PNP concludes nominations for president and vice president

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe People’s National Party (PNP) today announced the official close of nominations for the posts of president and vice president, which concluded at midday.

For the post of president, the party received one nomination: Mark Jefferson Golding, MP for South St Andrew. He will therefore continue to serve unopposed as President of the People’s National Party.

US economy grows at fastest pace in nearly two years 

Reading Time: 2 minutesDurrant Pate/Contributor The US economy grew in the second quarter at the fastest pace in nearly two years, thanks to the government revising up its previous estimate of consumer spending….

JCF intensifies search for gang leader ‘Bloodstain’

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Jamaica Constabulary Force has intensified its operations to apprehend 40-year-old Courtney Ashley, otherwise called ‘Bloodstain’, the reputed leader of the Bottom Marverly Gang, who is wanted in connection with multiple serious and violent crimes.

Ashley’s last known address is Abby Close, Leas Hat, Red Hills in St Andrew. He has been featured several times in the JCF’s Wanted Wednesdays campaign and is wanted for the murder of Andrew Foster in 2017 and for wounding another man on Fenbrook Avenue in St Andrew.

Dolla, ICWI launch loan & insurance bundle to boost road safety for Jamaica’s taxi operators

Reading Time: 2 minutesWith thousands of Jamaicans relying daily on taxis and public passenger vehicles (PPVs), the safety and financial stability of the operators behind the wheel is critical. Yet, many still struggle…

JCF challenges INDECOM’s remark it should comment on ongoing investigations

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has noted with concern the recent public comments made by the Assistant Commissioner of INDECOM, Hamish Campbell, suggesting that it is a “perfectly legitimate approach” for the Commissioner of Police and senior leadership of the JCF to speak publicly on fatal shootings under investigation in order to reassure communities.

This statement comes from the fatal killing of 22-year-old Jamar Farquharson in Cherry Tree Lane, Clarendon, on September 15, despite footage from his residence showing him surrendering to police officers.

Mona Reservoir in St Andrew reaches approximately half its storage capacity

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe National Water Commission (NWC) says the Mona Reservoir in St Andrew has reached approximately half its storage capacity.

In an update on Thursday, September 25, the NWC reported that the reservoir’s water level now stands at 51.6 per cent, representing 417.4 million gallons. The dam’s total capacity is 808.5 million gallons.