The municipality of Portmore was aglow with festive fervour last Friday night as the Sunshine City celebrated a milestone that transcended mere decorations. A 52-foot Christmas tree, bedecked with more than 250 lights, now stands tall at...
In a significant milestone for environmental sustainability, Recycling Partners of Jamaica inaugurated its cutting-edge facility in Naggo Head, Portmore in St Catherine last Thursday. The multimillion-dollar plant is the culmination of nearly 25...
Residents and fisherfolk in Bog Walk, St Catherine, are expressing growing frustration with what appeared to be additional oil spills in the Rio Cobre on Friday morning. Friday’s contamination, the source of which was unconfirmed up to press time...
Residents living near the Rio Cobre in St Catherine are calling for immediate action from the authorities to find the source of an oil spill and limit the devastation to protect the ecosystem and livelihoods. President of Friends of the Rio Cobre,...
Raymond Pryce, the People’s National Party (PNP) chairman for St Catherine East Central, is calling for a parliamentary enquiry into Cabinet member Everald Warmington’s declaration that the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) plans to create a political...
Williamsfield, St Catherine: In a significant development for the Williamsfield district in the northeastern section of St Catherine, approximately 200 residents are now enjoying the benefits of an upgraded minor water supply, courtesy of the St...
In a deeply moving ceremony in Linstead, St Catherine, on Friday, the names of 48 children who died under tragic circumstances between October 2022 and October 2023 were solemnly announced. Students, holding placards bearing the names, observed a...
In a promising move toward international collaboration, Mayor Donna Lumsden, of Barking and Dagenham in the United Kingdom, has announced plans to establish an institution in Waterford, located in Portmore, St Catherine, focusing on training for...
Ahead of the anticipated calling of local government and general elections, People’s National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding has revealed a line-up of candidates to represent the party in the greater St Catherine region. The roster includes 21...
Councillors aligned to the opposition People’s National Party (PNP) are alleging that the central government is encroaching on their responsibilities and starving them of resources to serve their divisions. Fenley Douglas, chairman of the St...
Panic ensued at the Portmore, St Catherine branch of the National Commercial Bank (NCB) on Thursday as a Beryllium security guard reportedly discharged three shots from his firearm accidentally, hitting three persons. The three individuals – two...
In the aftermath of heavy rains that led to extensive flooding and a preliminary repair cost of $16 million for collapsed drain walls in Portmore, St Catherine, Portmore Mayor Leon Thomas is spearheading efforts to address the issue. Thomas is...
A HOAX involving security threats through explosives emerged in several secondary schools across the island on Thursday, leading to the disruption of classes and the evacuation of students and staff. Deputy Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey...
The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) officially named its mayoral candidate for Portmore at the St Catherine South constituency conference held at the Belmont Primary School on Sunday. Businessman Delroy Dobney, who lost to the People’s National Party (...
Yet to recover from a devastating fire a year and a half ago, some operators at the Forum Fishing Village in Portmore, St Catherine, faced fresh hell on Tuesday morning as a second inferno reduced their shops and a bar to ashes, leaving them with...
In a commendable move towards enhancing their performance and recognising the hard work of police personnel, the St Catherine South Division has introduced a novel incentive programme. Senior Superintendent Christopher Phillips, who oversees the...
A fAMILY is in turmoil following the death of their 79-year-old patriarch, Headley Golding, just two days after the hit-and-run victim was transferred to the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH). The distraught family is now demanding an independent...
IN A deeply emotional and serene atmosphere at the G.C. Foster College of Sport and Physical Education’s gymnasium, a heartfelt memorial service was held in celebration of the life and accomplishments of the institution’s late vice-principal, Gibbs...
The issue of street vending in Portmore, St Catherine, has been a persistent concern, and Mayor Leon Thomas is still waiting for the promised market that could provide a solution. Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has pledged to erect a...
Monday’s 5.6-magnitude earthquake rattled the serene halls of Waterford Infant School in Portmore, St Catherine, leaving a lasting impact on the school’s infrastructure. The quake, which took everyone by surprise, caused structural damage to...
Opposition Leader Mark Golding and his People’s National Party (PNP) have condemned what they have described as the indiscriminate bombing of the Gaza Strip in the Middle East. At the same time, however, addressing the official opening of a new St...
Newly selected People’s National Party (PNP) representative Andrine Higgins, of the St Catherine North West constituency, has solidified her role as the party’s standard-bearer with a significant move. Higgins inaugurated a constituency office in...
St Catherine West Central Member of Parliament Dr Christopher Tufton has sought to rally disgruntled Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) supporters amid brewing discontent over the selection of businessman Michael Archer as its standard-bearer for the Red...
The encouraging decline in murders, as reported by the authorities in St Catherine, has failed to instill confidence in Dennis Robotham, president of the St Catherine Chamber of Commerce. Equally, Bishop Rowan Edwards, convener of the annual One...
SPANISH TOWN: In a thrilling night of boxing at the Ebonyvale Sports Complex in Spanish Town, the third Wray and Nephew Fight Night lived up to its reputation for excitement and fierce competition. With a line-up featuring five amateur bouts and...
