Century Aluminium pumped US$34 million (about J$5.3 billion) into capital upgrades at its majority-owned Jamalco alumina refinery, racing to sever the operation’s dependence on the island’s power grid after Hurricane Melissa exposed the…
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Jamaican Track Star Fatally Stabbed In Missouri; Woman Charged With Murder
A 23-year-old student-athlete from Jamaica has died following a stabbing incident in Jefferson City, Missouri. […] The post Jamaican Track Star Fatally Stabbed In Missouri; Woman Charged With Murder appeared first on McKoysNews.
Market Integrity on Trial: Lee-Chin’s Manipulation Warning Puts Jamaica’s Thin Equity Market Under the Microscope
When the chairman of a systemically important financial institution publicly alleges stock market manipulation, investors should pay attention. Michael Lee-Chin, chairman of NCB Financial Group, has called for stiffer penalties against what he…
St Ann Man Charged for Holding Teen Captive and Sexually Assaulting Her
BAMBOO, St. Ann — A 33-year-old man is behind bars facing a string of serious […] The post St Ann Man Charged for Holding Teen Captive and Sexually Assaulting Her appeared first on…
Three Westmoreland Women Facing Charges After Gas Station Fire Attack in Whithorn
Westmoreland, Jamaica — Police in the Westmoreland Division say criminal charges are pending against three […] The post Three Westmoreland Women Facing Charges After Gas Station Fire Attack in Whithorn appeared first on…
John Robert Giscome: The Jamaican Gold Rush Pioneer Who Helped Map Northern Canada
Across northern British Columbia, rivers, trails, and communities carry the name Giscome — a lasting marker of a Jamaican-born prospector whose journey stretched from the Caribbean to the frontiers of North America. John…
GraceKennedy and Elhydro Launch In-Store Top-Up Service for Rural School Bus Programme
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Parents and students in rural communities now have easier access to funds […] The post GraceKennedy and Elhydro Launch In-Store Top-Up Service for Rural School Bus Programme appeared first on…
Ministry of Agriculture Monitors Egg Supply Amid Hurricane Melissa Recovery
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is keeping a close watch […] The post Ministry of Agriculture Monitors Egg Supply Amid Hurricane Melissa Recovery appeared first on McKoysNews.
Main Suspect Surrenders in Denham Town Murders; Police Seek Two Others
KINGSTON, Jamaica — One of the primary suspects in the fatal shooting that claimed the […] The post Main Suspect Surrenders in Denham Town Murders; Police Seek Two Others appeared first on McKoysNews.
Chinese Community Donates J$1 Million to Support St Mary’s Preparatory Rebuilding
Montego Bay, St James — The Chinese community in Montego Bay has contributed J$1 million […] The post Chinese Community Donates J$1 Million to Support St Mary’s Preparatory Rebuilding appeared first on McKoysNews.