The coronavirus (COVID-19) has claimed its first life in Jamaica. Pemanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan made the announcement at a press conference Thursday evening. “The patient tested positive today and died today,” Bryan said. The deceased, a 79-year-old man, died at the Mandeville Regional Hospital. It was also announced […]
Read MoreDay: March 18, 2020
Police seize 700 pounds of compressed ganja at the wharf
The police have reported the seizure of just over 700 pounds of compressed ganja with an estimated street value of $2.8 million at a wharf in Kingston. Reports from the Narcotics Division are that police were alerted to a container after Jamaica Constabulary Force’s sniffer dogs raised an alarm about 12:30 am on Sunday, March […]
Read MorePERSON OF INTEREST IDENTIFIED IN MISSING BLIND UWI STUDENT CASE
A person of interest has been identified in the case of missing University of the West Indies, Mona student Jasmine Dean. “The police have released a photo of a guy using her ATM card, and that man is now wanted. I think she’s still alive, my father is kinda stressed over the situation but he […]
Read MoreKyle Don set to ‘Rise’ with Mystic Melody Records
Spanish Town-based dancehall artiste Kyle Don is on the verge of a serious breakthrough in dancehall given the buzz around his latest single, ‘Rise’. “The song hit inna the whole ah Spanish Town, ah the people dem anthem right now. The selectors from Spanish Town to Portmore ah support it, and it start leak all […]
Read MoreHorace Martin to release new album ‘Arise’ on Tasjay Productions label
Veteran reggae singer Horace Martin is worried that the crisis triggered by the rapid spread of the coronavirus may cancel an upcoming concert scheduled for Mexico City next month. “I have been to Mexico City almost 10 times since 2008, I have done big reggae festivals and other events over there. I don’t know why […]
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