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Hanover businesses ignoring fire safety advice, laments chief … says absence of penalties undermining standards
WESTERN BUREAU:
Dewayne Grant, superintendent for the Hanover Division of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), has raised alarm over what he describes as the dismissive attitude of some Hanover business operators towards fire safety warnings despite hazardous conditions within their establishments requiring urgent attention.
In fact, he told The Gleaner that most business establishments in Hanover could be classified as fire hazards, posing serious risks to both operators and customers.
Dewayne Grant, superintendent for the Hanover Division of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), has raised alarm over what he describes as the dismissive attitude of some Hanover business operators towards fire safety warnings despite hazardous conditions within their establishments requiring urgent attention.
In fact, he told The Gleaner that most business establishments in Hanover could be classified as fire hazards, posing serious risks to both operators and customers.
Updated 22 hours ago
Portmore outlast Caribbean champions
Portmore United booked their place in Sunday's Jamaica Premier League (JPL) Super final after an enthralling 4-2 win over Mount Pleasant in the second leg of their semi-final tie at the National Stadium yesterday, for a 4-3 aggregate win.
Goals from Tarick Ximines (23rd minute) and Ronaldo Robinson (28th) turned the tie around to put Portmore 2-1 up on aggregate.
Mount Pleasant’s Raheem Edwards pulled one back to make it 2-2 on aggregate, though his side trailed 2-1 on the night with a goal in the 62nd minute.
Goals from Tarick Ximines (23rd minute) and Ronaldo Robinson (28th) turned the tie around to put Portmore 2-1 up on aggregate.
Mount Pleasant’s Raheem Edwards pulled one back to make it 2-2 on aggregate, though his side trailed 2-1 on the night with a goal in the 62nd minute.
Updated 21 hours ago
New-look Reggae Boyz squad for Unity Cup
May 20, 2026
Shatta Wale happy for Best African Dancehall Entertainer award - Artiste’s Shattafest Ghana also wins Concert of the Year at IRAWMA
On Sunday, African dancehall titan Shatta Wale locked in his spot as a powerhouse in global dancehall, walking away with two major trophies at the 43rd International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA).
The artiste took home the plaques for Best African Dancehall Entertainer and Concert of the Year for his massive stadium event, Shattafest Ghana.
“Taking home these two plaques just proves that nobody can stop the work we are doing,” an excited and grateful Shatta Wale told The Gleaner in a brief interview.
The artiste took home the plaques for Best African Dancehall Entertainer and Concert of the Year for his massive stadium event, Shattafest Ghana.
“Taking home these two plaques just proves that nobody can stop the work we are doing,” an excited and grateful Shatta Wale told The Gleaner in a brief interview.
Updated 23 hours ago
A night of culture and excellence at IRAWMA
May 20, 2026
Johnny Daley returns to stage in ‘Brazen To Di Bone’
May 20, 2026
IFC plans US$10m stake in Sygnus-managed CARICOM Fund
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) plans to invest US$10 million in a Caribbean Community (CARICOM) fund managed by Sygnus Capital Limited, subject to board approval.
"The proposed investment comprises a US$10-million equity investment in the Caribbean Community Resilience Fund Equity Fund (CCE)," stated the IFC, the private- sector financing arm of the World Bank.
"The proposed investment comprises a US$10-million equity investment in the Caribbean Community Resilience Fund Equity Fund (CCE)," stated the IFC, the private- sector financing arm of the World Bank.
May 20, 2026
JUTC moves to set up mini depots on north coast
Updated 12 hours ago
Something Extra | Thursday
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Something Extra | Wednesday
Updated 19 hours ago
Editorial | The EU’s homework
In a May 9 speech celebrating Europe Day and in a subsequent op-ed column in this newspaper, Erja Askola, the European Union’s ambassador to Jamaica, stressed the EU’s desire to deepen its half-century-old relationship with the island.
“Let me say this clearly: we do not see Jamaica only as a partner in need,” Ambassador Askola said in her remarks at the Europe Day function. “We see Jamaica as a partner of potential and as a partner of solutions.
“Let me say this clearly: we do not see Jamaica only as a partner in need,” Ambassador Askola said in her remarks at the Europe Day function. “We see Jamaica as a partner of potential and as a partner of solutions.
Updated 20 hours ago
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