Children receive school supplies
Children of the Prospect and Land Settlement communities were presented with back-to-school supplies valued at $70,000 during a fair held in Port Antonio recently. More than 150 children between ages 4 and 11 years were presented with note books,...

Portland residents marooned
More than 3,000 residents including farmers and tourism interest groups are now marooned at Balcarres District in West Portland following the collapse of a roadway, which also leads into St. Andrew. The roadway, which was rehabilitated in July last...

Hospital turnout normal
The expected influx of individuals to the Port Antonio Hospital, and Health Centres has still not materialised, despite a pronouncement by the Health Minister, about the abolition of hospital user fees. Parish Manager of Portland Health Services,...

Opposition calls for policy changes
The members and representatives at a Peoples National Party (PNP) National Executive Council (NEC) meeting recently, have called for policy changes within the party. President, Portia Simpson Miller admitted that "Nepotism" has marred the Cuban...

Teacher faces rape and abduction charges
A 26 year old teacher has been charged with rape and abduction of a 12 year old student and is to appear in the Resident Magistrate Court, in Buff Bay to answer to both charges. He is Andre McLean, of Norwich Primary, in the parish. According to...