Category: Public Sector

Deadliest Days For Road Users: Friday through Sunday

Deadliest Days For Road Users: Friday through Sunday. Statistics from the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) show that weekend days, specifically Friday through Sunday, have proven to be the deadliest for road users in Jamaica this year. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays accounted for 156 fatal collisions and 189 fatalities. These figures represent the deadliest days for … Continue reading Deadliest Days For Road Users: Friday through Sunday

Mikael Phillips Charged for Late Declaration Filing.

Mikael Phillips, the Member of Parliament for Northwest Manchester, should have filed his 2022 statutory declarations on time. But he didn't. As a result, the Integrity Commission ruled that he should be charged.

Man Escapes Police Custody After Illegal Gun Capture in St Catherine.

In St Catherine North, a suspect escaped police custody after being detained for carrying an illegal weapon. The escapee was later found and taken to the hospital with injuries. Additionally, the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston temporarily halted elective surgeries due to a small fire. No casualties were reported, and investigations are ongoing.

Does the Jamaican political class have the will to stamp out corruption?

It's absolutely infuriating to witness Jamaican society slowly descending into a state reminiscent of a banana republic. The alarming rates of murders and other crimes, coupled with the pervasive corruption within the government, private sector, and public sphere, serve as glaring indicators of this disheartening transformation. One can't help but suspect those in positions of … Continue reading Does the Jamaican political class have the will to stamp out corruption?

Vaz lobbied the Jamaican commuters for six more months to fix JUTC’s nagging problems.

Jamaica's transport minister, Daryl Vaz, made a plea for an additional six months to address the persistent problems in the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) bus system, which he attributes to his government. Vaz expressed confidence in receiving support from the Cabinet and the Ministry of Finance to increase the number of buses in operation. … Continue reading Vaz lobbied the Jamaican commuters for six more months to fix JUTC’s nagging problems.

Bustamante Hospital is plagued with overcrowding and staff shortages.

Healthcare Roundup: Dire staffing issues and overcrowding at the Bustamante Hospital for Children are preventing the institution from fulfilling its vision–To be a world-class provider of Paediatric Health Care Services. KINGSTON, Jamaica–The Bustamante Hospital for Children is in a dire situation. The nursery ward is grappling with a severe shortage of bed space and staff. … Continue reading Bustamante Hospital is plagued with overcrowding and staff shortages.

Johnson Smith took a victory lap after the Supreme Court’s ruling.

Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith The Supreme Court ruled that Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith did not break any rules regarding corporate donations for her failed bid for the post of Commonwealth Secretary-General. Johnson Smith believes this ruling confirms her innocence as she has maintained all along. Kamina Johnson Smith said in a … Continue reading Johnson Smith took a victory lap after the Supreme Court’s ruling.

Burning rubbish sparks fire at Jamaica Post building.

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, says rubbish behind the Central Sorting Office on South Camp Road was the source of the fire at the building on Monday morning, October 23, 2023 According to Commissioner Beckford, when firefighters arrived on the scene, they observed rubbish at the back of the building. They theorized … Continue reading Burning rubbish sparks fire at Jamaica Post building.