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Road block by ŕesidents in the vicinity of homestead on old harbor road causing major traffic a vehicle diverting to Cromartie and John's Road via Valdes Road.
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If you are in the area please update me on the situation and send me pictures.
His Excellency, the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen, Governor-General of Jamaica, in consultation with the security forces, has declared a State of Public Emergency for the geographical area comprising the St. Andrew South Police Division and sections of the St. Andrew Central Police Division.
This declaration follows a significant increase in violent criminal activities within these areas, particularly in communities such as Waltham Park Road, Maxfield Avenue, and Waterhouse. These locations have been identified as hotspots for gang-related warfare which poses public safety risks to residents as well as commuters and bystanders given their use as public thoroughfares.
The assessment indicates that the current level of violence and criminal activity in these communities is extensive and exceeds the capacity of standard policing measures to effectively stabilize the affected communities and restore public order.
Under a State of Public Emergency, enhanced security measures will allow our security forces to disrupt criminal networks, apprehend perpetrators, and create an environment conducive to sustainable peace. These measures will continue to be implemented with strict adherence to constitutional safeguards and the protection of citizens’ rights.
Furthermore, the Government of Jamaica will also continue to address root causes of violence in these communities by actively engaging stakeholders to ensure that accompanying social intervention programmes will provide long-term solutions to the social and economic challenges faced by residents.
The boundaries of the State of Public Emergency are defined as follows:
East: Starting at the foot of Red Hills at the intersection of Perkins Boulevard, Molynes Road and Red Hills Road, extending in a south-easterly direction along Molynes Road to its intersection with Hagley Park Road and Eastwood Park Road. Continuing in a westerly direction along Hagley Park Road to the intersection with Omara Road, and then onto Chisholm Avenue to the point of intersection with Maxfield Avenue.
South: Extending in a south-westerly direction from the intersection of Chisholm Avenue and Maxfield Avenue, along Maxfield Avenue onto East Avenue to the coastline in the vicinity of Petrojam and extending along the said coastline in the vicinity of the Kingston Container Terminal to the Portmore Causeway Bridge.
West: Continuing in a north-westerly direction from the Portmore Causeway Bridge along the Fresh River and the shared parish border of St Andrew and St Catherine to the west of Riverton, and extending to the vicinity of the western most end of Belvedere Road to Ferry secondary road.
North: Extending in an easterly direction along Belvedere Road to Ferry Road to the foot of Red Hills at the intersection of Perkins Boulevard, Molynes Road and Red Hills Road, the start point.
The Government and the security forces will continue to take all necessary actions to protect the safety of residents and restore normalcy.
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Hi Mr Darby again the community of Lodge St Ann has been without water for the last eight weeks.With rain falling so often it cannot be the absence of water. Whoever had the job of turning on the water is not doing his job for whatever reason. I am therefore asking for your help again to resolve this matter. Thanks.
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Greetings,
I live Sanguinetti Sanguinetti Dist, Clarendon. No regular supply for about 12 years. MP - Henriques ( missing in action) Councillor- Trevor Gordon No regular water supply for about 12 years.
Several illegal connections after passing White Shop. This makes it almost impossible for anyone beyond the New Testament church of God to get any. Massive leak, just beyond this same church. Not ever the ( last) stand pipe has any. District is between two ( 2 ) rivers.
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Areas supplied by the Constant Spring plant have been with water since Saturday. Some areas had water early this morning, but those who were not awake did not benefit.
The matter is very serious, and we need to hear from the Management of the NWC and the Minister.
Since the former head Mark Barnett is no longer the head of the NWC, the organization has been without a permanent head.
The service of the NWC has not been at a tolerable level for a number of years. Some staff members do make an effort to serve the people.
If you are having water challenges in your area, send a WhatsApp message at 876 816-5261. Give the name of the area and the period that you have been having water challenges. State who is your MP and parish Councillor.
Vice-president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah avoids runoff vote, as win extends Swapo party’s 34-year hold on power.
She is the first female President of Namibia.
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National Unity Platform (NUP) claims that Pop Star Bobby Wine has been injured. It is alleged that this happened in a police confrontation in Uganda. Bobby is the Ugandan Opposition Leader. Members of his party claim persons had planned to kill Bobby Wine.
Bobby Wine has performed in Jamaica.
Wine was shot in the leg outside the capital of Kampala, the NUP reported. The local police are refuting this, claiming that the politician fell.
Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, was the main opposition frontrunner in the presidential elections in January 2021 and lost to President Yoweri Museveni. There were widespread allegations of election fraud and intimidation during the last presidential elections.
