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Golding issued statement on US law firm controversy
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2010-03-18 19:15:43
There is more this afternoon on the reported deal with US law firm Manatt, Phelps and Phillips to provide services for Jamaica in relation to political and economic matters including treaties.
Charles seeks to clear the air over NAJ dispute
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2010-03-18 19:13:47
Labour Minister Pearnel Charles has sought to clear the air regarding concerns over statements he made to the Nurses Association of Jamaica (NAJ) in a dispute over wage and salary issues.
Fire destroys sections of Bahia Principe hotel
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2010-03-18 19:12:26
Firefighters in St Ann have begun investigations into a fire which damaged a structure on the Bahia Principe Hotel property.
Government to introduce laws for Custodees
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2010-03-18 19:09:49
The government has signalled that legislation is to be implemented for the Office of Custos Rotulorum.
Police to close Kartel studio permanently
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2010-03-18 19:08:31
The Area Five police in St. Andrew says its now awaiting documents from the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) in order to permanently close the studio belonging to dancehall artiste, Adijha ‘Vybz Kartel’ Palmer.
St. Elizabeth man remanded on gun charges
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2010-03-18 19:07:54
A St Elizabeth man, who is accused of being among a group of men in a motor vehicle in which eight firearms were recovered appeared in the Gun Court today.
Increased fees will not impact housing prices
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2010-03-18 14:22:46
The increase in fees for the Real Estate Board announced by Prime Minister Bruce Golding yesterday are not likely to have a major impact on housing prices.
Police intensify security for champs
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2010-03-18 14:21:42
The Operations Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force has implemented several measures to deal with the violence associated with the Boys and Girls Athletics Championship.
Police federation warns government
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2010-03-18 14:20:33
The Police Federation is warning that it will not accept a failure by the government to honour the March 31 deadline to pay over all outstanding salaries and benefits for the 2008-2010 contract period.
Government acquires lands of Marcus Garvey’s home
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2010-03-18 14:19:41
Cabinet has approved contracts for the acquisition of the house and the land of national hero the Right Excellence Marcus Mosiah Garvey.
Minimum wage consultations end
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2010-03-18 14:14:37
The Minimum Wage Advisory Commission will have its final regional consultation on the national minimum wage and the minimum wage for security guards today in Manchester.
Gifford weighs in on Dudus matter
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2010-03-18 10:13:41
Prominent attorney Anthony Gifford has joined the controversial debate over the Government’s handling of the extradition request for West Kingston strongman Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke.
House passes second supplementary budget
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2010-03-18 10:10:51
The House of Representatives yesterday passed the second supplementary estimates following debate between the finance minister Audley Shaw and his opposition counterpart, Dr. Omar Davies.
Government compensates mother for shooting
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2010-03-18 10:09:30
The government is to compensate the mother of 15-year-old schoolboy Jason Smith who was killed by the police during a shooting incident in Spanish Town, St Catherine in July 2002.
Golding laments failure to complete Charter of Rights
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2010-03-18 10:07:58
The Prime Minister Bruce Golding has expressed disappointment that discussions were not concluded on the Charter of Rights Bill during the last legislative year.
Security ministry says daily autopsies being done
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2010-03-18 10:06:50
The national security ministry says its Legal Medicine Unit is now conducting autopsies on all week days.
Munster Road four denied bail
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2010-03-18 10:06:22
The police sergeant and three other men charged in connection with the Muster Road gun seizures were denied bail when they appeared in the Corporate Area Gun Court yesterday.
Increased fees for Real Estate Board approved
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2010-03-17 18:48:13
The House of Representatives this afternoon approved an increase in the fees being charged by the Real Estate Board.
Men wanted by MIT turn themselves in
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2010-03-17 18:47:02
Two men, who figured prominently on the Major Investigation Task Force’s (MIT) most wanted list, today turned themselves in to the police.
Gas prices down
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2010-03-17 18:46:37
The state owned refinery, Pretojam has announced reduced prices for some of its products.
NAJ calls for more security for KPH
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2010-03-17 18:46:13
The Nurses Association of Jamaica, NAJ is calling for the government to strengthen security measures at the Kingston Public Hospital in light of the recent outbreaks of violence.
OCG completes Customs Auction probe
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2010-03-17 18:43:47
The Office of the Contractor General (OCG) is reporting that it has completed its special investigation into the Auction for Abandoned Motor Vehicles by the Jamaica Customs Department.
Samuda defends Tankweld cement waiver
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2010-03-17 18:43:20
Industry and Commerce Minister Karl Samuda is again defending his decision to grant a cement importation waiver to Tank-Weld Metals Limited.
Drug bust in Westmoreland
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2010-03-17 18:38:49
The Westmoreland police this morning seized over 400 lb of ganja at a section of the Paradise fishing beach.
Brady denies working for Government
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2010-03-17 14:13:30
Prominent local attorney Harold Brady is refuting reports that he is a consultant to the Jamaican Government.
Source: Gleaner/Power 106 News
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