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Its all systems go as Caribbean Invasion revs off at Dover on Sunday

Wayde Brown — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:49:14 +0000

The first meet of the Caribbean Motor Racing Championship, the Rubis Energy/Seaboard Marine Caribbean Invasion gets underway on Sunday at the Dover Raceway in St. Ann.

Team Jamaica which includes David Summerbell junior and Doug Gore were among the 5 other participating teams who will go through qualifying on Saturday.

Posted by Wayde Brown on 24/05/2013 at 7:49pm

Powell's hamstring injury confirmed

Wayde Brown — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:33:00 +0000

Former world 100 metres record holder Asafa Powell will be side-lined until next months’ Jamaican National Championships.

This following confirmation that he suffered a minor hamstring strain while running at last Saturday’s JAAA's All-comers Meet at the National Stadium.

Posted by Wayde Brown on 24/05/2013 at 7:33pm

Jamaicans Williams and Graham named Atlantic Region Athlete and Coach of The Year

Wayde Brown — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:31:19 +0000

Former Queens' High School standout out Danielle Williams and former Kingston College coach Lennox Graham were announced as NCAA Division 2 Atlantic Region Women's Outdoor Track Athlete and Coach of The Year respectively.

Williams of Johnson C. Smith University is undefeated at 100 and 200 meters this season with school records of 11.41 and 23.56 seconds respectively. Williams won CIAA titles at 100 and 200 meters and in the 4×100 relay, in addition to a runner-up finish in the 100 hurdles.

Posted by Wayde Brown on 24/05/2013 at 7:31pm

Reggae Boys remain in Bahamas after scoreless draw with EPL high flyer Tottenham Hotspurs

Wayde Brown — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:30:09 +0000

The Reggae Boys will now concentrate their efforts on a training camp in the Bahamas as they continue preparations for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers which will see them play three games in eight days starting against Mexico on June 4 at the National Stadium.

This follows last night's scoreless draw with top rated English Premier League team Tottenham Hotspurs in Nassau.

Posted by Wayde Brown on 24/05/2013 at 7:30pm

WICB announces new team sponsor for ICC Champions Trophy

Wayde Brown — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:28:50 +0000

The West Indies Cricket Board today announced Confident Group as the West Indies team sponsor for the ICC Champions Trophy in England next month and the 2014 ICC World T20 tournament in Bangladesh.

Posted by Wayde Brown on 24/05/2013 at 7:28pm

CPL announces player draft

Wayde Brown — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:26:52 +0000

All-rounder Andre Russell is the lone Jamaican among 14 West Indian players named in Pool A for the upcoming Caribbean Premier League T20 Player Draft.

Pool A is completed by Darren Bravo, Denesh Ramdin, Dwayne Smith, Fidel Edwards, Johnson Charles, Kemar Roach, Kieran Powell, Lendl Simmons, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Ravi Rampaul, Samuel Badree, Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Tino Best.

Posted by Wayde Brown on 24/05/2013 at 7:26pm

Daville In Domestic Dispute...

K'Shema Francis — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:17:16 +0000

Singer Da’Ville has been released from lockup after allegedly being arrested following a domestic dispute with his wife in New York on Thursday (23.05.13).

Music News understands that Da’Ville reportedly struck his wife in the face and was subsequently arrested after the police were called. The singer has since removed his clothes and other belongings from the matrimonial home after being reportedly slapped with a restraining order which prevents him from having any form of contact with his wife of 5 years or going anywhere near the home.

Posted by K'Shema Francis on 24/05/2013 at 5:17pm

Hundreds turn out for Labour Day projects across the island

Patrice Walters — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:54:13 +0000

Jamaicans from all walks of life are joining hands to work on several community projects in observance of Labour Day, today (May 23).

Labour day is observed on May 23 every year, with this year’s theme being “ Lend a hand… Build our land”.

Numerous projects have been organised by state and private institutions.

The work being done today includes cleaning up, beautification, painting and repairs to many facilities such as schools, health centres, police and fire stations, homes for the indigent, among other places.

Posted by Patrice Walters on 23/05/2013 at 7:54pm

Political leaders call on Jamaicans to uphold spirit of community

Patrice Walters — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:49:49 +0000

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has called on Jamaicans to uphold the spirit of community unity, over self, as the country observes today as Labour Day.

