What a year 2013 has been! There have been many memorable moments, including a fractious political leadership challenge, a new IMF deal, shocking positive drug tests for some of our elite athletes, international glory and accolades for other sprinting stars…
120 Memorable Moments In Jamaica In 2013
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6 Things You Need To Know Today – October 28, 2014
Tivoli Enquiry Flaw: Lack Of Deadline For Statements Could Hurt Inquest, Says Lawyer. An attorney for the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has pointed to a flaw in the procedures for the handling of witness statements that will be used in the…
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6 Things You Need To Know Today – June 30, 2015
Fire Destroys Wortley Home For Girls. A near century-old building housing 19 girls at the Wortley Home at 193 Constant Spring Road in St Andrew was destroyed by fire yesterday, but no one was harmed… Read more at Jamaica-Gleaner.com Grade-Four Students…
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6 Things You Need To Know Today – July 2, 2015
Outlook Grim! No Relief From Sweltering Heat And Drought Any Time Soon. Jamaicans should not expect any significant relief from the sweltering heat wave and drought that have been affecting the island any time soon, according to Evan Thompson, senior…
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6 Things You Need To Know Today – July 3, 2015
Stop Counting Bodies – Commissioner Wants All To Help Fight Crime Instead. As the murder tally races towards the 600 mark in the first seven months of 2015, Police Commissioner Dr Carl Williams said he would be outlining how the…
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6 Things You Need To Know Today – July 7, 2015
Police Chief Gives Himself Perfect Score Amid Soaring Murder Rate. Jamaica’s chief crime fighter, Dr Carl Williams, has given himself full marks on the success of his 10-month tenure as police commissioner, as the murder toll shot past the 600…
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6 Things You Need To Know Today – July 8, 2015
Heat On Commish! – Public Unimpressed With Top Cop Rating Of Himself. New crime-fighting chief Police Commissioner Dr Carl Williams has been accused of overreaching and overrating himself even as Jamaicans are being urged to give him more time to…
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6 Things You Need To Know Today – August 26, 2015
Murders Near 800 – Ja Records 20% Jump Over Corresponding Period Last Year. Figures obtained by The Gleaner show that 775 persons were reported killed up to Monday, a 20 per cent increase when compared with the 643 murders reported over…
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6 Things You Need To Know Today – August 27, 2015
What Gangs? – Thwaites Questions Accuracy Of Reported Criminal Cliques In Schools. Education Minister Ronald Thwaites, backtracking on his recent description of uncontrolled students as ‘leggo beasts’, yesterday went a step further to condemn reports that students are forming gangs within…
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6 Things You Need To Know Today – September 9, 2015
PNP Considering Lennox Lewis’ Wife For East Hanover. Violet Lewis, the wife of former world heavyweight boxing champion Lennox Lewis, is being considered by the People’s National Party (PNP) as a replacement for Dr D.K. Duncan as its candidate in Eastern…
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6 Things You Need To Know Today – November 26, 2015
Come Sit With Me, Dr Dawes – Health Minister Invites Former JMDA Head To Discuss Concerns. Health Minister Horace Dalley has invited immediate past president of the Jamaica Medical Doctors Association (JMDA), Dr Alfred Dawes, to sit with him after the outspoken…
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Murder By The Numbers – 1 Every 7 Hours
Up to Monday, November 23, the number of homicides committed in Jamaica since the start of 2015 stood at 1,116. Broken down, that means that one person is murdered every seven hours, according to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). This means…
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7 People Who Had It Pretty Bad This Year
The year 2015 has been rough for many Jamaicans, what with a constantly escalating crime rate, high unemployment levels, a water shortage crisis, ailing health system and mosquitoes threatening our lives. However, some have had it worse than others, as…
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6 Things You Need To Know Today – December 18, 2015
‘Frightening’ – St James Murders Top 200, Mobay Chamber Boss Wants Cops To Do More To Stem Violence In West. With St James crossing the 200-murder mark this calendar year, business leaders have suggested that more creative steps be taken to…
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6 Findings From NEPA’s Air Quality Report On Riverton Fire 2018
It seems like a recurring conversation.
