The JLP’s Manifesto has 48,557 words, PNP’s Manifesto has 19,416

The word “Jamaica” is used 414 times in the JLP Manifesto and 103 times in the PNP Manifesto

The word “People” is mentioned 43 times in the JLP Manifesto and 50 times in the PNP Manifesto

More to be added soon!

In a statement issued late last night, Henry said: “In light of the ongoing attacks on the Jamaica Development Infrastructure Programme (JDIP), which continue despite the Prime Minister and I having acted to address the issue, as the line minister, I take full responsibility for the issues which have arisen, and today tendered my resignation as Minister of Transport and Works with immediate effect.” He added: “There is nothing to hide about my stewardship of the JDIP, which is very important to the country, and I look forward to the conclusion of the ongoing investigations.”

Henry also highlighted that he has not resigned as the Member of Parliament for Central Clarendon, and said he will now be focusing more of his energy on his constituency at this time.

Following a meeting with members of staff earlier this morning, it was decided that stricter disciplinary measures would be put in place at the school. These include complete adherence to uniform regulations, compulsory attendance at all classes, the prohibition of the use of cellular phones by students, and exclusion of students involved in gang activities.

A statement was issued today by the Jamaica Labour Party (through Minister of Information, Daryl Vaz), which included the following:

“Golding said he had planned to lead the party into a second term of government and demit office within two years thereafter. He said the challenges of the last four years have taken their toll and it was appropriate now to make way for new leadership to continue the programmes of economic recovery and transformation while mobilising the party for victory in the next general elections.”

Gregory’s 19 year old sister is now being sought in connection with this murder. Reports indicate that she is a disturbed young woman with serious behavioural problems. It is believed that the child was the outlet for his sister’s anger, as she had numerous ongoing quarrels with her parents and other family members.

Coke reportedly plead guilty to one count of trafficking in narcotics and firearm trafficking under the RICO Act. He also pleaded guilty to one count of assault.

Coke now reportedly faces a maximum sentence of 23 years in prison, and prosecutors will reportedly be asking that the maximum sentenced be imposed.

Prosecutors allege that since 1990, Coke controlled an International drug ring from Tivoli Gardens in West Kingston. While cocaine and marijuana were being sent into the US, investigators alleged that guns and other firearms were sent from the US to other drug leaders in Jamaica. Officials said that they had wiretap information, informants and other evidence allegedly linking Coke to drug dealing dating back to 1994.

He will be sentenced on December 8 at 4 p.m.

According to reports, 6 year old Howard Johnson Jr was lured to the back of their father’s house on Nelson Street in Jones Town by his sister, who then stabbed him to death. Johnson’s five-year-old sister reportedly witnessed the incident, and is expected to feature prominently in the proceedings.

Media reports have indicated that attacker has been through a life of trauma, which include being allegedly raped twice, the first time at age 12. As a child she also reportedly witnessed a bloody knife fight between her parents, who later separate. Additionally, a little over a year ago her brother was murdered by gunmen.

The Constant Spring police report that Mais was the sole passenger in a taxi which was involved in a collision with a BMW X5 motor vehicle on Highland Drive in Havendale, St. Andrew, at about 7:30 pm last night. Police say the driver of the X5 apparently exited the vehicle armed with a handgun and fired shots at the taxi, one of which hit Mais in the head. He later died while undergoing treatment at the Kingston Public Hospital.

It’s alleged that the angry X5 driver was upset that his vehicle had been struck, and retaliated by firing shots into the taxi. The driver of the high-end sport utility vehicle sped away from the scene and is still at large. The taxi driver, who escaped injury, was questioned by the police and released.

During this summer (2011), Red Bull Speed Trap will circle the island to measure the top speed of every Jamaican that wants to come out and run. A speed device will measure the top speed of each runner in the 15 metre “speed zone”. The fastest male and fastest female for each day will win a Puma goodie bag.

Red Bull Speed Trap is unlike any other running competition; all others measure time while the Red Bull Speed Trap measures one’s individual velocity. David Riley, Head Coach of Wolmers Boys School, says he is excited about the innovative twist that is ingrained in the competition. “Measuring speeds in sprinting is truly a great approach as it presents an opportunity to gather data that can be used to deduce a better understanding of why Jamaicans run so fast.

Get ready to run in the Red Bull Speed Trap nearest you!
June 21 – Shell Gas Station – Waterloo (Kingston)
June 23 – Shell Gore Terrace – Constant Spring (Kingston)
July 5 – Courts – Old Habour (St. Catherine)
July 6 – Stoplight Wholesale – Maypen (Clarendon)
July 7 – Heavens Texaco Mandeville

Tyndell told the court that he was kissing his girlfriend outside the Coronation Market in downtown Kingston when he discovered the mark on her breast. He said he was kissing her neck, but that she tried to prevent him from kissing her breast by saying it would give her cancer. Tyndell was quoted saying “I then stopped to wipe off her face as she was sweating, and then I saw the hicky. I asked what is this! I asked her three times. I was just so angry, I hit her.”

The complainant was told to investigate the cost of a dental bridge procedure for her to replace the tooth, then return to court with the information on June 17 when Tyndell will be sentenced for wounding with intent.