Home | RJR News - Jamaican News Online
WEBLimited fallout expected locally as US dockworkers suspend strike. By Prince Moore Local businesses are breathing a sigh of relief after the...
Home | RJR News - Jamaican News Online
WEBPSOJ calls for feedback to its proposal for consolidated 'Emancipendence' holiday
Tropical storm warning, hurricane watch issued for Jamaica
WEBJul 2, 2021 · This means that tropical storm conditions, including possible sustained wind speeds of 63 to 118 miles per hour, are expected to affect Jamaica, while hurricane conditions also pose a possible threat to the island in 36 hours or less.
Parliamentarians encouraged to speed up passage of JTC Bill
WEB2 days ago · The Education Transformation and Oversight Committee is urging parliamentarians to move briskly in passing the Jamaica Teaching Council Bill. The Joint Select Committee of Parliament has been examining the bill since February 2022. Providing an update on the 365 recommendations in the Orlando ...
Home | RJR News - Jamaican News Online
WEBTennessee factory under investigation after 11 workers swept away in Hurricane Helene flooding
Flash Flood Watch continues for large sections of Jamaica
WEBSep 24, 2024 · The Meteorological Service of Jamaica has continued the Flash Flood Watch for low-lying and flood prone areas of southern and northern parishes, while extending it to the remaining parishes until 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The large area of disturbed weather that has been producing heavy showers ...
Health Ministry Warns Of Spike In COVID-19 Cases
WEBAug 9, 2024 · The Health Ministry says the country recorded 176 COVID-19 cases last month, a 16 per cent increase from the 152 recorded in June.
Jamaica Now Under Hurricane Warning
WEBJul 1, 2024 · Jamaica is now under a Hurricane Warning as Category 4 Hurricane Beryl continues to move over the eastern Caribbean on a track
NRSC urges gov't to accelerate road repair programmes
WEB2 days ago · "To the extent that we can fix the roads and make it more easier for pedestrians to traverse and for vehicles to traverse, make it easier for pedestrians to cross the roads, make it less likely that cars are going to swing from potholes, increase the road markings so people can see where they are going, increase the number of signs on roads so that people can be warned about danger ahead - if ...
Road repairs will resume as soon as weather permits, says gov't
WEB2 days ago · With the further deterioration of the road network following weeks of heavy rainfall, the government is seeking to reassure citizens that rehabilitation work will resume, as soon as the weather permits. There have been recent appeals and protests by motorists and residents of various communities ...