaesthetic machines

The contract, valued at JMD$100,247,991.36 million for the machines and JMD$32,850,321.00 million for a five-year preventative maintenance service agreement, underscores SERHA’s commitment to enhancing healthcare services in the southeast region of Jamaica.

The ten anaesthetic machines will be deployed to key healthcare facilities within the SERHA network, including:

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Wentworth Charles (second right), board chairman, SERHA, hands over signed contract to Ashli O’Connor, sales manager, IRAD, during the contract signing on Friday, November 8, 2024 inside SERHA’s corporate office conference room. Observing from left to right are: Marcell King, purchasing manager, IRAD Medical Supplies Limited and Lascelles Brown, acting regional director, SERHA.

Hurricane Sara to form near Jamaica

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Hurricane Sara to form near Jamaica

Weather experts are all monitoring a broad area of low pressure over the Central Caribbean that has been producing a lot of showers and thunderstorms for the past couple of days.

The National Hurricane Center in the US stated in its latest update issued 7:00 AM (EST) that regardless of the developments “heavy rains are expected over Jamaica during the next day or so”.

In its 5:00 am bulletin today the Met Service of Jamaica stated the current conditions will affect most parishes, especially southern and northeastern parishes into the weekend.

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Latest Caribbean infrared as at 11:00 am today courtesy of Geostationary Satellite.

Old Harbour CIB launches probe into $7 million theft

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The incident occurred on Tuesday in the parking lot of Stewarts Hardware.

But the senior investigator says the police cannot divulge any information at the moment as the investigation is at a delicate stage.

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The police are searching this man who they believed stole the cash based on CCTV footage.

From brokenness to 'Best Dressed' scholarship | Danae Jones’ powerful testament

Despite these obstacles, her determination never wavered. She excelled academically, achieving outstanding results in her CSEC exams and later in CAPE, ultimately earning a scholarship that would change her life.

 

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A bright future awaits St Catherine High School alumna Danae Jones (third left) as she receives The Best Dressed Chicken Scholarship in partnership with the University of the West Indies Development Fund (UWIDEF) to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing at the UWI Mona. Sharing in this milestone moment are (L-R) Arielle Oliver, brand manager, The Best Dressed Chicken; Carla Seaga, ceo, UWI Development Fund (UWIDEF); Ava Sinclair, marketing manager, The Best Dressed Chicken; Francine Warren Kidd, project officer, UWIDEF; and Ingrid Banton, marketing officer, The Best Dressed Chicken.

Firearms Act’s mandatory minimum sentence under review

Under this new law, a convicted felon is sentenced to a mandatory minimum of 15 years imprisonment before consideration of being granted parole.

With Jamaica averaging well over 1,000 homicides annually the new Firearms Act is a major deterrent, argued anti-gun lobbyists and members of the general public.

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Malcolm X’s daughters filed lawsuit against CIA, FBI

Crump was speaking at a press conference Friday after three of Malcolm X’s daughters filed a lawsuit against the three law enforcement agents of the United States of America.
“We believe that they all conspired to assassinate Malcolm X, one of the greatest thought leaders of the 20th century,” said Crump.

The lawsuit filed by Malcolm X's daughters is a significant development in the ongoing fight for justice and accountability regarding the assassination of the civil rights leader.

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Malcolm X (Image source: britannica.com)