Fire at the Riverton dump.
We now have a fourth published report by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) into fires at the Riverton dump, relating to fires in 2012, 2014, 2015 and now 2018.
Here are six quick findings from the report,
1. There was a negative impact on the ambient air quality in Kingston and St. Andrew, as well as parts of St. Catherine, including Portmore and Spanish Town.
2. Forty six (46) pollutants were detected from the analyses conducted on VOC samples; thirty four (34) were detected above the lower concentration limit (0.2μg/m3).
The results of the analysis indicate higher than normal concentrations of benzene and toluene. The recorded benzene concentration was 41μg/m3 at the Spanish Town Road location. This is approximately 2.5 times the highest benzene concentration detected during the 2015 fire at the RSWDS (15.3μg/m3). The highest recorded concentration for toluene of 30μg/m3 was just over 2.5 times the 11.2μg/m3 concentration recorded during the 2015 fire at the RSWDS.
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3. The WHO 24-hour limit (25μg/m3) for PM2.5 was exceeded. The highest average daily concentration of PM2.5 (40.58 μg/m3) recorded at the Spanish Town, St. Catherine monitoring station during the period under review was on day three of the fire. The WHO 24-hour guideline limit for PM2.5 was also exceeded at the Duhaney Park monitoring location. The highest recorded concentration was 43.28μg/m3 on August 3, 2018.
What is PM2.5? Why is it bad for you? Read more about it here.
4. Seven (7) exceedances of the 1-hour NO2 guideline limit were observed over the period on August 4 and 5, 2018. The highest recorded NO2 concentration was 730.2μg/m3 on August 4, 2018.
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5. Results indicate possible health impact especially to sensitive groups.
6. Results of the monitoring also indicated impact on air quality as a result of the Saharan Dust thereby increasing the recorded particulate matter concentrations.
See more… 5 Findings From NEPA’s Air Quality Report On The Riverton Fire (2015)
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Your news in a nutshell
- Business Operators Near Three Miles Chide Gov’t For Downturn In Sales
- Almost Four Murders A Day So Far This Month
- Ski Mask Gang Resurfaces, As Concerns Heighten in Trelawny
- Three More Movies Set For Filming In Jamaica
- Less Optimism About Business Conditions
- 5 Questions With George Nooks – Reggae Singer Believes He Is Poised For Even More Musical Success
1. Business operators near Three Miles chide Gov’t for downturn in sales
With noticeably fewer customers turning out and observing sharp dips in earnings just five days into the planned eight-month closure of the Three Miles intersection, businesses operating within the proximity of the major crossroads are fearful that the full term might cripple their establishments. See full story on The Gleaner’s website.
2. Almost four murders a day so far this month
Thirty-two persons were murdered across the island over the first eight days of this month, police statistics have revealed. At the same time, the latest Periodic Crime Statistics Review compiled by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) show that 99 murders were recorded in the 19 police divisions nationwide last month.
See full story on The Gleaner’s website.
3. Ski Mask gang resurfaces, as concern heightens in Trelawny
The Ski Mask gang, which was partially wiped out last March when six of its top-tier members were killed in a gunfight with a police-military patrol on the Trelawny-St James border, is back on the radar of lawmen and creating serious concerns. See full story on The Gleaner’s website.
4. Three more movies set for filming in Jamaica
The film Yardie, directed by British actor Idris Elba, climaxed with three Jamaicans engaged in a triangular shoot-out. That crime film was the latest in a series of projects shot on location which expended more than $1 billion in the economy last fiscal year.
See full story on The Gleaner’s website.
5. Less optimism about business conditions
Perceptions about present and future business conditions worsened during the last quarter as the proportion of persons who are less optimistic about the effect of the economy on individual businesses increases. See full story on The Gleaner’s website.
6. 5 questions with George Nooks
The God is Standing By singer said that despite his legal troubles, his career has not been severely impacted as he is still able to do music. He also said that he has a plethora of bookings lined up. George Nooks released an album last month. See full story on The Gleaner’s website.
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Jamaica’s Scandal Bag Ban Explained
The Government of Jamaica announced bans on single-use plastic bags and straws as well as Styrofoam, taking effect on January 1, 2019. Here are some details on what that means for producers and consumers.
