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Another alleged 7’s gang member fatally shot by police

Another alleged top-tier member of the notorious 7’s gang, was shot and killed during a confrontation with lawmen this morning.

Dead is 24-year-old Kirk Holton, otherwise known as “Sugar” of Pician Valley, Red Hills and Waltham Park both in St. Andrew.

Police say Holton had been implicated in multiple

Number of people fatally shot by security forces this year nearing 100

The number of people fatally shot by members of the security forces since the start of the year is approaching the 100 mark.

According to data published on the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) website, there have been 98 police fatal shootings since January 1.

Jamaica’s Under-15 cricket team secures first win at Rising Stars Championship

Jamaica's national Under-15 cricketers celebrated their first victory in the ongoing West Indies Rising Stars Under-15 Cricket Championships with a commanding 7-wicket win over Guyana in their Round Two encounter. The match, held at the Antigua Recreation Ground, saw the young Jamaicans chase down Guyana's

PM Holness welcomes establishment of private hospital in Portmore

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has welcomed the establishment of a private hospital in Portmore, St. Catherine, even as he reassured residents that works are moving apace to establish a public one there soon.

The Tensei Mae Robinson Medical Complex, located in Braeton is owned by investor Dwight

Police maintain strong presence in Waltham Park following fatal shooting of alleged gangster

The Jamaica Constabulary Force says it continues to maintain a strong presence within communities in and around Waltham Park, in St. Andrew following the fatal shooting of an alleged gangster yesterday.

Dead is Shacqol Pounal, otherwise called ‘Track Star’, of Content Avenue, Kingston 10.

Police

ECJ not yet able to give timeline for completion of fieldwork to establish new St. Catherine boundaries

The Electoral Commission of Jamaica, ECJ says it cannot give a timeline for the completion of fieldwork to establish the new boundaries for St. Catherine.

This is in relation to work being done for Portmore to become Jamaica's fifteenth parish.

Director of Elections Glasspole Brown gave the update

Another alleged 7’s gang member fatally shot by police

Thursday, April 17, 2025 Markelia Rumble News No comments

Another alleged top-tier member of the notorious 7’s gang, was shot and killed during a confrontation with lawmen this morning. Dead is 24-year-old Kirk Holton, otherwise known as “Sugar” of Pician Valley, Red Hills and Waltham Park both in St. Andrew. Police say Holton had been implicated in multiple murders and shootings across the St. Andrew Central and St. Andrew South police divisions.

Number of people fatally shot by security forces this year nearing 100

Thursday, April 17, 2025 Markelia Rumble News No comments

The number of people fatally shot by members of the security forces since the start of the year is approaching the 100 mark. According to data published on the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) website, there have been 98 police fatal shootings since January 1.

Jamaica’s Under-15 cricket team secures first win at Rising Stars Championship

Thursday, April 17, 2025 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

Jamaica's national Under-15 cricketers celebrated their first victory in the ongoing West Indies Rising Stars Under-15 Cricket Championships with a commanding 7-wicket win over Guyana in their Round Two encounter. The match, held at the Antigua Recreation Ground, saw the young Jamaicans chase down Guyana's total with ease, finishing on 106 for 3 in 29 overs.

West Indies ‘A’ set to face South Africa ‘A’ in exciting five-match series

Thursday, April 17, 2025 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

The West Indies ‘A’ team is all set to take on South Africa ‘A’ in a thrilling five-match series, starting from May 21 at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Saint Lucia.

Vybz Kartel’s Clarks featured in Transformers x Supreme promo

Thursday, April 17, 2025 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Vybz Kartel’s 2010 classic hit song Clarks, featuring Popcaan and Vanessa Bling is the soundtrack for a new Transformer x Supreme commercial.

Journalist set to gather in Belgium for World Press Freedom Day 2025

Thursday, April 17, 2025 Shamara Preston Entertainment No comments

Come May 5-7 journalists around the world will gather in Brussels, Belgium, for the UNESCO World Press Freedom Day Global Conference.