JAMAICA NOW: ‘Chicken Rush’ in Hellshire | Water samples tested E. coli-positive | SSL payout in May
Apr 11th, 2025 | Category: Jamaica Now | 10:28#JamaicaGleaner #JamaicaNow APRIL 11, 2025: Portmore residents descended on washed up container of chicken in Hellshire, St Catherine… The Health Ministry on Tuesday said some water samples from systems operated by the National Water Commission (NWC) have tested positive for the bacteria E. coli… Murders are down 35 per cent but rights group, Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) has a concern… The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) will hold a run-off on Sunday to help decide its Westmoreland Western Candidate for the next general election… Victims of the alleged Stocks and Security Limited (SSL) fraud to start getting payouts in May… Greg Christie declines invitation to stay on as Integrity Commission’s executive director.
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