The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is advising residents and especially fishermen, to avoid using the South Negril River in Westmoreland.   An investigation was conducted today (February 2) after reports were received that there was evidence that the river was being polluted.

  The body of former government minister, Ambassador Dudley Thompson, arrived in the island this morning (February 2) aboard a Caribbean Airlines flight.   The noted Pan-Africanist and lawyer, passed-away on January 20, one day after celebrating his 95th birthday.   Ambassador Thomps

  The Kingston Eastern Police have launched a manhunt for a man, who they say absconded bail yesterday (February 1).   He is 29-year-old Kawain Stephenson, otherwise called Tommy.   Stephenson was charged for a murder, which occurred in January 2008.   Police say, Stephenson a

Local charity organization, Food for the Poor, says it plans to construct 50 basic schools in Jamaica, over the next 50 months.   This will be done as part of activities to celebrate Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of independence.   Food for the Poor Project Manager to Jamaica, Suzan Ja

The parish of Manchester now has a new Custos. Sally Porteous was sworn in during a ceremony at King's House this morning. The delayed ceremony was held despite objections from some Manchester residents and Lay Magistrates. Since her appointment as Custos of Manchester on November 15, it has not