In her message to mark the occasion, Mrs. Simpson-Miller states that Labour Day is significant as it marks the recognition of the history of those before who gave their lives, in the struggle for workers rights.

She salutes workers who have made many sacrifices for the nation, particularly public sector workers who have, in the national interest, foregone wage increases.

Posted by Patrice Walters on 23/05/2013 at 7:49pm

New Mobay Chamber President wants police to respect citizens

Patrice Walters — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:48:03 +0000

The new President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nathan Robb says the police must preserve lives and be more respectful to the citizens they serve in the four police divisions in area one.

Mr. Robb says the lives of humans are worth preserving and every thing must be done in the preservation of the lives of Jamaicans.

He states that the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry under his leadership will continue to support the work of the police in their quest to curb criminal activities in the parish.

Posted by Patrice Walters on 23/05/2013 at 7:48pm

Opposition questions if Government consulted with teachers before changing benefits

Patrice Walters — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:57:01 +0000

Opposition Spokesperson on Education, Marissa Dalrymple-Philbert has questioned whether there was consultation with the teachers before changes were announced to some of their benefits.

Mrs. Dalrimple Philbert used her contribution to the Sectoral Debate this afternoon (May 22) to emphasize the need for consultation, before the announcing of the suspension of privileges, particularly those relating to teacher development.

Posted by Patrice Walters on 22/05/2013 at 8:57pm

PIOJ reports GDP decline

Patrice Walters — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:55:16 +0000

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) says Jamaica’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has declined for the first quarter of this year.

There is also a fall in the goods producing industry while the services industry remains unchanged.

Director General of the PIOJ Colin Bullock, says the country recorded a contraction of 0.7 % compared to the same quarter of last year.

Mr. Bullock states that all the goods producing industries declined, except manufacturing, which was up by 0.5% and construction which was also up by 2%.

Posted by Patrice Walters on 22/05/2013 at 8:55pm

Cop charged for murder of common law wife

Patrice Walters — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:54:09 +0000

Police have charged the St. Mary cop, who allegedly shot and killed his common-law-wife at their home in Islington, in the parish, last Tuesday.

Facing the murder charge is Constable Mario Dixon of the Port Maria police.

Constable Dixon accused of shooting to death, 38 year old, Janice Burrell, during a dispute on May 14.

Constable Dixon was charged, last night.

Posted by Patrice Walters on 22/05/2013 at 8:54pm

Rainy Labour Day tomorrow

Patrice Walters — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:52:33 +0000

Many Labour Day projects across the island could be affected by rainfall tomorrow (may 23).

The Met Office is predicting scattered showers for Labour Day, with an increase in rainfall going into weekend.

A trough is expected to influence weather activity across Jamaica from Thursday through to Sunday.

The trough should develop across Jamaica on Labour Day. An increase in showers and thunderstorms across the island is expected.

For tomorrow Labour Day, the forecast is for scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon.

Posted by Patrice Walters on 22/05/2013 at 8:52pm

OUR to meet with bidders for megawatt plant

Patrice Walters — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:51:11 +0000

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) says it will begin meetings with the short-listed entities from the recent unsolicited proposals to provide new electricity generating capacity.

Last month, Energy Minister Phillip Paulwell said government had approved proposals from Tankweld, Jamaica Public Service, and Azurest as well as a last minute bid from a Hong Kong based company.

The proposals are for the establishment of a 360 megawatt plant, using natural gas.

Posted by Patrice Walters on 22/05/2013 at 8:51pm

Robbers strike at St. Ann’s Bay tax office

Patrice Walters — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:49:40 +0000

The Tax Administration of Jamaica (TAJ) says computers were stolen from its St. Ann's bay office in St. Ann during a break-in overnight.

The break-in at the office forced the closure of the facility, today (May 22).

The Tax Administration says police are carrying out investigations into the matter.

Director of Communications at Tax Administration Jamaica, Meris Haughton, says although some computers were stolen, this will not affect regular operations when the office re-opens on Friday, May 24.

Posted by Patrice Walters on 22/05/2013 at 8:49pm

Liv Up Records Scammed

K'Shema Francis — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:20:11 +0000

The Directors of Liv up Records are advising members of the music fraternity and the general public of unscrupulous person/s using the name of the CEO -Leighton 'Liv up' Coke - to fleece unsuspecting persons of cash or kind.

