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78 Teacher Resignations in Region 2 Since Start of the Academic Year
There have been 78 teacher resignations in Region 2 (St. Thomas, Portland & St. Mary) between September 2019 and February 5, 2020. A figure only surpassed by Region 1 (Kingston & St. Andrew) where there were 134 resignations. The resignations are attributed to teachers accepting jobs at other institutions in Jamaica or overseas; as well […]
5 Persons in Car Accident by Yallahs Pond Treated at Princess Margaret Hospital and Released
The 5 persons in the car accident by Yallahs Pond yesterday were treated at Princess Margaret Hospital and have been released. The accident occurred at approximately 6:00 am yesterday morning and involved a Nissan AD wagon heading to Kingston. It was reported that the driver lost control of the vehicle and headed off into the […]
Testing for the Coronavirus, COVID-19, is Now Possible in Jamaica
Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton has disclosed that testing for the Coronoavirus, COVID-19, can now be done in Jamaica. The disclosure was made during a visit to the National Influenza Centre (NIC), at the University Hospital of the West Indies. Tests will be performed at the NIC with the assistance of the […]
Car Accident by Yallahs Pond; 5 Persons Rushed to Hospital
At approximately 6:00 am this morning there was a car accident involving a Nissan AD wagon heading to Kingston. Reports are that the driver lost control of the vehicle and headed off into the Yallahs Pond. 5 persons from the vehicle were rushed to the hospital and their injuries have not yet been confirmed.
Fatal Shooting at Club Miami by The Yallahs Main Road
A fatal shooting occured yesterday at Club Miami located along the Yallahs Main Road, Baptist District, in St.Thomas. The shooting took place around 3:30 am. Preliminary reports are that a licenced firearm holder hosted an event at Club Miami. He left the venue and was walking toward his vehicle when he saw the now deceased […]
Kiwanis Club Of St. Thomas Annual Community Health and Wellness Fair
The Kiwanis Club of St. Thomas held the 1st staging of their Community Health and Wellness Fair at the Heartease Community Centre on February 12. The fair featured a variety of well known organizations in Jamaica including, among others, CARI-MED, First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union, The Ministry of Health and Wellness, Registrar General Department, National […]
State of the Art Fire Station Slated for St. Thomas
Under the Fire Safety and Protection Programme, the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development will be building a new state of the art fire station in St. Thomas in 2020/21. New fire stations are also slated for the parishes of St. Mary and St. James. Additionally, four fire stations are to be renovated in […]
Jamaica Deportation Flight Proceeds Despite Court Ruling
Notwithstanding a last minute ruling from the Court of Appeal, a chartered flight with 17 people on board has left to Jamaica. 25 people were temporarily rescued from deportation due to the court ruling, however the UK government will be appealing the decision. Before the ruling, 50 people were expected to be on the flight. […]
Youth Baseball League Coming to St. Thomas
The St. Thomas Baseball League is set to have its inaugural season begin on April 22, 2020. The youth league has resulted from collaboration among four schools (Yallahs Primary, Easington Primary, St. Thomas Hill View Prep, and Morant Bay Primary). The league, created by the Andrew Dixon Foundation, is intended to perform the dual […]
Family Court to be Established in St. Thomas
A Family Court is to be established in St. Thomas. Three other Family Courts will also be established in St. Ann; Spanish Town, St. Catherine; and Portmore, St. Catherine. This exercise is being done as a part of the Government’s focus on increasing access to legal and judicial services for citizens’. The disclosure was made […]