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Troy Ellis sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of 9-yr-old Taliyah Thompson in St. Ann, last year

The man convicted for raping and killing young Taliyah Thompson in Discovery Bay, St. Ann, last year, has been slapped with various sentences ranging from 15 years to life imprisonment.

27-year old Troy Ellis was sentenced in the St. Ann circuit court today by judge Andrea Collins.

More than 13,500 reports of child abuse made to Child Protection Agency in 2023

Education Minister Fayval Williams is again pleading with the nation to join hands in fighting against child abuse.

According to the Minister, data from the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), reveals that 13,513 reports of child abuse were made last year.

Agriculture Ministry investigating unusual conditions affecting yam crops across the island

The Ministry of Agriculture says it is investigating unusual conditions affecting yam crops across various regions of the island.

This, amidst recent reports from local farmers indicating the presence of atypical symptoms affecting the leaves of yam plants.

Over $50 million to be allocated to Municipal Corporations for labour day activities

Over $50 million will be allocated to Municipal Corporations to support labour day activities, with primary focus on persons with disabilities.

Local Government Minister Desmond Mckenzie made the disclosure this morning, at a council meeting in Portland.

Hayley Matthews to be unveiled as an ICC men’s T/20 World Cup ambassador

West Indies Women’s team captain Hayley Matthews is set to be unveiled as one of the tournament ambassadors for the upcoming ICC men’s T/20 World Cup, which will be played in the West Indies and United States from June 1 to 29.

PSTEB says it is ramping up efforts to prosecute persons who violate Road Traffic Act

The Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) says it is ramping up efforts to prosecute motorists who violate the Road Traffic Act.

Head of PSTEB, Assistant Commissioner of Police Gary McKenzie made the statement as he noted that a number of motorists have failed to attend court and pay

Jamaica receives 1.7 Million visitors up to May 7

Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett says up to May 7, Jamaica received 1.7 million visitors.

He notes that based on preliminary data, the island recorded 1,016,180 stop over arrivals, as well as over 700,000 cruise passengers.

NWC says it is working to resolve water supply issues in Hanover

As frustration heightens over water issues in Hanover, the National Water Commission (NWC) says it remains committed to ensuring that the commodity is supplied, every week.

The water woes in the parish have been a sore point for residents and stakeholders, for some time.

Bolt’s 100m World Record now longest in history

Jamaica’s Eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt, has now held the world record for the 100 meters sprint for the longest period in the event’s history according to a Running Magazine report. The record of 9.58 seconds set at the Berlin World Championships in 2009 now stands at 14 years,

PPV operators concerned about seizure of vehicles due to licence issue assured that problem will soon be addressed

Taxi Operators concerned about their vehicles being seized, following charges for operating contrary to their licence, are being assured that the issue will be addressed soon.

This in the wake of complaints, that Operators, who applied to the Transport Authority, for a renewed Licence, and only

Troy Ellis sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of 9-yr-old Taliyah Thompson in St. Ann, last year

Thursday, May 09, 2024 Patrice Walters News No comments

The man convicted for raping and killing young Taliyah Thompson in Discovery Bay, St. Ann, last year, has been slapped with various sentences ranging from 15 years to life imprisonment. 27-year old Troy Ellis was sentenced in the St. Ann circuit court today by judge Andrea Collins.

More than 13,500 reports of child abuse made to Child Protection Agency in 2023

Thursday, May 09, 2024 Clement Reid News No comments

Education Minister Fayval Williams is again pleading with the nation to join hands in fighting against child abuse. According to the Minister, data from the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), reveals that 13,513 reports of child abuse were made last year.

Hayley Matthews to be unveiled as an ICC men’s T/20 World Cup ambassador

Thursday, May 09, 2024 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

West Indies Women’s team captain Hayley Matthews is set to be unveiled as one of the tournament ambassadors for the upcoming ICC men’s T/20 World Cup, which will be played in the West Indies and United States from June 1 to 29.

Bolt’s 100m World Record now longest in history

Thursday, May 09, 2024 Roger Hasfal Sports No comments

Kraff performs despite dismal turnout at Grenada concert

Monday, May 06, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

The management of Dancehall entertainer Kraff is pointing fingers at a Grenada promoter after roughly 20 attendees showed up for an event on Saturday.

Romain Virgo and wife Liz expecting third child

Monday, May 06, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Reggae singer Romain Virgo and his wife, Elizabeth, have announced that they are expecting their third child together.