$700-m election budget

February 05, 2016 in Regional

THE Government is set to spend close to $700 million on the upcoming general election, according to the latest figures quoted by Director of Elections Orrette Fisher at a press conference held at the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) yesterday. Fisher said it will take about...

Kidnapping suspect nabbed on cruise ship from Jamaica

February 04, 2016 in Regional

MIAMI, Florida (CMC) –The United States law enforcement officials say they have arrested a man wanted for the alleged kidnapping after he arrived here on a cruise ship from Jamaica. The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency said the unidentified person is now awaiting extradition to...

Best team assembled to combat crime—PM

February 03, 2016 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_9639" align="alignleft" width="300"] President Anthony Carmona, right, looks on as Prime Minister Keith Rowley congratulates the newest addition to the Ministry of National Security, Glenda Jennings-Smith, during a ceremony at the Office of the President, St Ann's, yesterday.[/caption] To combat the brazenness of criminals and...