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Consultant psychiatrist warns children affected by Hurricane Melissa may face long-term developmental, mental health damage

Consultant psychiatrist Professor Wendel Abel has warned that children affected by Hurricane Melissa may face long-term developmental and mental health damage, including an increased risk of self-harm if their trauma is not addressed.

Amendments to FID legislation passed by Upper House yesterday despite concerns from Opposition Senators

The amendment seeks to enhance the FID's operational independence and comply with international standards of the Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units, and the Financial Action Task Force (FAT-F)The Egmont Group facilitates secure international information exchange to combat money laundering,

“Government policy is not equivalent to party politics” Gov Senator rejects concern that language in FID Bill could allow political interference

The concerns relate to information sharing being consistent with government policy, which the Opposition argued could allow for continued, albeit less transparent, political interference.Golding Campbell said this is far from the truth.

Yesterday’s shooting along Chisholm Ave left 4 including cop wounded; St Andrew South police say incident unfortunate, unnecessary

Commanding officer for the division, Senior Superintendent (SSP) Damion Manderson, told IRIE FM News that the incident occurred sometime after 6 PM.
He said checks revealed that the police officer, who was attending to a domestic situation, was fired upon by armed men, who were reportedly not pleased

ODPP says 10 y/o son discovered Melissa Silvera’s body

The body of Melissa Silvera, the wife of former politician Jolyan Silvera, was reportedly found in their bedroom by the couple’s 10 year old son.

This was highlighted by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in a statement which outlined the reasons for acceptance of Mr. Silvera’s guilty plea for

DPP seeking to have fatal motor vehicle crash matter involving university student Kengu Black, transferred to Home Circuit Court

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is seeking to have a fatal motor vehicle crash matter, involving university student Kengu Black, transferred from the St. Catherine Parish Court to the Home Circuit Court.

The case was called up today before Acting Parish Judge Janelle Nelson Gayle.

Vybz Kartel confirms Shenseea feature on upcoming album

Dancehall star Vybz Kartel has revealed that Shenseea will be featured on his upcoming album.

Drop Leaf Riddim goes global with J. Cole & Burna Boy samples

Rapper J. Cole and Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy have both sampled Don Corleonie’s iconic 2005 Drop Leaf Riddim, further solidifying its lasting global influence.

Keznamdi shuts down chatter, bigs up Kartel

Grammy winner Keznamdi has silenced social media chatter after revealing that Vybz Kartel and his team personally reached out to congratulate him on his Grammy victory.

Teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi creates history to help India lift ICC Men’s Under 19 World Cup title

Indian teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi created history this morning in the ICC Men's Under 19 cricket World Cup final.

Consultant psychiatrist warns children affected by Hurricane Melissa may face long-term developmental, mental health damage

Saturday, February 07, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

Consultant psychiatrist Professor Wendel Abel has warned that children affected by Hurricane Melissa may face long-term developmental and mental health damage, including an increased risk of self-harm if their trauma is not addressed.

Amendments to FID legislation passed by Upper House yesterday despite concerns from Opposition Senators

Saturday, February 07, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

The amendment seeks to enhance the FID's operational independence and comply with international standards of the Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units, and the Financial Action Task Force (FAT-F)The Egmont Group facilitates secure international information exchange to combat money laundering, terrorism financing and associated financial crimes.

Teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi creates history to help India lift ICC Men’s Under 19 World Cup title

Friday, February 06, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Indian teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi created history this morning in the ICC Men's Under 19 cricket World Cup final.

Jamaica to face Uruguay in 2026 Davis Cup/World Group Two playoff this weekend

Friday, February 06, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Jamaica's five member all male tennis team will be pushing to secure a win this weekend, when they clash with South American rivals Uruguay on Saturday and Sunday, in the 2026 Davis Cup/World Group Two Playoff at the Liguanea club in New Kingston.

Vybz Kartel confirms Shenseea feature on upcoming album

Friday, February 06, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Dancehall star Vybz Kartel has revealed that Shenseea will be featured on his upcoming album.

Drop Leaf Riddim goes global with J. Cole & Burna Boy samples

Friday, February 06, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Rapper J. Cole and Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy have both sampled Don Corleonie’s iconic 2005 Drop Leaf Riddim, further solidifying its lasting global influence.