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RACKELL WILSON, the Portland nurse whose enrolled-assistant licence was suspended by the Nursing Council of Jamaica, has been shortlisted for a Prime Minister’s Youth Award. Wilson is nominated alongside Ryan Small, Sean Hylton and Oneil Clarke in the Youth In Service… More: continued here

WESTERN BUREAU: For persons living in proximity to the Lucea West River, dredging its bed would help to alleviate the problem of flooding they sometimes experience.However, Easton Edwards thinks it will take more than dredging to solve the problem… More: continued here

WESTERN BUREAU: FOR THE past 27 years, William ‘Shorty’ Sinclair has lived along the banks of the Lucea West River in Hanover. Despite the many occasions the river has overflown its banks, he has no plans to relocate. The 81-year-old, who owns one of several… More: continued here

The murder of a policeman in Clarendon yesterday added to an already challenging year for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The fallen policeman is the 10th member of the JCF killed this year. He has been identified as 36-year-old Constable Steve Brown, who served… More: continued here

The Jamaica Used Car Dealers Association has backed Government’s decision to fully roll out E10 gasolene despite the lingering concerns of hundreds of motorists.”We completely and totally endorse E10. We think it is a great step in the right direction … More: continued here

Jamaicans living in Costa Rica are facing more visa restrictions today as that country’s government responds to an upsurge in crime, allegedly linked to gangs from the island. With the new regime, Jamaicans living in Costa Rica will be required to submit their cases… More: continued here

As the world looks at commemorating World AIDS Day tomorrow, an estimated 27,000 Jamaicans are living with HIV. World AIDS Day has been observed globally on that date every year since 1988, and Jamaica has been contributing its fair share to the fight,… More: continued here

Communities across the island are being called upon to position themselves to play a greater role in their own future, especially at a time when Jamaica is facing some of its greatest challenges. The island is struggling through harsh times highlighted by growing… More: continued here