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CARICOM Reparations Commission says recent UN resolution lays foundation for dialogue on human decency

CARICOM Reparations Commission says recent UN resolution lays foundation for dialogue on human decency

The Caricom Reparations Commission says the recent adoption of a United Nations resolution recognising the trafficking and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity has laid the foundation for a dialogue on human decency.

Truck driver urges caution and for motorists to obey road rules after 2 dead along Spur Tree this morning

Truck driver urges caution and for motorists to obey road rules after 2 dead along Spur Tree this morning

Two people are dead after the motor truck they were travelling in veered off the Spur Tree Hill main road in Manchester this morning.Their identities have not been released, but one is male, and the other is female.

Fi We Children Foundation stresses protection of child victims amidst reports that former MP charged with incest involving teen

Fi We Children Foundation stresses protection of child victims amidst reports that former MP charged with incest involving teen

Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) says the protection of child victims must be a constant standard.It notes that while public interest in accountability is understandable, it must never come at the expense of a child’s safety and dignity.

5 killed in road crashes since Friday, 2 perished in latest incident along Spur Tree main road this morning

5 killed in road crashes since Friday, 2 perished in latest incident along Spur Tree main road this morning

Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (P-STEB) Senior Superintendent, Lloyd Darby, gave the update this morning.

Douglas moves to 10th all time Jamaican woman over 200 meters

Douglas moves to 10th all time Jamaican woman over 200 meters

The new National Under 20 200 meters record that was run by Shanoya Douglas at the 53rd Carifta Games that ended on Sunday in Grenada, is now the 10th fastest all time run on the Jamaican women's list.

Parents, property owners urged to secure water sources to keep children safe after child drowns in tank

Parents, property owners urged to secure water sources to keep children safe after child drowns in tank

Parents, guardians and property owners are being urged to secure water sources as part of efforts aimed at keeping children safe.The appeal comes from the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA).

PNP refers membership of accused former MP to internal processes following serious sexual offence charge

PNP refers membership of accused former MP to internal processes following serious sexual offence charge

The People's National Party (PNP) says it has referred the membership of an accused former Member of Parliament (MP) to the appropriate internal processes for immediate action.

This follows reports that the former MP has been charged with a serious sexual offence.

Efforts underway to provide psycho-social support to elderly man in viral police confrontation

Efforts underway to provide psycho-social support to elderly man in viral police confrontation

Plans are being made to provide psycho-social support to the elderly man who was seen in a viral video in a physical confrontation with a police officer.

The incident, which reportedly happened in Tawes Pen, St. Catherine, has led to the officer's interdiction, pending the outcome of a thorough probe

SUFJ expresses concern over police fatal shootings since the start of the year

SUFJ expresses concern over police fatal shootings since the start of the year

Executive Director of Stand Up for Jamaica, Carla Gullotta has expressed concern about the number of police fatal shooting incidents since the start of the year.

According to the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) 88 people have died in alleged confrontations with the security forces

Three Colombians to face court today over what police call Jamaica’s largest cocaine seizure

Three Colombians to face court today over what police call Jamaica’s largest cocaine seizure

Three Colombian nationals are to face the court today to answer to charges relating to what police describe as the largest single cocaine seizure in Jamaica’s recorded history.

The seizure, valued at approximately $1.65 billion JMD follows a coastal interception on Saturday, March 21.

CARICOM Reparations Commission says recent UN resolution lays foundation for dialogue on human decency

Tuesday, April 07, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

The Caricom Reparations Commission says the recent adoption of a United Nations resolution recognising the trafficking and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity has laid the foundation for a dialogue on human decency.

Truck driver urges caution and for motorists to obey road rules after 2 dead along Spur Tree this morning

Tuesday, April 07, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

Two people are dead after the motor truck they were travelling in veered off the Spur Tree Hill main road in Manchester this morning.Their identities have not been released, but one is male, and the other is female.

Douglas moves to 10th all time Jamaican woman over 200 meters

Tuesday, April 07, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

The new National Under 20 200 meters record that was run by Shanoya Douglas at the 53rd Carifta Games that ended on Sunday in Grenada, is now the 10th fastest all time run on the Jamaican women's list.

Baseball scholarship within the Morgan Heritage Family

Saturday, April 04, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Rising baseball prospect and right-handed pitcher at Edgewater High school in Orlando Florida, Memmalatel Victory Morgan, who is son of Mojo Morgan of Morgan Heritage has received a full American scholarship.

Masicka’s Whites fuels DR Congo’s world Cup qualifier celebration

Wednesday, April 01, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Masicka’s popular song, Whites was the centre of DR Congo’s celebration last evening after their victory over the Reggae Boyz in yesterday’s World Cup qualifier in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Queen of Dancehall, Spice honoured by Georgia State Capitol

Wednesday, April 01, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Dancehall star Spice is celebrating a proud moment after being honoured at the Georgia State Capitol on March 31.