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Kirsty Coventry, becomes first female president of the International Olympic Committee

Former Olympic swimming champion, Kirsty Coventry, created history today by becoming the first woman to become International Olympic Committee (IOC) President in its 131-year existence.

INDECOM probing 3 separate fatal shootings in St. James

The Independent Commission of Investigations, INDECOM is probing three separate fatal shootings in less than 24 hours.

All three incidents occurred in St. James.

The deceased are 29-year-old Joshua Tyrell, 52-year-old Andrew Morris White and an unidentified man.

Financial Analyst believes PM Holness will outline plans to address crime during Budget Debate

Financial Analyst Dennis Chung says he believes Prime Minister Andrew Holness will outline plans to address crime and other issues such as housing, during his Budget Debate presentation this afternoon.

Mr. Holness will make his contribution to the debate in Parliament which commences at 2 p.m.

Jamaica Charity for the Disabled welcomes Golding’s plan to establish disability fund under PNP gov’t

The Jamaica Charity for the Homeless and Disabled has welcomed Opposition Leader Mark Golding's announcement that if his party forms the next government, he will establish a National Disability Fund.

Mr. Golding made the statement during his contribution to the Budget Debate in Parliament on Tuesday.

Jamaica’s female hammer thrower Nayoka Clunis, loses appeal against World Athletics

Jamaica’s female hammer thrower, Nayoka Clunis, has lost her appeal against the decision by World Athletics to exclude her from the Paris 2024 Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled it had no jurisdiction to hear her case.

Heightened anticipation about Prime Minister Holness’ budget debate presentation

There is heightened anticipation about what Prime Minister Andrew Holness will say when he makes his contribution to the budget debate this afternoon in the Lower House.

In a social media post, under the themes ‘Building Jamaica’, and we choose Jamaica, Mr. Holness said he will outline a detailed plan

PNP to strengthen Integrity Commission if it forms the next government

If the People’s National Party forms the next government, it intends to strengthen the work of the Integrity Commission, by implementing laws for unexplained wealth orders, among other things.

This promise was made by opposition leader Mark Golding while making his contribution to the budget debate

Reggae Boys Fifa 1998 World Cup journey shared in the book “The Impossible Dream”

Former Reggae Boys head coach Brazillian Rene Simoes will be in the island next week.

Man implicated in attempted robbery fatally shot by cops in St James

One man was fatally shot by police during an operation in Salt Spring, St. James this afternoon.

FNID make another major gun and ammunition seizure

About 30 firearms and over a hundred rounds of ammunition were seized during a joint operation at a warehouse on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston, yesterday.

INDECOM probing 3 separate fatal shootings in St. James

Thursday, March 20, 2025 Clement Reid News No comments

The Independent Commission of Investigations, INDECOM is probing three separate fatal shootings in less than 24 hours. All three incidents occurred in St. James. The deceased are 29-year-old Joshua Tyrell, 52-year-old Andrew Morris White and an unidentified man.

Financial Analyst believes PM Holness will outline plans to address crime during Budget Debate

Thursday, March 20, 2025 Myesha Broadie News No comments

Financial Analyst Dennis Chung says he believes Prime Minister Andrew Holness will outline plans to address crime and other issues such as housing, during his Budget Debate presentation this afternoon. Mr. Holness will make his contribution to the debate in Parliament which commences at 2 p.m.

Kirsty Coventry, becomes first female president of the International Olympic Committee

Thursday, March 20, 2025 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

Former Olympic swimming champion, Kirsty Coventry, created history today by becoming the first woman to become International Olympic Committee (IOC) President in its 131-year existence.

Jamaica’s female hammer thrower Nayoka Clunis, loses appeal against World Athletics

Thursday, March 20, 2025 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

Jamaica’s female hammer thrower, Nayoka Clunis, has lost her appeal against the decision by World Athletics to exclude her from the Paris 2024 Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled it had no jurisdiction to hear her case.

Bounty Killa US visa reinstated

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Programmes Entertainment No comments

Dancehall artiste Bounty Killa has had his US visa reinstated.

Chuck Fenda excited about upcoming US Tour

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Programmes Department Entertainment No comments

Reggae artiste, Chuck Fenda will be undertaking a tour of the United States this April.