Reduced interest rates on all new and existing loans
This will benefit some 8,000 new mortgagors annually, and some 100,000 existing mortgagors.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew…
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Coronavirus fears hit Old Harbour businesses
The usually bustling town in the south west area of St Catherine was quiet for the most part. Except for a few public passenger transport…
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DSP Manderson notes concern in Old Harbour amid COVID-19 crisis
Old Harbour and indeed the parish of St Catherine are, fortunately so far, yet to register any confirmed case of the virus. The fact that…
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GasPro launches safer cylinder
GasPro Plus is made of translucent, high-density polymeric and other advanced material, which is also used in the defence and space…
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COVID-19: New date for road licence renewal
“Operators of public passenger vehicles and commercial carriers are being provided the additional days to re-licence their vehicles…
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COVID-19: J’can government impose tighter restrictions | All non-essential work to be done from home
As of today there are 12 confirmed cases in the country since the first case was declared on March 10.
In addition to new measures…
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COVID-19: JPS pledges $1 million and activates emergency plan
At the same the time, the island’s sole electricity provider has activated its emergency operations plan to help minimize the risk of…
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COVID-19: Retailers urged to stop excessive pricing of cleaning products
The Government of Jamaica met with the manufacturers and distributors of anti-viral and/or disinfectant products this week and they have…
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Gov’t expands line of communication for coronavirus, warns against spreading false information
These numbers are:
• 888-754-7792
• 876-542-5998
• 876-542-6007
• 876-542- 6006
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Do not panic, but avoid coronavirus complacency, says Dr Waul
The medical practitioner with more than 20 years experience is urging calm but warns against complacency amid a mad rush by citizens to stock…
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Coronavirus in Jamaica | All you need to know about the first confirmed case on the island
The patient, a female Jamaican national, is currently in isolation after arriving in Jamaica on March 4, 2020 from the United Kingdom.
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Three of four males in viral gun video in custody
In an update via its communications unit the Jamaica Constabulary Force said: “Quick action by detectives, from the Kingston Eastern…
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Old Harbour party promoter hospitalized after crash
Brown, popularly known as 'Party Animal', was driving in the Old Harbour community of Lennonsville when his Toyota Noah skidded on…
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Residents attack JPS crew during massive illegal connections operation
A total of 1,220 illegal connections were removed from the JPS grid during the operation carried out February 27 in the community which has a…
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US$20 million spent fighting electricity theft
Last year alone, the company said some US$20 million was expended battling the illegal practice. Several measures have been applied, but…
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No Coronavirus in Jamaica | Health Ministry dispels rumours on social media
“There are no cases of the Coronavirus on the island at this time. Further, should the virus reach our shores, the Ministry will…
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