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High emotions at St. John’s Primary as school community mourned death Kelsey Ferrigon; her suspected killer fatally shot by police

Emotions were high, at the St. John's Primary school in St. Catherine today, as students and staff gathered to remember slain pupil Kelsey Ferrigon.

Their sadness briefly turned into relief, after it was disclosed that her suspected killer Giovanni Ellis was fatally shot by police in Clarendon this

Relatives to be relocated following Kelsey Ferrigon’s murder-PM Holness

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says provisions will be made to have the family of 9-year-old Kelsey Ferrigon relocated following her murder.

Speaking during a visit to the family yesterday in Spanish Town St. Catherine, the Prime Minister said he understands that living in the house where her body

Murders down 38.9%

There is a 38.9 per cent reduction in murders.

According to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), 248 murders were recorded up to Saturday, May 10, 158 fewer than the 406 recorded in the same period last year.

Classes suspended at Horace Clarke High, following weekend break-in

A break-in and vandalism of the Horace Clarke High School in St. Mary at the weekend resulted in the suspension of classes today.

The incident which occurred on Saturday night saw the ransacking of several key areas of the institution, including the tuck shop, administrative offices, staff room, and

3 students injured in St. Elizabeth crash sit CSEC exams at hospital; Vaz says parish to get 7 school buses

Some of the students who were injured in a crash along the Holland Bamboo main road in St. Elizabeth, this morning, sat their Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate, CSEC exams at hospital today.

17 students, 14 from the Hampton School for girls and three from Munro College, sustained injuries, after

Bounty Killer reacts to death of Kelsey Ferrigon’s suspected killer

Dancehall heavyweight Bounty Killer is among those reacting on social media following the death of Jovani Ellis — the man suspected of raping and murdering 9-year-old Kelsey Ferrigon.

Europe still feels the beat – Anthony B and others reject Reggae ‘death’ claims

Reggae singer Anthony B is dismissing recent claims that Reggae music is fading in popularity across Europe.

Jahshii hails Aidonia as his lyrical inspiration at 20th Anniversary show

Dancehall deejay Jahshii took a moment during his set at Aidonia’s 20th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday in Kingston to pay tribute to the veteran entertainer.

Devin Di Dakta’s Bubble featured in Beats by Dre campaign with Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal

Devin Di Dakta's raunchy track, Bubble has been featured in Apple's official Beats by Dre campaign, starring Spanish football sensation Lamine Yamal.

POI in the rape and murder of 9 y/o Kelsey Ferrigon fatally shot by police during alleged confrontation in Sandy Bay

The person of interest (POI) in the rape and murder of 9 year old Kelsey Ferrigon was fatally shot by the police during an alleged confrontation in Sandy Bay Clarendon this morning.

He is Giovanni Ellis of Spanish Town, St. Catherine.

High emotions at St. John’s Primary as school community mourned death Kelsey Ferrigon; her suspected killer fatally shot by police

Monday, May 12, 2025 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

Emotions were high, at the St. John's Primary school in St. Catherine today, as students and staff gathered to remember slain pupil Kelsey Ferrigon. Their sadness briefly turned into relief, after it was disclosed that her suspected killer Giovanni Ellis was fatally shot by police in Clarendon this morning.

Relatives to be relocated following Kelsey Ferrigon’s murder-PM Holness

Monday, May 12, 2025 Clement Reid News No comments

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says provisions will be made to have the family of 9-year-old Kelsey Ferrigon relocated following her murder. Speaking during a visit to the family yesterday in Spanish Town St. Catherine, the Prime Minister said he understands that living in the house where her body was found can be emotionally challenging.

Jamaica finishes sixth on medal podium at World Athletics Relays

Monday, May 12, 2025 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

Jamaica finished sixth on the medal podium at the just concluded World Athletics relays in Guangzhou China, after winning a gold and silver at the two day meet which ended on Sunday.

India great Virat Kohli announces immediate retirement from Test cricket

Monday, May 12, 2025 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

Superstar India batter Virat Kohli has announced his immediate retirement from Test cricket. The decision comes just weeks before India embarks on its much-anticipated five-Test tour of England, set to begin on June 20. Kohli’s retirement follows the announcement by Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who revealed his own retirement last Wednesday.

Bounty Killer reacts to death of Kelsey Ferrigon’s suspected killer

Monday, May 12, 2025 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Dancehall heavyweight Bounty Killer is among those reacting on social media following the death of Jovani Ellis — the man suspected of raping and murdering 9-year-old Kelsey Ferrigon.

Europe still feels the beat – Anthony B and others reject Reggae ‘death’ claims

Monday, May 12, 2025 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Reggae singer Anthony B is dismissing recent claims that Reggae music is fading in popularity across Europe.