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Holiday Closure of Jamaica/Cuba Eye Care Programme
The Ministry of Health & Wellness wishes to advise the public that the Jamaica/Cuba Eye Care programme at the St. Joseph’s Hospital will be close to the public for its Christmas break from December 11, 2024, to January 17, 2025 and all clinical operations will be suspended.
Persons with enquires are asked to contact the Programme at 1-876-822-2755; 876-218-2205 and 876-633-7793-6.
Regular services will resume on Monday, January 20, 2025.
The Ministry of Health & Wellness apologies for any inconvenience that this may cause.
The reports about the two students who lost their lives when a taxi crashed this week tell a story of our society. The student deaths resulted from police chasing a taxi. It is not about an indiscipline driver causing the deaths of two students.
The media and all the well-thinking people of this country should say with one voice, "When the police stop you, stop!
Let me say it for the umpteenth time, "High fines will not reduce the carnage on our roads." Removing those mentally deranged drivers from our streets will reduce the carnage on our roads.
Do you want to help? Click on the link below to report a vehicle and a driver that should be off our roads.
It will be interesting to see how many people will act.
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NWC should return service to areas without water that are served by the Constant Spring station by 2200 EST tonight.
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Some areas served by the NWC Constant Spring treatment facility are now facing a crisis with no water in the pipes. Residents have been without water since Saturday, November 30, 2023. Before that, the water pressure was low. A Bark Di Trute supporter said that he saw a heavy water flow on Constant Spring Road, which seemed to have resulted from a broken water main.
The matter was reported to the National Water Commission. NWC says they are dealing with the inflow challenge.
Mi sorry fi di poor police dem. Dem complain say dem naw work, and when dem do dem work, dem blame dem.
It is amazing how people in traditional and non-traditional media are blaming the police for the deaths of those two students who lost their lives in a taxi in Clarendon yesterday.
Am I to assume that when police see people who could be criminals in a vehicle, they should not chase them? The police should leave them alone so they can continue to be a menace to society. I say no. Chase them, capture them, and charge them, and we hope the court can convict them and put them away for a long time.
It is the transportation system that is in a mess and not the police force. Many of us support the nastiness we see on our roads.
I would suggest that the transport authority set up a website which gives commuters access to all PPV vehicle licenses on the roads so that commuters can know which vehicles are legal. Commuters could use the app to take a pictures and report the illegal ones.
When a society allows wickedness to reign, we hug up criminals, we hug up indiscipline, we hug up the nastiness, and then we have no choice but to hug up the results of all of this. We can only hope and pray that retribution doesn't reach us.
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Greetings Dir Derby. For two weeks we had no complaints about the Spanish Town bus but today we are many steps backwards. I joined the everlasting long line at about 1:45. I asked the person at the front of the line and was told that they were waiting from after 12 noon. No JUTC worker in the Transport Center was able to tell me when a bus would arrive. Before I started writing this, a regular size bus came in, followed by a train from Spanish Town. The drivers turned off the digital number and left without loading. I enquired as to whether they were on strike; nobody knew. It is now 2:38 as I continue. I have video of the everlasting long line. It has now doubled. I wish some media person could be here to see the line.
Sir Derby, to continue; it is now 2:57 and one train is here loading. A 26 that travels via Hagley Park Road to Spanish Town should be leaving the Transport Center at 3:00 PM is not yet here. The 26 parks further up along the line from where the 23A parks. However due to indicipline a "CAGE' was built some time ago in order to prevent persons from skipping the line. Those persons who are already in the cage when the 26 arrives have a difficulty getting out to board the 26. This means that persons in the line who came long after many of us will get to board a bus before us
It is now 3:07 and the 3:00 PM 26 bus arrives.
So persons skipped the 26 bus line because there is no cage. This is my reason for thinking that we should all Spanish Town bus at the front the exit if the cage whether it is travelling via Hagley Park Road or Washington Boulevard. The inspector could not prevent persons from skipping the line just now. ALL SPANISH TOWN SHOULD BOARD AT THE EXIT OF THE CAGE. It is not ok for persons who arrive at 3 get to board the bus before persons who arrive before 2. Is it that the persons who manage the JUTC are not thinking or, they just don' t care? The 26 is now leaving the Transport Center at 3:22. Some persons would like to catch the the train in Spanish Town to Old Harbour. No traffic when travel by rail and it is a bit cheaper. But with a system like this those of us who ate going beyond Spanish Town are forced to find more money for bus fare and will not get home before night. It is now 3:30. You will receive this message and the ones before may 3 to 4 hours from now.
Editor's Note:
If we put more JUTC buses on the road to improve the transportation system without improving the management and the workforce, commuters will not see improved services.
