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Horizon Remand Centre unrest
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2010-02-08 18:22:02
Tension is running high this afternoon at the Horizon Remand Centre on Spanish Town Road in Kingston, in the wake of unrest by at least 200 inmates at the facility.
Jamaican authorities get names of Haitian inmates
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2010-02-08 18:21:23
The national security minister, Senator Dwight Nelson, says the Jamaican authorities have acquired a list of the names of prisoners who escaped from the penitentiary in Haiti, following the earthquake on January 12.
ICIs join Air Jamaica protest
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2010-02-08 18:20:43
Some Informal Commercial Importers (ICIs) today joined in the demonstration by some Air Jamaica workers, saying that their trade will be significantly affected by the sale of the national airline.
Olint investors fuming
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2010-02-08 18:19:51
United States authorities have reportedly become involved in the probe into the operations of the failed investment club, Olint.
Update on Kern's case
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2010-02-08 18:18:50
Defence attorneys representing former junior energy minister, Kern Spencer and his assistant Colleen Wright, today sought to get disclosure on the matter of an ongoing investigation involving prosecution star witness, Rodney Chin.
Water Rationing for Corporate Area Communities -Statement from the NWC
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2010-02-08 16:54:54
As part of ongoing water management measures to combat the prevailing drought conditions affecting a number of water supply systems mainly in the southern parishes of the island, some customers of the NWC will have their water rationed.
Air Jamaica workers protest
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2010-02-08 13:10:40
A small group of placard-bearing protestors are now standing at the front of the Air Jamaica offices on Harbour Street in Kingston calling for Government to sell the national carrier to the staff of the airline.
Olint liquidator meets investors
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2010-02-08 13:04:48
The first of two meetings convened by Olint liquidator Joseph Connoly is now underway at the Jamaica Conference Centre.
OCG reports record fourth quarter compliance
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2010-02-08 13:02:22
The Office of the Contractor General (OCG) is reporting that for the first time ever, all 197 public bodies have submitted their contract award reports for four consecutive quarters.
Kern’s trial set for 2pm today
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2010-02-08 13:01:25
The resumption of the corruption trial of former junior energy minister Kern Spencer has been pushed back to 2 p.m.
Water shortage affects schools
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2010-02-08 13:00:38
The chronic water shortage continues to affect Corporate Area schools.
NWC implements tighter restrictions
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2010-02-08 12:59:55
There are now tighter restrictions for NWC customers served by the Mona and Hope water-treatment plants
Prohibition notice again enforced over water shortages
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2010-02-08 08:52:12
Due to the severe water shortage affecting the island, the National Water Commission (NWC) has again enforced a prohibition notice which restricts the use of water for non-essential purposes.
Corporate Area water woes
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2010-02-08 08:51:54
Corporate Area customers of the National Water Commission (NWC) served by the Mona and Hope water-treatment plants are to face tighter restrictions starting today.
Changes in weather condition causes intermittent power outages
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2010-02-08 08:51:38
The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) said the frequent disruption in electricity supplies to some customers yesterday was as a result of a change in the weather conditions.
Audit of police armory and stores begins
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2010-02-08 08:50:53
The Gleaner/Power 106 News has learnt that the audit of the Police Armoury and Stores ordered by the Acting Police Commissioner, Owen Ellington and supported by the national security ministry will begin today.
Weed out the corruption - Philips
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2010-02-08 08:50:28
Former national security minister Dr Peter Philips is urging the police to use last week’s betrayal by one of their colleagues to renew their resolve to help rid the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) of corruption.
Government to meet with Police Federation on wages
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2010-02-08 08:50:09
Officials at the Ministry of Finance are to meet with representatives of the Jamaica Police Federation at 10 a.m. to continue discussions on a seven percent wage increase due for the 2009/2010 wage period.
PM calls for audit of all funds collected for Haiti
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2010-02-08 08:49:30
Prime Minister Bruce Golding has called for an audit of all funds collected by CARICOM member states for assistance to Haiti.
Press conference for Professor Nettleford’s funeral
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2010-02-08 08:49:14
A press conference has been called for this afternoon at the University of the West Indies, Mona to announce the funeral activities for the late Vice Chancellor Emeritus Professor Rex Nettleford.
Financial analyst says government may have to re-impose taxes
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2010-02-05 18:07:40
Financial Analyst Ann Shirley says Jamaicans should brace for a reintroduction of the tax measures, which withdrawn in December as a result of the agreement signed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
BOJ governor to hold post IMF conference
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2010-02-05 18:07:01
The Bank of Jamaica has scheduled its quarterly briefing for next week Wednesday.
BOJ Governor needs to outline how IMF money will be used
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2010-02-05 18:06:31
Miss Anne Shirley said the Central Bank Governor will need to explain just how much of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) money will be used to support businesses in need of financial assistance.
Gun ammo investigation continues
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2010-02-05 18:05:38
The Gleaner/Power 106 News Centre has been informed that investigators have rounded up a group of policemen and have taken them into custody in relation to Thursday’s massive gun find in eastern St Andrew.
Felice gives JCF high praises
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2010-02-05 18:04:56
Head of the Anti-Corruption Branch, Acting Commissioner Justin Felice has reiterated the JCF’s commitment to rid the force of rogue cops.
Source: Gleaner/Power 106 News
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