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New Firearms Act Expected to Deter Gun Crimes

From fines in the millions, imprisonment for life, to a gun amnesty and firearms registry, the new Firearms Act of 2022 is…

2 years ago

Mixed Reactions from St Thomas Schools

There were mixed reactions to the resumption of schools by some principals in St Thomas on Monday amid roadblocks and…

2 years ago

Fayval Predicts Productive New Academic Year

Education Minister Fayval Williams is anticipating a successful academic year despite myriad challenges. She says even with the horrors of the COVID-19 pandemic…

2 years ago

Tufton Prescribes Health Sector Alert for Monkeypox

The Health Ministry is urging stakeholders in the sector to be on alert after Jamaica confirmed two more cases of Monkeypox. He was…

2 years ago

HIV Self-Test Kit Now Available in Jamaica

The Jamaica Aids Support for Life (JASL) on September 1 introduced HIV self-test kits to encourage locals to get tested and…

2 years ago

6 Per Cent Increase in Murders Linked to Gangs and Interpersonal Conflicts

Police Commissioner Major General Antony Anderson says there has been an increase of 2.8 percent in major crimes in 2022…

2 years ago

Man In Threatening Video Being Treated

There is a renewed call for citizens to be more cognizant of mental illness, following a viral video of a…

2 years ago

13-Year-Old Fire Victim to Get Overseas Care

The 13-year-old sole survivor of a deadly blaze in Springfield Westmoreland on Sunday may require extensive overseas care. Education Minister Fayval Williams…

2 years ago

Sheffield Primary Reacts to Students’ Death

The Sheffield Primary School in Westmoreland is mourning the loss of three siblings who perished in a fire on Sunday…

2 years ago

Howard Cooke Boulevard Bridge Repairs Completed Ahead of Schedule

The National Works Agency (NWA), on Sunday, completed repairs on the Howard Cooke Boulevard Bridge in St James following repairs.…

2 years ago