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2 Central Board of Health employees charged in diesel theft matter
This week, two employees of the Central Board of Health have been charged by the police in relation to an alleged diesel theft operation. Derrick Wade from Villa and Hubert Cortright Josiah from Paynters have been charged with Larceny and Unlawful Possession. They are accused of jointly stealing 40 gallons of diesel and have also…
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Surgeries cancelled as nurses stay away from work
CABINET NOTES: The Minister of Health reported that nurses remained away from their posts on Tuesday afternoon, causing the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center (SLBMC) to cancel some surgeries and to reduce other services that are usually provided by the hospital. The Minister indicated to the Cabinet that the number reporting for work today, Wednesday,…
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Repairs underway on roadway leading to Fort James: Minister responsible for Public Works
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet was informed by the Minister responsible for Public Works that repairs have been taking place on the roadway leading to Fort James. The surface of the road was virtually destroyed in order to plant the new polyethylene pipes that deliver potable water from the Fort James Reverse Osmosis Plant to a…
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80 Pounds of Cannabis Seized at Deep Water Harbour
On Wednesday April 26, the police and customs departments carried out a joint drug operation at Deep Water Harbour and discovered 69 packages of cannabis among two barrels of food items.The barrels were seized and taken to the police station. The substance amounts to 80 pounds with an estimated street value of EC $480,000. A…
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CABINET NOTES of Wednesday, April 26, 2023
HURST REPORTS ON CABINET of Wednesday 26 April 2023 The Cabinet began its meeting at 10:45 am with prayers, based on the teachings found in Psalm 33, delivered by Reverend Judy Winspeare-Philip, a Moravian minister. 1. The Cabinet was informed by the Minister responsible for Public Works that repairs have been taking place on the…
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It’s illegal to sell, harvest, buy or keep Parrot fish from May 1 – July 31
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JAMAICA: Malfunctioning ABM spews out cash in St. Elizabeth parish
(Jamaica Observer) — The National Commercial Bank (NCB) has confirmed reports reaching OBSERVER ONLINE that an Automated Banking Machine (ABM) malfunctioned, spewing out cash in Santa Cruz on Tuesday night. Sources told OBSERVER ONLINE that late Tuesday night when the ABM malfunctioned, people took advantage of the windfall by hurriedly grabbing cash that was coming…
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Trump rape civil case: E. Jean Caroll says she can ‘still feel’ pain
E. Jean Carroll testified she can “still feel” the pain, choking up in Manhattan federal court on Wednesday as she recounted Donald Trump allegedly raping her in a Bergdorf Goodman fitting room nearly three decades ago. Carroll’s voice broke as she told jurors she always wondered “why I walked in” to the department store changing…
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‘Rest Well Harry’: Statement from UWI Vice-Chancellor on Harry Belafonte’s passing
The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, on the passing of singer, actor and civil rights activist, Dr. The Honourable Harry Belafonte. It was with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of Dr. The Honourable Harry Belafonte on April 25, 2023. We…
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Canadian socialite Jasmine Hartin pleads guilty to shooting death of Belizean police officer
Canadian socialite Jasmine Hartin has pleaded guilty to manslaughter by negligence in the 2021 shooting of senior Belizean police officer Henry Jemmott. Hartin, 34, the ex-wife of British billionaire Lord Michael Ashcroft’s son Andrew appeared at the Supreme Court in Belize City on Tuesday. Emotional Hartin said outside of the court: “I just want Henry’s…
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UPP celebrates ’30 Years and UPPwards’
(REAL News) — The United Progressive Party (UPP) is extremely proud to acknowledge and celebrate its 30th Anniversary in this month of April 2023. The UPP enjoys the distinction of being the only political party to have survived against the monolithic Antigua Labour Party (ALP) – and gone on to take and hold the reins of Government for…