Ban On Plastics Bags
* There will be a ban on the importation, manufacturing, distribution, and use of all single-use plastic carrier bags commonly called scandal bags.
* The ban applies to bags with dimensions at or below 24 inches by 24 inches.
* The ban excludes single-use plastic bags utilised to maintain public health or food safety standards such as those used to package raw meats, flour, rice, sugar and baked goods such as bread
*Manufacturers and importers of shopping bags made of polyethylene must apply to the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) for limited exemptions. These applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis for continued manufacture and importation no later than January 1, 2021.
* Consumers are being encouraged to use reusable carrier bags, particularly by local enterprises.
Ban On Styrofoam
* The ban will apply to the importation of polystyrene foam, commonly referred to as Styrofoam, used as finished goods in the food and beverage industry i.e food and beverage containers.
* The local manufacture and distribution of polystyrene foam for use as finished goods in the food and beverage industry will be banned as at January 1, 2021.
* The use of polystyrene for the packaging of food items such as raw meats will be exempt.
* Producers of products which utilise such packaging must apply to NEPA for limited exemptions.
* Industry is encouraged to manufacture/distribute paper-based and other environmentally friendly alternatives for the domestic market.
Ban On Plastic Straws
* There will be a ban on the import and manufacture of plastic drinking straws.
* There will be no ban on wax-lined paper straws or other non-plastic straws.
* The importation of straws attached to lunch juice boxes and drink pouches will be banned as at January 1, 2021. This deadline was arrived at based on the Government’s discussions with the private sector regarding the timeframe for the conversion of existing equipment.
* For the medical sector as well as persons with disabilities, drinking straws made from alternative materials such as paper or bamboo are not always suitable. In light of this, exemptions will be examined in consultation with key stakeholders. Applications for such exemptions should be applied through the NEPA.
Procedures For Exemptions
* The guidelines for application for exemptions for the specific categories of plastic packaging materials will be developed by NEPA in consultation with the relevant public sector agencies. These Guidelines will be posted on the JIS and the Agency’s websites as well as circulated to the affected private sector stakeholders.
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
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Your news in a nutshell
Your news in a nutshell- 4.6 quake felt islandwide
- Crawford crates PNP euphoria
- Scandal bag ban, and more
- Security issue at Supreme Court building
- Avoid croc habitats during heavy rains -NEPA
- Mental health, suicide helpline established
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1. 4.6 quake felt islandwide
1. 4.6 quake felt islandwideJamaicans in all but one parish reported yesterday that they felt a minor earthquake. In a statement yesterday, the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, Mona, in St Andrew, confirmed that the island had experienced an earthquake around 1:47 p.m. The epicentre was located at approximately 4km east of Angels in St Catherine and had a magnitude of 4.6 in focal depth. See full story on The Gleaner’s website.
2. Crawford creates PNP euphoria
Having had their fill of platform utterances, tailored political dubplates and rallying cries, the rain clouds that eventually burst over the National Arena in Kingston yesterday afternoon did little to dampen the euphoria of Comrades at the People’s National Party’s (PNP) 80th annual Conference. See full story on The Gleaner’s website.
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3. Scandal bag ban, and more …
3. Scandal bag ban, and more …The Government this morning announced bans on single-use plastic bags and straws as well as Styrofoam. The bans take effect on January 1, 2019. See full story on The Gleaner’s website.
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4. Security issue at Supreme Court building
4. Security issue at Supreme Court buildingThis morning’s ceremonial opening of the Michaelmas Term of the Home Circuit Court at the Supreme Court building in downtown Kingston was disrupted by a security issue. See full story on The Gleaner’s website.
5. Avoid croc habitats during heavy rains – NEPA
The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is advising the public to exercise extreme caution in areas close to swamps, rivers, gullies and other known crocodile habitats, as the animals are likely to be displaced during the heavy rains. See full story on The Gleaner’s website.
6. Mental health, suicide helpline established
A mental health/suicide helpline is to be established by the Ministry of Health in partnership with the non-governmental organisation Choose Life International (CLI) to provide support to persons in need of assistance. See full story on The Gleaner’s website.