Oneil Coke of Liv Up Records condemns this criminal activity and warns the public not to be scammed by this individual and to report any suspicious person or activity to the nearest Police Station.

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In recent months, several prominent members of the music fraternity have been targeted.

Posted by K'Shema Francis on 22/05/2013 at 3:20pm

JFF announces new security initiatives ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Mexico

Wayde Brown — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:19:49 +0000

The Jamaica Football Federation has outlined a whole series of new measures aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of patrons who will be in attendance at the upcoming World Cup qualifiers at the National Stadium in Kingston.

The new measures include increase security features on the tickets and appropriate systems at the gates.

Posted by Wayde Brown on 22/05/2013 at 12:19pm

IMF team says visit is to get update on country’s progress

Patrice Walters — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:53:27 +0000

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission in Jamaica says its visit is to get an update on the country's progress in the implementation of its economic programme.

Speaking at a press conference held at the Finance Ministry this afternoon (May 21) IMF Mission Chief, Jan Kees Martijn, said the visit is to observe and assess the work being done by government to meet the requirements of the international lending agency in order to achieve the extended fund facility.

Posted by Patrice Walters on 21/05/2013 at 8:53pm

Relatives of dead cop doubt he was shot accidentally

Patrice Walters — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:51:33 +0000

The police are continuing to probe what appears to be the accidental killing of a police constable, in Content Hanover last night (May 20), even as residents insist the cop was murdered.

Dead is 32 year-old, Constable Ricardo McKay who was attached to the Anchovy police in St. James.

Reports are that the constable was reportedly driving home, when he was shot about 10:20 pm.

He reportedly died of a gunshot wound to the groin, believed to be self-inflicted.

But, family members and residents are claiming the constable was murdered.

Posted by Patrice Walters on 21/05/2013 at 8:51pm

New Trespass Act to deal with squatting

Patrice Walters — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:47:14 +0000

The government is developing a new Trespass Act, to deal with land tenure and squatting.

Speaking in the Sectoral Debate, Minister with responsibility for Housing, Dr. Morais Guy, stated that squatter management is still a main priority at the Housing Ministry.

According to him, it is estimated that there are over 700 residential squatter settlements island-wide with more than one hundred thousand households.

Dr. Guy stated that the Squatter Management Unit has been bolstered to deal with increased evidence of informal housing.

Posted by Patrice Walters on 21/05/2013 at 8:47pm

JTA suspends meetings with Education Minister

Patrice Walters — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:45:23 +0000

The Central Executive of the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) has directed that its officers suspend further monthly meetings with Education Minister, Reverend Ronald Thwaites.

This decision was made today (May 21) at a meeting to consider the presentation of Reverend Thwaites in the Sectoral Debate on May 15.

In a statement issued this afternoon the JTA said its members expressed alarm, at what they called the inaccuracies, that were contained in the minister’s statements, concerning certain conditions of service of teachers in the public education system.

Posted by Patrice Walters on 21/05/2013 at 8:45pm

Kingsway High students barred from school due to non-payment of fees

Patrice Walters — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:43:40 +0000

More than 20 students who attend Kingsway High in Kingston will not be allowed on the school's compound after the midterm break, unless outstanding tuition fees are paid.

This after administrators at the private school refused entry to the at least 25 students this morning (May 21) claiming their parents are delinquent in paying school fees.

Principal of the school, Jaron Whitely, has sought to explain the reason behind the institution's decision to turn back the students.

Posted by Patrice Walters on 21/05/2013 at 8:43pm

Guyanese drivers arrive in Jamaica ahead of Caribbean Invasion at Dover

Wayde Brown — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:58:04 +0000

A four member Guyanese team led by Kevin Jeffrey arrived in the island earlier today ahead of the first leg of the Rubis Energy/Seaboard Marine Caribbean Invasion on Saturday and Sunday at the Dover Raceway in St. Ann.

The event is also the second race meet of the 2013 local season, and will be divided into two sections - the local section and the Caribean Motor Racing Championship.

Posted by Wayde Brown on 21/05/2013 at 6:58pm