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PNP women’s movement urges psycho-social support for Shani Coke’s family and wider community

The People's National Party (PNP) Women's Movement has called for immediate psycho-social support to be provided to the family of 10-year-old Shani Coke and the wider Troy community.

The call came following Tuesday's brutal rape and murder of the child and the fatal mob attack on the suspected killer.

JHTA establishes committee to build future-ready workforce

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) has established a Human Capital and Workforce Development Committee.

The committee brings together some of the country's foremost leaders in tourism, education and workforce development to build a stronger, more resilient pipeline of talent for the nation's

PNP President Mark Golding dismisses claims of leadership challenge

'One Markie G on the app'
That is the response from People's National Party (PNP) President, Mark Golding on whether or not a leadership challenge is on the horizon.

2 killings in Troy Trelawny on Tuesday push parish’s murder tally to 7

The murder of 10-year-old Shani Coke and the fatal mob attack on the suspected killer in Troy, Trelawny on Tuesday, has pushed the parish's murder tally to 7, so far this year. It was the same figure recorded in the parish for the corresponding period last year.

Opposition calls for renewed urgency in protecting children

The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) is calling for renewed urgency in protecting Jamaica's children from violence and abuse, following the murder of 10-year-old Shani Coke in Trelawny.

National security ministry to review and pursue mechanisms to effectively manage sex offenders

The national security ministry will actively review and pursue mechanisms to effectively manage how sex offenders are dealt with.

Calm restored to Troy community following demonstration by upset residents

Some semblance of calm has been restored to Troy district in Trelawny after angry residents staged a demonstration this morning.

Dancehall pioneer Lord Sassa Frass among honorees for 3rd Ricky Gordon Youth festival in Maverly.

Legendary dancehall pioneer Michael 'Sassa Frass' Johnson will be one of the honorees at the third annual Ricky Gordon Youth Football Festival will take place this Saturday July 25 and Sunday July 26 at the Maverly football field in St Andrew.

Legendary youth football coach Leebert Halliman & Olympian John Mair among honorees for 3rd Ricky Gordon Youth Festival.

The third annual Courtney 'Ricky' Gordon Youth Football Festival will take place this Saturday July 25th and Sunday July 26th at the Maverly football field in St Andrew..

Upset residents of Troy, Trelawny stage demonstration following killing of 10-year-old girl

Upset residents of Troy District in Trelawny staged a demonstration this morning following the brutal killing of 10-year-old Shani Coke in the community on Tuesday. Its reported that the girl had been sent to a nearby shop and when she did not return home a search was launched.

PNP women’s movement urges psycho-social support for Shani Coke’s family and wider community

Friday, July 24, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

The People's National Party (PNP) Women's Movement has called for immediate psycho-social support to be provided to the family of 10-year-old Shani Coke and the wider Troy community. The call came following Tuesday's brutal rape and murder of the child and the fatal mob attack on the suspected killer.

JHTA establishes committee to build future-ready workforce

Friday, July 24, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) has established a Human Capital and Workforce Development Committee. The committee brings together some of the country's foremost leaders in tourism, education and workforce development to build a stronger, more resilient pipeline of talent for the nation's fastest-growing industry.

Legendary youth football coach Leebert Halliman & Olympian John Mair among honorees for 3rd Ricky Gordon Youth Festival.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

The third annual Courtney 'Ricky' Gordon Youth Football Festival will take place this Saturday July 25th and Sunday July 26th at the Maverly football field in St Andrew..

Reggae Boy Andre Brooks lighting up Norwich City

Thursday, July 23, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Reggae Boy Andre Brooks’ arrival has already injected excitement at English Championship club Norwich City and his team mate Uairi Mcconville believes it is now up to the players to help maximise his impact.

Dancehall pioneer Lord Sassa Frass among honorees for 3rd Ricky Gordon Youth festival in Maverly.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 Roger Hasfal Entertainment No comments

Legendary dancehall pioneer Michael 'Sassa Frass' Johnson will be one of the honorees at the third annual Ricky Gordon Youth Football Festival will take place this Saturday July 25 and Sunday July 26 at the Maverly football field in St Andrew.

Sizzla Kalonji launches free summer classes for children in August Town

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments