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Cops offering counselling support to teen taken into custody in connection with death of Ocho Rios High student, Devonie Shearer

Speaking with IRIE FM News this morning, Head of the St. Ann police, Senior Superintendent Carlos Russell said investigations are ongoing.He noted that intervention support is also being offered to the accused.

Education Minister and other Government officials visit Ocho Rios High following tragic incident yesterday

Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon led a team to Ocho Rios High in St. Ann this morning, where classmates and teachers are mourning after a student was attacked on the school compound yesterday and later died.The deceased is 16-year-old Devonie Shearer, a grade ten student of Buckfield, Ocho Rios.

Consumers to manage their budgets “in the near term” to deal with increasing oil prices due to conflict in Middle East – Fayval Williams

The war has escalated since the United States and Israel launched missile attacks on Iran last Saturday.That action resulted in a wave of retaliatory strikes across the region and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil shipping route.

Relatives of slain Ocho Rios High student Devonie Shearer struggling to come to terms with his death

16-year-old Devonie Shearer, a grade 10 student, was reportedly hit in the head with a metal chair.Another Grade ten student, a 17-year-old, has been taken into custody in relation to the incident.

Grand Slam Track in a race to settle debt

Grand Slam Track , in a race to settle its major financial debts have spent 617 thousand 935 US dollars in January this year.

Refrain from test-calling consular number, it’s for Jamaicans facing crises abroad – Johnson Smith

Portfolio Minister Kamina Johnson Smith, made the call at Jamaica House yesterday, as she addressed concerns about the conflict in the Middle East.As at yesterday morning, at least 178 Jamaican nationals made contact with the authorities amidst the war.

St. Catherine police arrest 2 people alleged to have scammed motorists at traffic ticket day event yesterday

Head of the St. Catherine North Police Senior Superintendent Hopton Nicholson, said they are likely to be charged with larceny by trick.

SSP Nicholson warned motorists, to only do traffic ticket transactions with legitimate officials from the court.

CPFSA expresses profound sorrow following deaths of two young children in separate incidents in recent days

They are 5-year-old Rakeema Williams of Rocky Point, Clarendon, and 10-week-old Mateo Forbes of Top Hill, Manchester.

Rakeema is suspected to have drowned at her home on Sunday while Mateo died after an incident at his home on Tuesday.

Teams from Education Ministry heading to Ocho Rios High this morning to provide grief counselling following tragic death of student

The Minister described the student's death as a devastating loss and assured that the Government would provide the necessary support.

Male student of Ocho Rios High School dead while another is in police custody, following altercation at institution yesterday

Dead is 16-year-old Devonie Shearer of Tae Street, Ocho Rios.

Reports are that on Tuesday March 3, the boys got into a fight while in the town.

Cops offering counselling support to teen taken into custody in connection with death of Ocho Rios High student, Devonie Shearer

Thursday, March 05, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

Speaking with IRIE FM News this morning, Head of the St. Ann police, Senior Superintendent Carlos Russell said investigations are ongoing.He noted that intervention support is also being offered to the accused.

Education Minister and other Government officials visit Ocho Rios High following tragic incident yesterday

Thursday, March 05, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments

Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon led a team to Ocho Rios High in St. Ann this morning, where classmates and teachers are mourning after a student was attacked on the school compound yesterday and later died.The deceased is 16-year-old Devonie Shearer, a grade ten student of Buckfield, Ocho Rios.

Grand Slam Track in a race to settle debt

Thursday, March 05, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Grand Slam Track , in a race to settle its major financial debts have spent 617 thousand 935 US dollars in January this year.

Shamera Sterling-Humphrey named as one of two captains for the Adelaide Thunderbirds

Wednesday, March 04, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Sunshine Girl and world class defender Shamera Sterling-Humphrey has been named as one of two captains for the Adelaide Thunderbirds to lead the club for the first time, ahead of the tip off in the 2026 Suncorp Super Netball League in Australia later this month.

Mojo Morgan named musical ambassador for Kingston City Run 2026

Wednesday, March 04, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Mojo Morgan of Morgan Heritage has been named musical ambassador for Kingston City Run 2026, with his new single Spirit unveiled as the event’s official anthem.

Ziggy Marley’s URGE Foundation hosts free dental clinic

Wednesday, March 04, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Ziggy Marley’s URGE Foundation, recently partnered with healthcare international to host a free dental clinic at Chepstowe Basic school in Portland.