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More Water restrictions coming
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2009-11-20 17:35:20
The National Water Commission (NWC) has again been forced to implement nightly water restrictions in sections of the Corporate Area served by the Mona and Hope Water Supply systems.
Teenager arrested for pensioner’s death
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2009-11-20 17:34:43
The police have arrested the 16-year-old girl who was named as a person of interest in the murder of a 93-year-old man in St Thomas on Wednesday.
Police warn Promoters about unauthorized public events
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2009-11-20 13:40:16
The police are warning entertainment promoters that they face prosecution for staging public events without permission from Divisional Commanders.
JLP Conference to cause several Traffic Changes
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2009-11-20 13:39:29
Motorists are being advised that traffic changes will be made on Sunday to facilitate the JLP’s annual conference at the National Arena in Kingston.
Another Bog Walk murder
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2009-11-20 13:38:01
The Bog Walk police in St. Catherine are now probing the murder of 33- year-old Martino Bailey of Pleasant Hill, in the community.
NAJ continue wage talks with Labour Ministry today
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2009-11-20 13:36:44
The Nurses Association of Jamaica is now continuing its latest round of wage talks at the Labour Ministry.
Lambert wants Public Sector Transformation Unit to engage Jamaicans in process
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2009-11-20 13:35:23
Trade Unionist, Lambert Brown wants the team assigned to spearhead the restructuring of the public sector to engage Jamaicans in the transformation process.
UNICEF says Jamaican children in jeopardy
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2009-11-20 09:27:50
Two children’s organizations are warning that persistent violence, the fallout of the economic crisis and other major threats to childhood are hampering Jamaica’s progress for children.
JTA wants CXC registration deadline pushed back
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2009-11-20 09:24:43
The Jamaica Teacher’s Association is urging the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) to extend the deadline for registration for next year’s regional exams, in light of difficulties being experienced by some schools.
Reverend Paul Lewis back in court today
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2009-11-20 09:23:24
Reverend Paul Lewis, the international pastor charged with sexually abusing two teenage girls, heads back to court today.
Jurors arrested for taking money for murder case return to court Monday
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2009-11-20 09:21:50
The two female jurors, who were arrested for allegedly accepting money to free a man on a murder charge, are to return to court on Monday.
Dispute brewing between NWU and Grand Palladium
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2009-11-20 09:20:21
A dispute may be brewing between the National Workers Union (NWU), and the management of the Grand Palladium Resort and Spa, which operates in Hanover.
Civil servants reminded to make declarations by December 31
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2009-11-20 09:18:21
The Commission for the Prevention of Corruption is reminding public sector workers, who are required to make annual declarations, that these become due on December 31
Arnold Foote re-elected president of global consul association
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2009-11-20 09:16:40
Jamaica’s Arnold Foote has been returned unopposed for a second term as President of the World Federation of Consuls.
Old Church Road closes today
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2009-11-20 09:15:43
The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising motorists that Old Church Road at the intersection with Upper Waterloo Road in St Andrew will be closed to vehicular traffic for three days, starting today.
Air Jamaica divestment depends on IMF
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2009-11-19 17:58:50
The divestment of Air Jamaica is now contingent on the signing of an accord between the Bruce Golding led administration and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
CDA head speaks on role of protecting children in homes
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2009-11-19 17:57:40
The Chief Executive Officer of the Child Development Agency (CDA) Alison Anderson is seeking to assure that her agency is working to protect children in state run homes from abuses.
Candle light vigil for children
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2009-11-19 17:56:53
The Child Development Agency is holding a candle light vigil this evening in memory of the nation’s children who have died under tragic circumstances.
Update: Policeman allegedly held with drugs granted bail
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2009-11-19 17:55:39
The policeman who was arrested two Sundays ago on drug related charges, was today granted bail in the sum of $200,000 when he appeared in the May Pen Resident Magistrates Court.
Mayor sounds warning to delinquent vendors
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2009-11-19 17:55:18
The mayor of Port Antonio, Floyd Patterson, is cautioning delinquent vendors in Portland to settle their outstanding accounts or face the risk of being taken to court.
Jamaican Prime Minister heads to Trinidad
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2009-11-19 17:54:23
Prime Minister Bruce Golding is to lead a Jamaican delegation to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting from November 27-29 in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad.
Financial Analyst says more economic downgrades to come
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2009-11-19 14:03:25
Financial Analyst, Ann Shirley said she expects more downgrades from other international rating agencies.
JLP conference expected to cost $15-20 million
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2009-11-19 14:01:04
The Jamaica Labour Party is to spend between $15 and $20 million on its annual conference this weekend.
Air Jamaica divestment hits another snag
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2009-11-19 14:00:20
The divestment of the national airline has hit another snag.
Clarendon cabinet maker shot dead
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2009-11-19 13:59:19
38-year-old Samuel Facey otherwise called “Bubu”, a Cabinet maker of Race Course, Four Path, Clarendon was shot dead by gunmen yesterday.
Source: Gleaner/Power 106 News
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