Author Archives: admin

3 more COVID deaths recorded

Posted on June 22, 2022 by admin

Three more COVID-19 deaths are recorded. This now brings the total number of deaths due to the virus to 3,987. The Ministry of Health says the deceased are 1 elderly man, 1 elderly woman and 1 young adult man. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Local News, News, Top News | Leave a comment

Labour’s “No Confidence” Motion against the government is being dismissed as baseless

Posted on June 22, 2022 by admin

The Labour Minister is rubbishing the trade union movement’s “No Confidence” Motion in the Prime Minister saying it is baseless and unfounded.  The motion was brought on and unanimously passed by trade unions and their members during the annual Labour … Continue reading →

Posted in Local News, News, Top News | Leave a comment

Consumers to pay more than $4 more for flour beginning today

Posted on June 22, 2022 by admin

Consumers are today digging deeper in their pockets to buy flour. The National Flour Mills says the wholesale price increases by 33%. There is also a suggested 28% average retail price increase. NFM says a 2-kilogram bag of Ibis flour … Continue reading →

Posted in Business News, Local News, News, Top News | Leave a comment

Turnout at schools in St. Catherine, Jamaica has improved after surge of gang violence in the area

Posted on June 21, 2022 by admin

Some school principals in Spanish Town, St. Catherine are reporting that student and staff turnout has improved greatly, when compared to last week. A State of Public Emergency has been implemented in the Parish in response to the violence. School … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Regional News, Top News | Leave a comment

Emancipation Support Committee unveils Yoruba Village Monument

Posted on June 21, 2022 by admin

The Emancipation Support Committee unveils its Yoruba Village Monument, in tribute to the Yoruba Village Community and its rich heritage. The monument, located at Yoruba Square in east Port of Spain, was unveiled during the Yoruba Drum Festival held over … Continue reading →

Posted in Local News, News, Top News | Leave a comment

Trade unions make good on Motion of No Confidence in Prime Minister

Posted on June 21, 2022 by admin

A Motion of No Confidence in the government of Prime Minister Keith Rowley has been moved and passed in what has been dubbed the “Workers Parliament”. The motion was passed on Sunday during the Labour Day March, in the Seat … Continue reading →

Posted in Business News, Local News, News, Top News | Leave a comment

10 persons killed over the Labour Day weekend

Posted on June 21, 2022 by admin

There have been 10 murders recorded over the long holiday weekend. Among the victims 48-year-old Leeann Babb. She was found beaten to death at her Siparia home last Friday. The murder tally for the year is now 249. This when … Continue reading →

Posted in Local News, News, Top News | Leave a comment

Attorney General Reginald Armour issues second statement on Miami disqualification

Posted on June 21, 2022 by admin

The Attorney General breaks his silence on the controversy involving his role in the Piarco Airport criminal case before a Miami court. Attorney General Reginald Amour yesterday issued yet another lengthy statement giving his side of the situation. He said … Continue reading →

Posted in Local News, News, Top News | Leave a comment

TTPS sees no issue with how officers handled 2 suspects outside Jam Naked fete

Posted on June 17, 2022 by admin

The Guard and Emergency Branch of the police service say it exists to ensure law and order is maintained. ASP Avalon Frank of the unit says the use of force policy is instrumental in how its officers operate. Outside the … Continue reading →

Posted in Local News, News, Top News | Leave a comment

Supermarkets Association President says people have taken his comment out of context

Posted on June 17, 2022 by admin

President of the Supermarkets Association Rajiv Diptee says his statement suggesting that people to change their taste and diet is being taken out of context. He says it was meant to show that people in this country have no control … Continue reading →

Posted in Business News, Local News, News, Top News | Leave a comment