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Missing elderly Manchester woman found dead in barrel at home

A 72-year-old Manchester woman who had been missing since Sunday was found dead in a barrel at her home this morning.

The deceased has been as Primrose Hall of Grays Hill Mews, Villa Road, Mandeville.

Police say four men shot at Retirement Dump in St. James during intelligence operation was in response to violence

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says this morning's fatal shooting of four men at the Retirement Dump in St. James occurred during an intelligence-driven operation in response to acts of violence in the wider community.

Investigators have been probing a series of violent incidents linked to an

Finance Minister Fayval Williams clarifies how relief funds following Hurricane Melissa were spent

Amidst continued discussion and concern about the Government’s handling of relief funds following Hurricane Melissa, Finance Minister Fayval Williams has sought to clarify exactly how the money has been spent.

In March the Government revealed that it spent $67 billion as part of its hurricane relief

Petrojam’s revised pricing mechanism takes effect tomorrow

Petrojam's revised pricing mechanism takes effect tomorrow capping the maximum pass-through of price increases or decreases on automotive diesel oil and ultra-low-sulphur diesel at $12.50.

The company says the tiered price movement structure is designed to bolster Jamaica’s energy security and is in

AG recommends that NWC set an internally funded budget based on what can be realistically afforded

The Auditor General (AG) has recommended that the National Water Commission (NWC) set an internally funded budget based on what can be realistically afforded.

The AG noted that the NWC's expenditure for capital projects was below planned levels over a five-year period from 2019 to 2024 attributable

Jamaican Mayor of Lauderhill hosts business matchmaker event in “Kingston 21”

The City of Lauderhill, in South Florida, which is home to approximately 15 thousand Jamaicans, will be hosting the GO Bond Buyer-Supplier Matchmaker event on June 23 at the City's Performing Arts Center

The 9 passengers from various flights into Jamaica whose travel history linked to Ebola-affected countries have no symptom of the virus – Tufton

Health Minister Dr. Christoher Tufton is reporting that Jamaica remains free from the Ebola virus following the outbreak in parts of Africa. Ebola outbreaks have been reported across several Central and West African countries.

“No child should have their life taken away attempting to break up a conflict” – FWCF saddened at passing of 13yo Kemelia Paul

The Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) is expressing sadness at the passing of 13-year-old Excelsior High School student, Kemelia Paul, who died in the hospital yesterday.In a statement today, the Foundation extended condolences to Kemelia’s parents, friends, classmates and the wider school community during

MOCA called in after hackers claimed to have access to National Health Fund data

Reports of the data breach surfaced on social media this morning, with allegations that 2.9 tera-bytes of data had been hacked at the fund. The hacker group, pear, listed the NHF on its leak site claiming that the breach includes financial records, human resource files, medical records, and other personal

Police confirm murder charges laid against man accused of stabbing 13yo Kemelia Paul who died in hospital yesterday

Police have confirmed that murder charges have been laid against the man accused of stabbing 13-year-old Excelsior High School student, Kemelia Paul, who died in hospital yesterday.He is 28-year-old Kemar Mitchell, a carpenter of Harbour View, St. Andrew.

Missing elderly Manchester woman found dead in barrel at home

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

A 72-year-old Manchester woman who had been missing since Sunday was found dead in a barrel at her home this morning. The deceased has been as Primrose Hall of Grays Hill Mews, Villa Road, Mandeville.

Police say four men shot at Retirement Dump in St. James during intelligence operation was in response to violence

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says this morning's fatal shooting of four men at the Retirement Dump in St. James occurred during an intelligence-driven operation in response to acts of violence in the wider community. Investigators have been probing a series of violent incidents linked to an ongoing conflict among individuals operating within the scrap metal trade at the Retirement Dump.

Oblique Seville among eight recipients of the JOA/Olympic Solidarity Scholarship

Tuesday, June 09, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

World 100 metres champion Oblique Seville and Olympic swimming representative Sabrina Lyn were among some eight athletes who were named recipients of the Jamaica Olympic Association /Olympic Solidarity Scholarship award.

Reggae Boy Dwayne “Busy” Atkinson still celebrating his first international goal

Monday, June 08, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Reggae Boy Dwayne "Busy" Atkinson is still celebrating his first international goal.

Jamaican Mayor of Lauderhill hosts business matchmaker event in “Kingston 21”

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Roger Hasfal Entertainment No comments

The City of Lauderhill, in South Florida, which is home to approximately 15 thousand Jamaicans, will be hosting the GO Bond Buyer-Supplier Matchmaker event on June 23 at the City's Performing Arts Center

Killamanjaro Sound System denies involvement in upcoming Japan tour with Ricky Trooper

Tuesday, June 09, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Legendary Jamaican sound system Kilamanjaro has distanced itself from an upcoming Japan tour being promoted in connection with veteran selector Ricky Trooper.