Month: April 2011

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Police Stations to be improved

The Government’s capacity to maintain law and order in the country will be further enhanced this year, with the continued construction and improvement of police stations and other buildings. As outlined in the 2011/2012 Estimates of (more…)
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Jamaicans urged to use Public Access TV

Executive Director of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ), Cordell Green is encouraging Jamaicans to utilise the opportunities which exist through Public Access Television and the Internet to broadcast their views and (more…)
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CARIFTA Games 2011 Results

The alarms were going off. Literally. Beneath overcast skies at the Catherine Hall Sports Complex in Montego Bay, Jamaica, someone was setting off the fire alarm in the middle of the third and final day (25) of the 40th CARIFTA (more…)
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ODPEM tests tsunami warning system

Disasters are unpredictable and can occur at any time. As such, it is imperative that preparedness mechanisms be implemented to cushion the impact and damage. Across the globe, discussions are still ongoing about the earthquake (more…)
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Test Run for Railway this weekend

Minister of Transport and Works, Hon Mike Henry, has indicated that in mid-April there will be a test run of the railway service between May Pen, Clarendon and Linstead, St. Catherine, as the Government seeks to rehabilitate the system (more…)
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Eat Jamaican campaign underway

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, has appealed for increased investments in the agricultural sector, citing significant opportunities from growing local produce. Speaking at the (more…)
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Olympics Team to wear Marley gear

Usain Bolt (and the entire Jamaica team) will be compete at the 2012 London Olympics in a uniform designed by Bob Marley's daughter. Cedella Marley has been chosen to design the competition clothing worn by the 100 and 200m and the rest of his Jamaican (more…)
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Boys’ & Girls’ Champs 2011 Results

Despite Ristananna Tracey's brilliance on the track, Edwin Allen could not prevent Holmwood Technical from holding on to their ninth consecutive girls Champs title - 326 points to 320 at the Jamaican High School Championships (more…)