Press Release From NWC - 20241202:
To: The News Editor
Customers in Mannings Hill Road, Red Hills Road and environs in St. Andrew are likely experiencing low water pressure or intermittent supply disruptions due to reduced production at the Constant Spring Treatment Facility.
The National Water Commission is working dilligently to improve production levels and restore regular water supply distribution as soon as possible.
Areas impacted: Mannings Hill Road, Red Hills Road, Queensborough, upper sections of Constant Spring Road, upper sections of Molynes Road
The NWC apologizes to its valued customers for any inconvenience that may be caused and seeks to assure them that every effort is being made to restore regular water supply in the shortest possible time.
Members of the Officer Corp of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) were returned to their posts unopposed during a meeting of the Party's Central Executive at Belmont Road on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Party Chairman Robert Montague, General Secretary Dr. Horace Chang and Treasurer Daryl Vaz were among the officers returned to their posts.
Delroy Williams, Charles Sinclair, Richard Creary and Dr. Andrew Wheatley were returned as Deputy General Secretaries, while Leslie Campbell was re-elected as Deputy Treasurer.
Ambassador Cliff Stone, Professor Oswald Harding, Dorothy Carter Bradford and Dorothy Lightbourne were re-elected as Trustees of the Jamaica Labour Party.
The Central Executive is the second-highest decision-making body of the Party.
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Only one video entry is allowed per person. Deadline is January 31, 2025, 1200 hours EST. For further information, send a WhatsApp message to 876 816-5261. You must attend the fun day to receive your prize.
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The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is deeply saddened to announce the untimely passing of Councillor Jermaine Hyatt of the Denham Town Division.
Councillor Hyatt passed away on Saturday night at the Spanish Town Hospital.
Mayor Andrew Swaby expressed profound sorrow at the loss, stating, "Once again, the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation family—Councillors, staff, and I—are plunged into mourning. This time, we grieve the loss of Councillor Jermaine Hyatt, a brilliant, pleasant, and promising leader who always carried himself with respect and humility."
Serving as a two-term Councillor, Councillor Hyatt was dedicated to representing the residents of Denham Town with pride and humility.
His unwavering commitment to addressing the needs of his division was a hallmark of his leadership. He was also recognized for his articulate advocacy and true bipartisanship, contributing meaningfully to the Council's discussions and debates.
"As recently as our last Council meeting, Councillor Hyatt demonstrated his dedication to service by seconding a resolution, further showcasing his passion for governance. His untimely passing is a tremendous loss not only to the KSAMC but also to the residents of Denham Town, the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), and the nation at large," Mayor Swaby added.
The KSAMC extends its deepest condolences to Councillor Hyatt’s family and friends during this difficult time. "As we mourn his loss, let us keep his loved ones in our thoughts and prayers," Mayor Swaby urged.
Councillor Hyatt’s legacy of humility, respect, and service will long be remembered by those who had the privilege of working alongside him and by the community he served so passionately.
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Namibia is projected to have its first female president. I received the poster shown below a few minutes ago from Namibia:
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A Cold Front is projected to stall just north of the central Caribbean by Tuesday and is forecast to remain across the region for the remainder of the week. The cold front will induce a trough, which is expected to generate unstable weather conditions across most northern parishes during this period.
Consequently, the forecast is for cloudy conditions with periods of showers and thunderstorms, which may be heavy at times, to affect sections of northern parishes and especially north-eastern parishes beginning Tuesday morning and continuing for the remainder of the week. Additionally, strong winds are also forecast primarily across northern parishes during this time.
Fishers on the cays and banks, especially those on the north coast, are urged to exercise extreme caution as sea conditions will deteriorate in the vicinity of showers, thunderstorms, and strong winds.
The Meteorological Service will continue to monitor this system.
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AWAG presents their Zoo Fun Day on December 1, 2024. Bark Di Trute loves animals and encourages you to support this venture. You can be a part of the fun.
If you want to have fun with your animal and make that animal a star on YouTube, enter now!
CLICK HERE and submit your entry.
Only one entry is allowed per person. Deadline is January 31, 2025, 1200 hours EST. For further information, send a WhatsApp message to 876 816-5261. You must attend the fun day to receive your prize.
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Subscribe Now!
Making Donations
- CLICK HERE to donate using PayPal. You will need a debit or a credit card.
- If you want to do a bank transfer, send a WhatsApp message to 876 816-5261 and I will give you the bank information for transferring at least JAD1,000.
- You can also send credit to FLOW cell phone 876 816-5261. Send credit of at least JAD500.
All the best, and share this blog with your friends and family members.
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