There was a shooting incident in St. James on Sunday afternoon along Jimmy Cliff Boulevard in Montego Bay during which three men were shot, one of whom died, and a young girl injured. The injured persons were rushed to the Cornwall Regional Hospital. The incident took place shortly after 5:00 pm and the team’s swift […]
Read MorePanic combats COVID-19 spread in the ghettos of Jamaica
As the country braces for a major public health crisis triggered by the rapid spread of the COVID-19 outbreak, reggae singer Panic is not giving in to panic and fear. No, he is lighting a candle rather than curse the gathering darkness. “I wanted to do this particular gesture, because people with limited resources make […]
Read MoreJAMAICA ON LOCKDOWN
With effect from 11:59pm on Saturday, March 21, and for a period of 14 days in the first instance, Jamaica’s air and sea ports will be closed to incoming passenger traffic, Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced this evening. He said outgoing passengers and cargo will be allowed. Holness also announced that Jamaica now has 19 […]
Read MoreGuadeloupe leads region with 51 cases of COVID-19
Guadeloupe now leads the Caribbean region with 51 confirmed coronavirus cases. The country recorded its first COVID-19 death on Friday – a 71-year-old woman, who was described as fragile with existing comorbidities by the Regional Health Agency of Guadeloupe. It says the circumstances surrounding her contamination and death are being investigated. With 51 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Guadeloupe, the epidemic threshold of 40 cases […]
Read MoreSUSPECT HELD IN JASMINE DEAN DISAPPEARANCE
The police have held the person of interest in the case of missing University of the West Indies, Mona student Jasmine Dean. Earlier this week, the police released a photo of a man smoking what appears to be a spliff, which was captured on camera at an ATM machine while using the missing girl’s card. […]
Read MoreDid Elephant Man violate self-quarantine?
Health authorities on Thursday visited the upper St Andrew home of dancehall artiste Elephant Man, tested him and ordered him to remain within his home for 14 days. The entertainer returned from Europe on Tuesday night and did not declare on his immigration form that he was in Germany, one of eight countries on which […]
Read MoreSt. Jago High school student drowns in Eltham river – (writeups for 50US – QUARANTINE SPECIAL) 8763951518
A KPH nurse is mourning her 13 year-old son who reportedly drowned after going to a section of the Rio Cobre river located behind Eltham Park with two friends yesterday. After a frantic search by firemen, policemen and residents, the body was found this morning by JDF divers who retrieved the body. Nurse Stacey Gordon […]
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Jamaica records first death in COVID-19 pandemic
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 MorePolice 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 […]
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