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JAMAICA’S POPULATION IS NOT LIKELY TO EXCEED THREE MILLION, SAYS THE PLANNING INSTITUTE!

JAMAICA’S POPULATION IS NOT LIKELY TO EXCEED THREE MILLION, SAYS THE PLANNING INSTITUTE!

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) says Jamaica’s population is not likely to exceed three million, based on the reduction in current fertility rates, high external migration, and declining mortality. The institute is asserting that Jamaica’s population is not growing out of control. PIOJ’s manager of population, Toni-Shae Freckleton says the view is supported by data from the population and housing census and projections coming out of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica. She notes that Jamaica’s population is … Read entire article »

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A 4.8 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE ROCKS JAMAICA EARLY THIS MORNING!

A 4.8 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE ROCKS JAMAICA EARLY THIS MORNING!

4.8 Magnitude earthquake felt in Jamaica Saturday, March 10, 2012  A 4.8 Magnitude earthquake occurred at 03:34: AM this morning, 102 km NNE of Port Maria, Saint Mary, and 140 km (87 miles) NNE (17°) from KINGSTON, Jamaica. The quake was reportedly felt in sections of Kingston, St. Andrew, Portmore and Spanish Town. Residents reported being woken out of bed after feeling houses shaking and the sounds of roofs rattling. A quake with a magnitude of 5.4 had also struck … Read entire article »

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IS DOWNTOWN KINGSTON ON A REBIRTH?

IS DOWNTOWN KINGSTON ON A REBIRTH?

Sunday, January 22, 2012 —– LAST Sunday, I made my way from Rebel Salute in St Elizabeth to the Kingston Waterfront. I was responding to an invitation from Dr Dennis Howard for what was described as Rhythm and Brunch. It was a wake-up call and enchanting experience. The East Car Park at Victoria Pier was transformed by the team of Jackie Tyson and Dennis Howard through their From Thought to Finish — Jahmento, creating an environment which saw … Read entire article »

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MARLEY’S GRANDDAUGHTER FIND FOR WEED!

MARLEY’S GRANDDAUGHTER FIND FOR WEED!

From The Jamaica Observer Sunday, December 25, 2011 DONISHA Prendergast, the granddaughter of reggae legend Bob Marley, was on Thursday fined $100 after pleading guilty in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court to possession of a small quantity of marijuana. The 26-year-old Prendergast paid the fine and avoided being sent to jail for 10 days. PRENDERGAST… cops found three bags containing the ganja   Prendergast was arrested on November 21 after police officers, who were doing spot-checks along Water Lane in … Read entire article »

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