Jamaica secures 150 million USD in storm insurance coverage
Jamaica secures 150 million USD in storm insurance coverage
The World bank has priced a catastrophe bond that provides 150 million US dollars in insurance coverage for the Government of Jamaica against named storm events over the next four years.
Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke notes that this is the second consecutive catastrophe bond that Jamaica has sponsored
Entertainers Cecile and Zagga joined the chorus of social media users in showering Sean Paul with congratulations following his historic win for the Best Crossover Collaboration of the Year at the recently concluded, Latin Music Awards.
Family, friends, and industry players today bid their final farewell to Buju Banton’s son Malik Michael Myrie, who was killed last month in the United States.
Reggae Girls to face Brazil in two international friendlies
Reggae Girls to face Brazil in two international friendlies
Jamaica’s Senior Women’s National Team, the Reggae Girls, will play two international friendly games against South American giants, Brazil, in the upcoming FIFA Match Window. The first game will be played in the city of Recife on June 1, while the second will be played in the city of Salvador on
Elaine Thompson-Herah not showing on start list at Bermuda Grand Prix
Elaine Thompson-Herah not showing on start list at Bermuda Grand Prix
Five-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah will not be in attendance at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix at the Flora Duffy Stadium in Bermuda on Sunday. The fastest woman alive is not showing on the start-list for the 100m or 200m events, despite earlier being acknowledged as one of the star attractions
Grange Hill High School switches to online classes following yesterday’s shooting death of a student; police say attack was gang-related
Grange Hill High School switches to online classes following yesterday’s shooting death of a student; police say attack was gang-related
Classes have shifted to the online modality at the Grange Hill High School in Westmoreland, following the shooting death of a student and the wounding of another yesterday.
Dead is 16 year old Carson Barrett of Top Lincoln in Grange Hill.
Firefighters electrocuted while attempting to extinguish a house fire in Greenwich Town last week, released from hospital
Firefighters electrocuted while attempting to extinguish a house fire in Greenwich Town last week, released from hospital
The three firefighters who were electrocuted while attempting to extinguish a house fire in Greenwich Town last week, have been released from hospital.
Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, says the firefighters who were admitted at the Kingston Public Hospital, are now on extended
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The Road Traffic Appeal Tribunal, tasked with hearing appeals related to traffic offenses and violations, was sworn in today.
The Tribunal was established under Road Traffic Act 2018.
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The World bank has priced a catastrophe bond that provides 150 million US dollars in insurance coverage for the Government of Jamaica against named storm events over the next four years.
Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke notes that this is the second consecutive catastrophe bond that Jamaica has sponsored with the assistance and support of the World Bank.
Friday, April 26, 2024
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Entertainers Cecile and Zagga joined the chorus of social media users in showering Sean Paul with congratulations following his historic win for the Best Crossover Collaboration of the Year at the recently concluded, Latin Music Awards.