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Rugby Union president dead
Chairman of the Jamaica Ruby Union, Jacob Thompson is dead.

Shaw responds to corruption downgrade
The Minister of Finance, Audley Shaw said he sees no reason to take issue with Transparency International’s 2009 Corruption Perception Index which suggested increased corruption in Jamaica.

New BOJ governor assume duties on Monday
The finance minister today announced that Brian Wynter, the new Governor of the Bank of Jamaica will assume duties on Monday.

More Water restrictions coming
The National Water Commission (NWC) has again been forced to implement nightly water restrictions in sections of the Corporate Area served by the Mona and Hope Water Supply systems.

Teenager arrested for pensioner’s death
The police have arrested the 16-year-old girl who was named as a person of interest in the murder of a 93-year-old man in St Thomas on Wednesday.

Police warn Promoters about unauthorized public events
The police are warning entertainment promoters that they face prosecution for staging public events without permission from Divisional Commanders.

JLP Conference to cause several Traffic Changes
Motorists are being advised that traffic changes will be made on Sunday to facilitate the JLP’s annual conference at the National Arena in Kingston.

Another Bog Walk murder
The Bog Walk police in St. Catherine are now probing the murder of 33- year-old Martino Bailey of Pleasant Hill, in the community.

NAJ continue wage talks with Labour Ministry today
The Nurses Association of Jamaica is now continuing its latest round of wage talks at the Labour Ministry.

Lambert wants Public Sector Transformation Unit to engage Jamaicans in process
Trade Unionist, Lambert Brown wants the team assigned to spearhead the restructuring of the public sector to engage Jamaicans in the transformation process.

Other Articles

• UNICEF says Jamaican children in jeopardy
• JTA wants CXC registration deadline pushed back
• Reverend Paul Lewis back in court today
• Jurors arrested for taking money for murder case return to court Monday
• Dispute brewing between NWU and Grand Palladium
• Civil servants reminded to make declarations by December 31
• Arnold Foote re-elected president of global consul association
• Old Church Road closes today
• Air Jamaica divestment depends on IMF
• CDA head speaks on role of protecting children in homes
• Candle light vigil for children
• Update: Policeman allegedly held with drugs granted bail
• Mayor sounds warning to delinquent vendors
• Jamaican Prime Minister heads to Trinidad
• Financial Analyst says more economic downgrades to come