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DEVELOPING: Three firefighters hospitalized after receiving electric shocks while working in Greenwich Town, Kingston this morning

Three firefighters have been hospitalized after they suffered electric shocks while working to extinguish a house fire in Greenwich Town, Kingston this morning.

In confirming the incident, Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford said the fire crew responded to calls about the blaze

A Portland man is suspected to have drowned in the Blue Lagoon yesterday

A male Portland resident is suspected to have drowned in the Blue Lagoon in the parish yesterday.

He is Robert ford, a resident of David Lane in Port Antonio.

The inagural GAPS programme for Para athletes gets underway today

The inagural (gather, adjust, prepare, sustain) Americas & Xaribbean programme (GAPS) for Para athletes gets underway today at the UWI Mona Campus.

UPDATE: St. Ann cop killed after he intervened in armed attack on vendor

A St. Ann policeman was shot and killed after he intervened in an attack on a vendor along Bravo Street, in St. Ann's Bay, last evening.

He has been identified as 45-year-old Constable Ricardo Fairclough.

Over 300 people murdered in the country since January

311 people were killed up to Saturday, April 13.

According to the Jamaica Constabulary Force, this is 50 fewer than the 361 homicides recorded in the corresponding period last year.

Public sector workers anxious as they await delayed draft agreement from Finance Ministry regarding restructured compensation system

They are awaiting the Finance Ministry's response to a letter submitted by the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) regarding the restructured compensation system.

Early last month, the JCTU issued a ten-day ultimatum to Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke for him to meet to settle outstanding

Trial of soldiers charged with murder of businessman Keith Clarke adjourned until April 29 amid juror shortage

A shortage of jurors today forced the trial of the three soldiers charged with the 2010 murder of businessman Keith Clarke to be adjourned until April 29.

When the case came up today in the Home Circuit Court, there was a request from the defence to stay the trial until an appeal filed by the soldiers

Hanover police say tension between rival factions in Montpelier, has been posing a challenge for law enforcement

The Hanover police say tension between two rival factions in the Montpelier community has been posing a significant challenge for law enforcement since last year.

According to the parish's Crime Officer, Deputy Superintendent, Carl Brown, the conflict escalated with the murder of a man last Monday

Portland police report marginal reductions in serious and violent crimes in the parish

The Portland police are reporting marginal reductions in serious and violent crimes in the parish so far this year.

Head of Operations for the parish, Deputy Superintendent (DSP) Velonique Campbell told the recent monthly meeting of the Portland Municipal Corporation on Thursday, that despite the declines,

Mayor Swaby warns real estate developers to ensure their advertisements are in line with what was approved by the KSAMC

According to Mr. Swaby, in some cases, approvals were granted for the construction of 1-bedroom units, however, subsequent advertisements suggest the availability of multiple-bedroom units. He warned against this practice.

DEVELOPING: Three firefighters hospitalized after receiving electric shocks while working in Greenwich Town, Kingston this morning

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

Three firefighters have been hospitalized after they suffered electric shocks while working to extinguish a house fire in Greenwich Town, Kingston this morning. In confirming the incident, Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford said the fire crew responded to calls about the blaze at around 2:17 a.m.

A Portland man is suspected to have drowned in the Blue Lagoon yesterday

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

A male Portland resident is suspected to have drowned in the Blue Lagoon in the parish yesterday. He is Robert ford, a resident of David Lane in Port Antonio.

The inagural GAPS programme for Para athletes gets underway today

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

The inagural (gather, adjust, prepare, sustain) Americas & Xaribbean programme (GAPS) for Para athletes gets underway today at the UWI Mona Campus.

Former Reggae Boys Message Therapist Jose Camago is dead

Monday, April 15, 2024 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

The Jamaica Football Federation and the wider football fraternity in South America is today mourning the passing of Brazilian Jose Luis Camago.

Marley brothers announce first tour in Over 20 years: Legacy Tour to sweep North America

Monday, April 15, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

In what would be their first tour in over 2 two decades, the Marley brothers are gearing up to embark on the highly anticipated Legacy tour across North America.

Sean Paul and Kes join forces for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Anthem

Monday, April 15, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Grammy Award-winning superstar Sean Paul and Soca star Kes are teaming up to create the official anthem of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.