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Investigations continue to determine cause of fire which claimed life of 14 y/o girl

Investigations continue to determine cause of fire which claimed life of 14 y/o girl

Jamaica Fire Brigade Divisional Commander for St Catherine Superintendent Dennis Lyons says investigators are seeking to determine what caused a fire that claimed the life of a 14-year-old girl at her home in St John's Gardens, Spanish Town St. Catherine yesterday. She has been identified as Gabriella

Three persons were chopped, one fatally in Cobbla District Manchester last night

Three persons were chopped, one fatally in Cobbla District Manchester last night

The deceased is 30-year-old Otis Moore otherwise called ‘Juju’, a resident of Cobbla. Police reports are that about 10:00 PM a dispute developed among a group of individuals.

2026 Wanda Diamond League set for tentative start on June 19 in Qatar

2026 Wanda Diamond League set for tentative start on June 19 in Qatar

The 2026 Wanda Diamond League will not get underway as schedule on May 8 in Doha Qatar.

Gov’t says it has no confirmed report of inappropriate behaviour by shelterees at schools, calls on JTA President to provide evidence

Gov’t says it has no confirmed report of inappropriate behaviour by shelterees at schools, calls on JTA President to provide evidence

This in the wake of claims by Jamaica Teachers’ Association President Mark Malabver yesterday who alleged among other things that some shelteeres were engaging in sexual acts in clear view of students. There are 81 persons being accommodated at schools across eight shelter sites.

Review being conducted following death of baby boy at Cornwall Regional Hospital

Review being conducted following death of baby boy at Cornwall Regional Hospital

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) says the hospital is saddened by the outcome of the case, in the death of Shandale Ballentine’s baby and expresses sincere condolences to the patient and the affected families. The mother has detailed her ordeal at the hospital in social media posts saying

St Mary Municipal Corporation partners with Department of Correctional Services for debushing of Port Maria cemetery

St Mary Municipal Corporation partners with Department of Correctional Services for debushing of Port Maria cemetery

This follows concerns from residents and stakeholders that the cemetery has been overgrown with vegetation. The initiative, which kick started on Tuesday, will see inmates from the Richmond Farm Adult Correctional Centre carrying out debushing exercises over the next three months.

Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz invited again to play four nations Unity Cup

Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz invited again to play four nations Unity Cup

Jamaica's Reggae Boyz have been invited again to play in the revamped four nation Unity Cup to be hosted at is historic home at the Charlton Athletic Stadium from May 26 to 30.

Mojo Morgan’s Spirit School Tour heads to JC next week

Mojo Morgan’s Spirit School Tour heads to JC next week

Grammy award-winning reggae artist mojo morgan of morgan heritage continues to use his platform to uplift and educate, with his latest venture being a school tour named after his latest single, Spirit.

Jah B lives on: Solomonic Productions honours reggae icon with series of events

Jah B lives on: Solomonic Productions honours reggae icon with series of events

The legacy of reggae icon Bunny Wailer, affectionately known as Jah B, continues to pulse through Jamaica this week as fans and musicians unite to celebrate what would have been his 79th birthday on April 10.

The Cool Ruler- Gregory Isaacs’ story drops April 15

The Cool Ruler- Gregory Isaacs’ story drops April 15

A new book on the life of reggae legend Gregory Isaacs is set to officially launch next Monday April 13.

Investigations continue to determine cause of fire which claimed life of 14 y/o girl

Thursday, April 09, 2026 Marlene Freeman News No comments

Jamaica Fire Brigade Divisional Commander for St Catherine Superintendent Dennis Lyons says investigators are seeking to determine what caused a fire that claimed the life of a 14-year-old girl at her home in St John's Gardens, Spanish Town St. Catherine yesterday. She has been identified as Gabriella Wright.

Three persons were chopped, one fatally in Cobbla District Manchester last night

Thursday, April 09, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

The deceased is 30-year-old Otis Moore otherwise called ‘Juju’, a resident of Cobbla. Police reports are that about 10:00 PM a dispute developed among a group of individuals.

2026 Wanda Diamond League set for tentative start on June 19 in Qatar

Wednesday, April 08, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

The 2026 Wanda Diamond League will not get underway as schedule on May 8 in Doha Qatar.

Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz invited again to play four nations Unity Cup

Wednesday, April 08, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Jamaica's Reggae Boyz have been invited again to play in the revamped four nation Unity Cup to be hosted at is historic home at the Charlton Athletic Stadium from May 26 to 30.

Mojo Morgan’s Spirit School Tour heads to JC next week

Wednesday, April 08, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Grammy award-winning reggae artist mojo morgan of morgan heritage continues to use his platform to uplift and educate, with his latest venture being a school tour named after his latest single, Spirit.

Jah B lives on: Solomonic Productions honours reggae icon with series of events

Wednesday, April 08, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

The legacy of reggae icon Bunny Wailer, affectionately known as Jah B, continues to pulse through Jamaica this week as fans and musicians unite to celebrate what would have been his 79th birthday on April 10.