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Jhaniele Fowler-Nemhard wins Player of The Week award

Sunshine girls captain Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard has been named Player of The Week for week two in the Suncorp Super Netball League in Australia. It comes after her superb performance at the goal-shooter position where she compiled a tournament best 63 goals from 65 attempts, including 3/3 super shots

JFJ says appointment of acting DPP should not delay installment of permanent DPP

Human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says the appointment of an acting Director of Public Prosecutions, (DPP) should not delay the installment of a permanent personnel in the post.

Yesterday, the Justice Ministry named Senior Deputy (DPP) Claudette Thompson as the acting Director of

Jamaica records fewer murders this year in comparison to last year

Jamaica has recorded fewer murders so far this year, in comparison to the corresponding period last year.

According to data obtained from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, 332 people were murdered up to Saturday April 20.

Western parishes to experience longer drought – Met Service

Western parishes will continue to be affected by drought conditions longer than other parishes.

Director of the Met services branch, Evan Thompson made the disclosure at a press briefing, on Monday.

Teacher migration, insufficient resources main factors hindering sustained use of mentorship or violence intervention programmes for students

President of the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools, Linvern Wright made the declaration as recent cases of violence among school children have again brought the need for preventative initiatives to the fore.

Speaking with IRIE FM news, Mr. Wright explained that over the years, many

Sunshine Girls dominate statistically in Suncorp Super Netball League

Sunshine Girls standouts Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard and Shamera Sterling-Humphrey occupy first place in a number of statistical categories at the end of play in round 2 in the Suncorp Super Netball League in Australia. Fowler-Nembhard, who plays for the undefeated West Coast Fever, leads the league in

Attorney Bert Samuels welcomes appointment of Senior Prosecutor, Claudette Thompson as Acting DPP, noting her appointment will ensure uninterrupted justice administration

Attorney-at-law, Bert Samuels has welcomed the Governor General's approval of an Acting Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), noting that the appointment will allow the administration of justice to proceed uninterrupted.

At the weekend, there were concerns over whether court proceedings would be impacted

JFJ urges government to quickly appoint permanent Director of Public Prosecutions

Advocacy group Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) has urged the government to move with haste to appoint a permanent Director of Public Prosecutions.

Executive Director, Mickel Jackson says the appointment of the acting DPP is welcomed, as this is in the interest of justice and the continuity of the administration

St. Catherine North Police say normalcy has returned to Spanish Town and its environs, following flare up of violence at the weekend

Head of the St.Catherine North Police, Superintendent Hopton Nicholson, says normalcy has returned to Spanish Town and its environs following a flare up of violence at the weekend.

Superintendent Nicholson, alongside St.Catherine South Commander Senior Superintendent Christopher Phillips and other members

Measures being put in place to ensure schools, hotels, and residents in western Jamaica receive water, amidst lingering drought

Measures are being put in place to ensure that schools, hotels and residents in western Jamaica receive water amidst the lingering drought.

Minister with responsibility for water, Matthew Samuda, gave the assurance during a press briefing today.

JFJ says appointment of acting DPP should not delay installment of permanent DPP

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Myesha Broadie News No comments

Human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says the appointment of an acting Director of Public Prosecutions, (DPP) should not delay the installment of a permanent personnel in the post. Yesterday, the Justice Ministry named Senior Deputy (DPP) Claudette Thompson as the acting Director of Public Prosecutions.

Jamaica records fewer murders this year in comparison to last year

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Myesha Broadie News No comments

Jamaica has recorded fewer murders so far this year, in comparison to the corresponding period last year. According to data obtained from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, 332 people were murdered up to Saturday April 20.

Actress Sundra Oakley to empower aspiring actors with Inside Hollywood workshop

Monday, April 22, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Aspiring actors and local talents aiming to break into the Hollywood movie industry are invited to a workshop next month spearheaded by accomplished actress, Sundra Oakley.

JFJ says appointment of acting DPP should not delay installment of permanent DPP

Jamaica records fewer murders this year in comparison to last year

Jhaniele Fowler-Nemhard wins Player of The Week award

Sunshine Girls dominate statistically in Suncorp Super Netball League

Najeeriii’s YouTube Channel hacked; fans rally to show support

Actress Sundra Oakley to empower aspiring actors with Inside Hollywood workshop