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Your news in a nutshell
- Holness looks to Israel
- Ja fishermen stuck in Colombia
- $98m NWA drain cleaning programme
- Man arrested after drug bust
- Robust sports Town Hall meeting expected
- ‘Rock Star’ named as person of interest
1. Holness looks to Israel
Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, has signalled that his administration is open to establishing a framework for cooperation with Israel on national security issues such as cybersecurity. See full story on The Gleaner’s website.
2. Ja fishermen stuck in Colombia
Twenty-eight Jamaican fishermen who are currently in San Andres, an island off the Colombian coast, are itching to return home after being rescued at sea last week. See full story on The Gleaner’s website.
3. $98m NWA drain cleaning
The National Works Agency (NWA) says it is to undertake a $95.8 million disaster mitigation programme. The NWA says this is the second such drain cleaning programme implemented since the start of the 2018 hurricane season and is to be rolled out islandwide. See full story on The Gleaner’s website.
4. Man arrested after drug bust
The police are reporting that a man was arrested during an operation on Kensington Crescent, St Andrew where they allegedly seized approximately 196 pounds of ganja and approximately one kilogramme of cocaine. See full story on The Gleaner’s website.
5. Robust sports Town Hall meeting expected
Milton Walker, group head of news and sports for the RJRGLEANER Communications Group, expects a “robust and fruitful” discussion when the second edition of the RJRGLEANER Sports Town Hall debate takes place this evening at the Mico University College auditorium, starting at 8.30. See full story on The Gleaner’s website.
6. ‘Rock Star’ named as person of interest
Detectives attached to the Morant Police Criminal Investigation Branch in St Thomas have listed Brandon McIntosh, otherwise called ‘Rock Star’, of Ivan Scheme, Duckenfield in the parish, as a Person of Interest. See full story on The Gleaner’s website.
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Your news in a nutshell
Your news in a nutshell- Schools bemoan scarcity of healthy food supplies
- Errol Miller death a huge loss
- 200 ganja farmers for CanEx Ja programme
- Nearly $100m in cash forfeited to State
- Judge rejects application to split charges
- Stop abusing seniors
1. Schools bemoan scarcity of healthy food supplies
Concerns are being raised in the education sector about few or no alternatives to bulla cakes and other high-sugar products following their withdrawal from public schools. Education Minister Ruel Reid, while addressing the 54th Jamaica Teachers’ Association’s Annual Conference earlier this year, had announced that several food items, including the popular bulla cakes, would be removed from local schools as part of a campaign to promote healthier eating among students. See full story on The Gleaner’s website.
2. Errol Miller death a huge loss
Managing Director of Flow Jamaica Stephen Price has described the passing of Errol “EK” Miller, Executive Chairman of the Flow Foundation, as a significant loss, adding that the entire company is extremely saddened. See full story on The Gleaner’s website.
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3. 200 ganja farmers for CanEx Ja programme
3. 200 ganja farmers for CanEx Ja programmeJamaican health and wellness distribution company, Zimmer & Co, has sponsored 200 local farmers to attend the CANEX Business Conference and Expo free of cost. The third staging of CanEx Jamaica will take place September 27-29, 2018 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Montego Bay, St. James. See full story on The Gleaner’s website.
4. Nearly $100m in cash forfeited to State
Nearly $100 million in cash, including $68 million taken from two suspected South African ‘money mules’, was turned over to the Government’s coffers in the first five months of the current fiscal year. See full story on The Gleaner’s website.
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5. Judge rejects application to split charges
5. Judge rejects application to split chargesJustice Vivienne Harris, who is presiding over what has been dubbed the ‘police death squad trial’, has rejected an application by one of the attorneys representing police constable Collis ‘Chucky’ Brown to have the five-count indictment against him separated. See full story on The Gleaner’s website.
6. Stop abusing seniors
Labour and Social Security Minister Shahine Robinson has encouraged Jamaicans to protect the elderly by reporting incidents of abuse meted out to them to the police or the National Council for Senior Citizens. See full story on The Gleaner’s website.
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