Two Spanish Town men were stabbed to death at a house in the Pear Hill district of Stony Hill, St Andrew. The identities of the men have not yet been released by the police. Reports are that the men were at a premises when attackers invaded and inflicted several stabs wounds to both victims. One […]
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TransJamaican Highway Ltd. IPO aims at $11.2 billion windfall
National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (“NROCC”), has put up for sale 8 billion shares or a 64 per cent ownership Transjamaican Highway Limited aimed at raising $11.2 billion. The offer, which was uploaded on the Jamaica Stock Exchange earlier today, doubles that of Wigton Windfarm, in which the Government of Jamaica raised $5.5 […]
Read MoreParent arrested for assaulting teacher
Police have arrested a parent who reportedly assaulted a teacher at Dumfries Primary School in St James on Thursday. It is understood that the parent reportedly attacked the teacher because the class teacher did not mark his child’s book. The injured teacher was hospitalised for two days, as she received injuries to the face. The […]
Read MoreRuddy Spencer resigns, setting up interesting by-election
Member of Parliament (MP) for South East Clarendon and State Minister for National Security, the Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) Rudyard ‘Ruddy’ Spencer, has resigned from representational politics with immediate effect. The resignation was announced by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Pearnel Charles Snr, on Tuesday. The announcement was followed by glowing tributes to Spencer […]
Read MoreThree shot dead in Ackee Walk
Three persons were killed in a drive-by gun attack along Molynes Road, in the vicinity of Ackee Walk, in St Andrew on Tuesday evening. Eight persons in all were reportedly shot and injured in the shooting. Persons on the scene have identified the dead men as Evroy Hibbert, aka ‘Buzzer’, a bus driver, another Adonis […]
Read MoreAlkaline unleases Young Gunz with ‘Riches’ single
dancehall star Alkaline introduced a new slate of artistes he dubs the Yung Gunz from his Vendetta Camp with the release of ‘Riches’, a bouncy new single where they all showcase their microphone skills. The song’s release appears to be a power move that signals the artiste’s intention to discover, produce and break new artistes […]
Read MoreTessanne Chin welcomes baby girl
Tessanne Chin is welcoming a baby girl with her husband, Brandon Crooks. The Jamaican songstress announced the birth of her daughter, Zaia Christine Crooks, via Instagram late Tuesday morning. “We are completely and utterly in love And grateful to God for you our darling girl,” the singer wrote in the caption, noting that Zaia was […]
Read MoreDancehall selector Harry Hype son, a gas station attendant, killed on the job
Dancehall selector Harry Hype is mourning the death of his son, a 19-year-old pump attendant Kevaughn McKenzie who was shot dead by gunmen at a gas station along Constant Spring Road in St Andrew on Monday morning. “He was one of the best youth a father could ever want. He was willing, humble, kind hearted […]
Read More11 y-o Mark Leslie found dead
Eleven-year-old Mark Leslie of Temple Hall district, Stony Hill in St Andrew, who has been missing since Wednesday, January 29 was found dead this morning, the police reported. The Mannings Hill Primary School student was reportedly last seen at home wearing a white shirt, red-and-white tie, brown pants and a pair of black sneakers. More […]
Read MorePharaoh set to trigger new dynasty in dancehall
Dancehall artiste Pharaoh is generating a buzz with the risque ‘Want Some a Yu Ting’ since its release on various online platforms. “I leased the rhythm from an online platform, and it a warm up the street right now, and it’s getting play on IRIE, ZIP, Mello and FAME. The song got a big forward […]
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