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Grange Hill High student killed, another wounded in gun attack yesterday

Two students of the Grange Hill High School in Westmoreland were shot, one fatally, yesterday.

The identity of the murdered 16-year old male student, has not yet been released.

The wounded female student has been hospitalised.

TODSS urges taxi operators to remain vigilant following murder of taxi driver

Following the recent killing of a taxi operator in Linstead, St. Catherine, one transport group is urging taxi drivers to remain vigilant while on duty.

The advice came from President of the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services, TODSS, Egeton Newman, while addressing the group's weekly

Correctional Officers agree to Gov’t’s compensation offer

Unions representing Correctional Officers have indicated their intent to formally sign an agreement with the government, next week, signalling their acceptance of the new compensation package.

This is in the wake of yesterday's meeting with the ministries of Finance and National Security

Jamaicans should be bold enough to reveal identities of persons who harm children -JTA

A call is being made for Jamaicans to be bold enough to reveal the identities of persons who harm children.

The Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) made the call following last evening's gun attack in Westmoreland, which left one Grange Hill High School student dead and another wounded.

Dr. Donovan Bennet is the new Jamaica Cricket Asoociation boss

Challenger Doctor Donovan Bennett will lead the Jamaica Cricket Association for the next three years, after officially whipping the incumbent Walford 'billy' Heaven earlier today in a tense JCA election held in Kingston.

Irwin High boy charged in relation to death of school mate

The male student of Iriwn High accused of stabbing his school mate to death has been charged with murder.

JFJ calls for expelled St James high female student to be reinstated

Human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is calling for the reinstatement of a St. James high school female student who was reportedly expelled from the institution, after she was allegedly seen in a video kissing another female student.

Court says murder accused Collymore has a case to answer

The Supreme Court has ruled that 41-year-old businessman Omar Collymore and alleged contract killer Michael Adams have a case to answer in relation to the murder of Collymore’s wife.

Government aware of costs order following Vybz Kartel appeal case; ODPP discussing amount

Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is aware that the government has been ordered to pay all costs relating to the UK Privy Council appeal of Vybz Kartel and his co-appellants.

Danielle Williams among 10 Jamaicans down to compete at the second Wanda Diamond League meet

Ten Jamaicans are down to compete at the second Wanda Diamond League meet of the season in Shanghai, China on saturday following the withdrawal of 2011 world 100 metres champion Yohan Blake.

Grange Hill High student killed, another wounded in gun attack yesterday

Friday, April 26, 2024 Patrice Walters News No comments

Two students of the Grange Hill High School in Westmoreland were shot, one fatally, yesterday. The identity of the murdered 16-year old male student, has not yet been released. The wounded female student has been hospitalised.

TODSS urges taxi operators to remain vigilant following murder of taxi driver

Friday, April 26, 2024 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

Following the recent killing of a taxi operator in Linstead, St. Catherine, one transport group is urging taxi drivers to remain vigilant while on duty. The advice came from President of the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services, TODSS, Egeton Newman, while addressing the group's weekly virtual meeting, on Wednesday.

Dr. Donovan Bennet is the new Jamaica Cricket Asoociation boss

Thursday, April 25, 2024 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

Challenger Doctor Donovan Bennett will lead the Jamaica Cricket Association for the next three years, after officially whipping the incumbent Walford 'billy' Heaven earlier today in a tense JCA election held in Kingston.

Danielle Williams among 10 Jamaicans down to compete at the second Wanda Diamond League meet

Thursday, April 25, 2024 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

Ten Jamaicans are down to compete at the second Wanda Diamond League meet of the season in Shanghai, China on saturday following the withdrawal of 2011 world 100 metres champion Yohan Blake.

Najeeriii’s YouTube Channel hacked; fans rally to show support

Monday, April 22, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

"Keep supporting on other platforms," is the message from fast-rising Dancehall artist Najeeriii after his YouTube page was hacked, and his content removed.

Actress Sundra Oakley to empower aspiring actors with Inside Hollywood workshop

Monday, April 22, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Aspiring actors and local talents aiming to break into the Hollywood movie industry are invited to a workshop next month spearheaded by accomplished actress, Sundra Oakley.