As part of the ‘Liv Gud’ anti-violence campaign, a mural bearing the words “Unity for Swallowfield” is now at Old Hope Road on the wall that intersects with Downer Avenue. The ‘Liv Gud’ campaign which was officially launched in September, is a call to action for all Jamaicans to take a stand against all forms of crime and criminal...
Author: Aladden Love (Aladden Love)
Murder In White River Portland Leaves Community In Shock
The community of Long Spring Lane, White River Portland is in shock following the murder of 30 year old Odeain Mcdonald.. Police reports are that shortly after 10 p.m. on Wednesday residents heard loud explosions and alerted the police. Upon arrival, the police discovered McDonald suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital and pronounced...
Ministry Of Health And Wellness Launches Research Fund
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has launched a $50 million Research for Wellness Fund. Given the challenges facing the public health sector, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton is urging researchers to utilize the research fund to find solutions for public health problems. The Research for Wellness Fund was launched on Thursday and is financed...
St. Catherine Police Are Prepared Following Miller’s Conviction
In light of Tesha Miller’s conviction for the 2008 murder of former chairman of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) Douglas Chambers, the question around increased security measures in St.Catherine surfaced. However, the St.Catherine police say there hasn’t been any upsurge in violence so far. If there should be any, they are prepared. -ALADDEN LOVE
Is The Jamaican Justice System Where It Should Be?
The conversation around an unfair Jamaican Justice system has been going on for years. There are also other concerns within the justice system which require immediate attention. Wednesday’s CVM Live Panel Discussion explored these concerns, one of which speaks to greater access to legal services.
“Tesha Miller Is No Don”
Relatives and friends of Tesha Miller are deeply saddened by the guilty verdict handed down by a seven (7) member jury in the Supreme Court on Tuesday, December 3. They argue that Miller is no don and he was not given a fair trial. His attorney Bert Samuels, says they will be appealing the conviction. Friends of Miller...
Tesha Miller Found Guilty In Relation To Murder Of Former JUTC Chairman
Tesha Miller has been found guilty in relation to the murder of former chairman of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Douglas Chambers. The verdict was returned in the Supreme Court by a seven member jury on Tuesday afternoon. The former JUTC chairman was gunned down outside the company’s depot in Spanish Town on June 27, 2008. Tesha...
PM Holness Promises Housing Assistance To Rasta City Residents
On Saturday, Prime Minister Andrew Holness toured sections of Tivoli Gardens in West Kingston to assess the needs of residents, particularly those of the elderly and shut-ins. The Prime Minister also visited sites for achievable housing solutions to be constructed in an area of Tivoli Gardens and Denham Town, known as Rasta City. -ALADDEN LOVE
New Bridge At Bowden Hill Won’t Be Completed Until Next Year
CVM Live understands that the new bridge at Bowden Hill , St.Andrew will not be completed until next year, due to the 60,000 persons to experience water disruptions in areas such as Jacks hill , Stony hill and parts of Lawrence Tavern throughout the Christmas season. The decision was made at a meeting in the community on...
Port Royal To Get A Major Boost In 2020
Creating a safe and secure Port Royal with a vibrant local economy is big on the agenda for 2020. The Port Royal 2020 sustainable development project, a government of Jamaica Initiative, comprises the input of several government agencies. Mandated by Prime Minister Andrew Holness, the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) will be spearheading the project. -ALADDEN LOVE