On the day that he was expected to be released from hospital, Superintendent of Police Leon Clunis suddenly passed away, shocking members of the Police High Command as well as his family members. “He was going to be released today, ” a family member told one876editor Claude Mills He died two weeks after he had […]
Read MoreDay: June 30, 2020
Protesters block roads in Trinidad
Following the shooting deaths of three people by police over the last weekend, protesters blocked roads in small communities and closed major thoroughfares in Trinidad to protest the deaths which they claim are extra-judicial killings. National Security Minister Stuart Young described as “carefully orchestrated and pre-planned” the protests in the eastern part of the capital. […]
Read MoreMURDERS DOWN BY 3 PER CENT IN JAMAICA
The country’s murder total for the first six months of the year is three per cent behind the corresponding period last year, and Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang is expected to outline further plans to reduce the crime rate when he makes his presentation to the 2020-2021 Sectoral Debate in Parliament today. Official […]
Read MorePM Andrew Holness to reopen the industry soon
Prime Minister Andrew Holness is to begin discussions on the reopening of the entertainment industry soon. The prime minister, during a virtual press conference from Jamaica House yesterday evening, said the Government will begin reviewing measures in relation to the sector at the next COVID-19 management meeting this Friday. Event promoters have suggested that the […]
Read MoreMikeylous hits top five of WZOP Radio South Florida charts
Dancehall artiste Mikeylous once topped the charts in 1995 with the hit ‘ Macarena Dance’. Now, he is trying to do it again as he is enjoying some success with his latest single, ‘Ungrateful’ . The song, ‘Ungrateful’, has been buzzing on the airwaves, a song that has taken on additional meaning given the perilous […]
Read MoreChelsea Stewart wows virtual audience with immaculate set on RBCx Music #FirstUp
Reggae crooner Chelsea Stewart showed off her vocal chops during a smart virtual set on her Instagram Live account last week as part of RBCxMUSIC #FirstUp series in Canada. The RBCx Music #FirstUp is a performance series designed to support and promote Canadian emerging artists. You can buy her single at : https://music.apple.com/ca/album/forever-your-girl/1486952221?i=1486952223 The organisers […]
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