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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.

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

"Keep supporting on other platforms," is the message from fast-rising Dancehall artist Najeeriii after his YouTube page was hacked, and his content removed.

Actress Sundra Oakley to empower aspiring actors with Inside Hollywood workshop

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.

Reggae veteran Tony Tuff’s passing sparks online tributes

Tributes continue to pour in on social media following the passing of Reggae and Dancehall singer Tony Tuff.

Djokovic & Bonmati win Laureus Sports Awards

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati are the winners of the 2024 Laureus World Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year awards. Djokovic, who is winning for a 5th time, took another giant step towards becoming the most successful tennis player of all time after he beat Daniil

Roston Chase to lead Windies A on historic tour of Nepal

Barbadian spinner Roston Chase has been appointed captain of the West Indies A team selected for an historic white-ball tour of Nepal from April 25 to May 15. Led by the experienced Chase and supported by Alick Athanaze as vice-captain, the West Indies Men’s A Team will engage in a series of five T20

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

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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 today following Friday's ruling by the Constitutional Court, declaring the second extension of the tenure of former DPP, Paula Llewellyn as unconstitutional.

JFJ urges government to quickly appoint permanent Director of Public Prosecutions

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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 of the Office of the DPP.

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.