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CARICOM, US to conclude Co-operation Framework CARICOM and the US today announced an agreement to conclude a Co-operation Framework. A Joint Statement follows: The Heads of State and Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community met on 25 February with the Secretary of State of the United States of America, Marco Rubio. The article CARICOM, US to conclude Co-operation Framework appeared first on Stabroek News.
Energy among other areas raised by President Ali with Jamaica, Suriname leaders -Holness for State Visit to Guyana By Marcelle Thomas in St Kitts-Nevis As the 50th Caribbean Commu-nity (CARICOM) Regular Heads of Government meeting con-tinued yesterday, President Irfaan Ali held bilateral talks with Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, and Suriname’s President, Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, and is preparing for the first time to host Holness here. The article Energy among other areas raised by President Ali with Jamaica, Suriname leaders appeared first on Stabroek News.
Ministry says 461,000 health vouchers processed since 2024 -enlists 67 private entities to continue programme The Ministry of Health yesterday signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with 67 private health facilities to ensure the continued delivery of its healthcare voucher programmes nationwide, as Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony disclosed that more than 461,000 have been processed since the initiative began in 2024. The article Ministry says 461,000 health vouchers processed since 2024 appeared first on Stabroek News.
GPHC patient, 70, dies after jump from second floor A 70-year-old patient who jumped from a second floor window at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation has died, marking the second such incident at the institution in recent months. The article GPHC patient, 70, dies after jump from second floor appeared first on Stabroek News.
Teen mother died from heart failure, anaemia – autopsy A post-mortem examina-tion conducted on the body of teenaged mother Aleena Preetam, who was found motionless on her bed on Monday, revealed that she died of heart failure and anaemia. The article Teen mother died from heart failure, anaemia – autopsy appeared first on Stabroek News.
Path cleared for gun fight The Court of Appeal has cleared the way for a high-profile judicial review, after setting aside a ruling by the Supreme Court and allowing a licensed firearm holder to challenge the Firearm Licensing Authority’s (FLA) power to seize his weapon without express statutory permission. The ruling follows an October 28, 2021 decision by Justice Chester Stamp to refuse the firearm holder permission to apply for judicial review. Stamp judge also denied the man permission to appeal that decision.
‘You all have a fire inside you’ Adolescent mothers at the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCFJ) in St Andrew were yesterday encouraged not to give up on their dreams, but to pursue them with confidence and determination during a conversation with famed actress and director Phylicia Rashad. Rashad, who is visiting Jamaica for Plié for the Arts’ inaugural Visionary Salon, coaxed the young mothers into sharing their aspirations before advising them of the responsibility and discipline it would take to rebuild after experiencing setbacks.
House to comb through expenditure, revenue measures The Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives will begin its examination of the Estimates of Expenditure over two days next week. The committee, which comprises all members of the Lower House, will also for the first time review the revenue measures that were tabled recently in Parliament alongside the Estimates of Expenditure.
Witness confirms confiscation of 11 guns from 6 cops in deadly Acadia shooting A retired detective sergeant testified yesterday that he had seized 11 firearms from six policemen involved in the 2013 fatal shooting of three men on Acadia Drive in Kingston. The witness also testified that he submitted those weapons to the forensic laboratory for ballistic testing, along with two weapons and ammunition that were recovered at the scene.
Gov’t eyes tomato juice for schools WESTERN BUREAU: Floyd Green, minister of agriculture, fisheries and mining, has revealed plans to introduce a locally produced tomato-based juice into Jamaica’s school nutrition programme, positioning it as part of a broader strategy to improve children’s diets while creating a stable market for farmers.