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ST JAMES, Jamaica - High-ranking police officers in Area One of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) have expressed gratitude for the Sandals Corporate University (SCU) Leadership Training Initiative. The Area One police division comprises Trelawny, St James, Hanover and Westmoreland. The programme is a collaboration between the two entities and provide members of the force with leadership training. It also served to sensitise officers about their contribution to the success...

BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) - Thailand's search and rescue dogs are taking on the role of emotional support animals for grieving relatives of victims of a Bangkok skyscraper flattened in a deadly earthquake. The 30-storey high-rise under construction collapsed in seconds on Friday when a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck neighbouring Myanmar, with effects felt as far as the Thai capital. As of Tuesday, 13 people -- thought to be on-site construction workers...

PORTLAND, Jamaica – Minister with responsibility for water and environment Matthew Samuda has warned of heavy fines of up to $10 million against persons engaged in illegal sand mining. He issued the warning this week during a tour of the Swift River Valley in Portland where he said there have been numerous reports of mining operations in the river valley. “While some mining in a limited way is indeed required...

KINGSTON, Jamaica – People’s National Party (PNP) Junior Spokesperson on Health and Wellness, Jessie James Clarke, is calling for clarity and accountability from the Ministry of Health and the National Water Commission (NWC) regarding the safety of Jamaica’s water supply. Clarke is questioning the conflicting statements from both entities, highlighting the need for transparency in water quality reporting. Speaking on the issue, Clarke pointed out that while the Ministry of...

As an artiste manager, Corey Wallace has done well bringing dancehall sensation RajahWild to the fore. Wallace, who also handles the careers of rising newcomers Glorii and Insight, has stepped into the production game with his Unapologetic Muziq label. The label has released the Miami Vibes rhythm, the Spanish Town-based producer’s first juggling project. “Miami Vibes rhythm is different. Ever since the beatmaker Messiah sent it, the energy then connected,...

Even though it took some time to be completed, Producer Ajal is happy with the way his latest project, Predominant Riddim, turned out. The US-based producer worked with established names as well as up-and-coming acts to produce a project he feels is Grammy worthy. “We definitely will be submitting this project for the Grammy. Hopefully, we will make it to final albums in the reggae category. Working with these artistes...

A singer/musician for over 30 years, D’Mack has long been fascinated by the business side of the music industry. Recently, he launched Worldwide Entertainment Inc (WEINC), a multi-faceted app that provides artistes with an opportunity to expose their work. While WEINC has popular platforms including Roku, fireTV and androidTV, he said one of his primary objectives is to help the independent artiste get their message across. “The inspiration behind WEINC...

ST JAMES, Jamaica-The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has launched an inquiry into the fatal shooting of a suspected fugitive who reportedly engaged security forces in a gunfight in Cambridge, St James on Tuesday. Police suspect that the deceased is 24-year-old Daniel McIntosh, who escaped from the Barnett Street lock-up in Montego Bay last December. According to the police, an AK-47 rifle was taken from the deceased after the shooting....

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Minister with responsibility for works, Robert Morgan says 13,000 jobs will be created under the Government’s ambitious Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) programme. Morgan provided the figure on Tuesday as he gave an update on the programme during a statement in the House of Representatives. “It is projected to generate 13,000 direct jobs during construction while delivering an estimated US$1.3 billion (J$195...

Minister of Finance Fayval Williams has cited that the assessment of GDP growth by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), which the institute says shows a contraction of 0.8 per cent, “is significantly better than the estimate of the PIOJ (Planning Institute of Jamaica), ...which is negative 1.8 per cent”. Williams made the comment during a ministerial statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. She pointed to the quarterly...