Jamaica’s virtual telethon raises more than J$50 million so far
The six-hour long online entertainment showpiece – dubbed Telethon Jamaica: Together We Stand – was held Easter Sunday and…
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Water project springs hope in Old Harbour community
For decades residents have been living without tap water in their homes, but such indignity is about to change soon. Few weeks ago the…
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Uninsured Old Harbour supermarket suffers $37m in losses
Based on preliminary report, fire of an “unknown origin” gutted the top tier of the two-storey building situated at 20-22 East…
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Fire damages Chinese operated supermarket in Old Harbour
What started as a quiet Easter Monday morning quickly transformed into chaotic scenes about 12:35 pm atop the second floor of the two-storey…
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Gage Grey urges parents and guardians to strengthen bond with children during COVID-19 crisis
“Many parents do not get the chance to spend adequate time with their children because of work obligations and other reasons, so this…
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This must happen first before Jamaicans can re-enter the country – Prime Minister Holness
This Prime Minister Andrew Holness said is necessary to curtail the spread of the coronavirus on the island, understandably with majority of…
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Old Harbour’s most vulnerable receives COVID-19 care packages
The care packages were made possible by the Chinese community in Old Harbour and in particular representatives of Chung Phat Supermarket…
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Old Harbour boy loses leukemia battle
He was diagnosed with the blood cancer disease in 2017 but succumbed late last night in hospital
The Jose Marti Technical student rose…
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Scotiabank Old Harbour among nine branches to temporarily close
The braches, which include Christiana, Cross Roads, Hagley Park, Ironshore, Oxford Road, Port Maria, St Ann’s Bay and the University of…
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Factories Corporation of Jamaica offers stimulus to clients impacted by COVID-19
FCJ recognises that majority of its clients in the Manufacturing and Distribution sectors will experience disruption in their operations as…
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Old Harbour Villa roads rehabilitated for the first time
Last week residents of Old Harbour Villa rejoiced exceedingly following the complete rehabilitation of the roads there - the first time since…
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Jamaican doctor reveals family secret use to fight coronavirus
However, according to one Jamaican doctor the benefits derived from this special and highly nutritious plant, that is easily accessible on…
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COVID-19: 500 vulnerable adolescent mothers get government support
This was announced by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport following the temporary closure of all Women’s Centre of…
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Creator of viral voice note inciting COVID-19 panic charged
He is 37-year-old Zavian Patterson of a Westmoreland address who turned himself in to detectives at the Savanna-la-Mar Police Station today…
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Gov’t ready to suspend fiscal law to stimulate economy amid COVID-19 crisis
“I want to assure the people of Jamaica that should things take a turn for the worse, beyond what we currently envisage and beyond all…
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Pensioners can encash April fortnightly cheques same time
“For persons who receive payments by way of the payment voucher, effective March 30, all payments for the month of April can be…
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