A 32-year-old St Andrew woman is now on a murder charge after allegedly dousing a taxi operator with hot oil during a domestic dispute. The police are yet to finalise a date for the first court appearance of the accused, Melissa Sinclair of East King’s House Road. The police say on May 14, Sinclair and […]
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Jamaican student pilot dies in plane crash in Miramar
A Jamaican student pilot was killed when a small plane crashed Tuesday morning in Miramar. A flight instructor was also hospitalized with serious injuries, authorities said. The Jamaican student pilot, 25 year-old Mark Daniel Scott, 25, resided in Miramar. The instructor, who has not yet been identified, was taken to Memorial Regional Hospital with serious injuries. […]
Read MoreBuju Banton teams up with John Legend
It’s been over a decade since reggae king Buju Banton and R&B star John Legend collaborated on a song, and the Grammy winners have reunited for a new track. Banton and Legend released the easygoing love song “Memories” on Friday. It is one of the singles from Banton’s upcoming album “Upside Down,” his first studio […]
Read More396 COVID-19 CASES IN JAMAICA
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton has reported 32 new cases of COVID-19 within the past 48 hours, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 396. Of the new cases, 15 are associated with the Alorica call centre in Portmore, St Catherine, 11 are contacts of confirmed cases, one is […]
Read MorePrime Minister responds to tragic death of mother in COVID-19 crisis
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has responding the roiling controversy surrounding the death of a pregnant mother who was refused access to the KPH and UHWI over the weekend, and later died because of the ordeal. “I have received a preliminary briefing from the Minister of Health, Dr Christopher Tufton, on the tragic circumstances surrounding the […]
Read MoreGANG MEMBERS NABBED ON KIRK AVENUE
Eight persons suspected to be linked to a gang which operates in sections of the St. Andrew South Division, were arrested by the Police, today, Friday, April 17. A known Vybz Kartel associate was also detained in the raid. The individuals , seven men and one woman, were taken into custody following ongoing investigations into […]
Read MoreEMPLOYEE AT MOH tests positive
An employee of the Ministry of Health and Wellness has tested positive for COVID-19. The ministry made the announcement in a news release late Thursday. It said the worker is assigned to its head offices in New Kingston, but did not provide details on the suspected mode of transmission. Contact tracing at the head office […]
Read MoreFoota Hype is free at last
Controversial dancehall selector Foota Hype is apparently a free man. Hype made his first post to Instagram since December 14th which he captioned “Time is the master and the time is now”. He also went live on IG today. The comment was met with a flood of support and outpouring of joy from his dancehall […]
Read More1100 outstanding citizens yet to report in COVID-19 CRISIS
Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton says the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) has seen a great increase in the number of returning citizens who have reported to it. These people entered the island before travel restrictions were imposed. “Up to the end of last Friday, approximately 1,000 persons have reported into the ministry. Over the […]
Read MoreTHE STIGMA, THE STIGMA
How dem ah spread rumour say the gal have the virus? She believes that the rumours are being spread by persons who have long disliked her. “Dem all say mi a walk and a sneeze and a cough pon people, and that is a lie. Mi not even talk inna people face. When mi a […]
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