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Another person has died from motor cycle collision in Little London Westmoreland

The death toll from Friday night’s two-motorcycle collision in Little London, Westmoreland has risen to three after another person succumbed to injuries in hospital yesterday.

The deceased have been identified as 18-year-old construction worker Obrian Bruce of Shrewsbury District, Westmoreland, 41-year-old

NAJ urges nurses to embrace principles of the empowered nurse

The National Children’s Registry (NCR) received over 14,000 reports of child abuse and other care and protection concerns in 2025, representing a 5% increase over the number of reports received in 2024.

Data show that 14,602 reports were made last year compared to 13,918 reports received the year before.

Spain are the 2026 FIFA World Cup Champions ….Viva Espana

Spain were crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating defending champions Argentina 1–0 in the final on Sunday in New Jersey.

St. Ann’s Bay Mayor hails Reggae Sumfest traffic plan a success

This year, the annual music festival was held at Plantation Cove, Priory in St. Ann, sparking concerns among residents in the parish about traffic congestion.

TODSS laments lack of security after Mandeville double murder

Twenty-four-year-old Deneekia Pounall and 21-year-old Sadefa Henry were killed after an altercation between a taxi driver and another passenger escalated.

Police say the passenger disembarked the vehicle and refused to pay his taxi fare, even after the driver's request.

Jamaica’s Gov’t and CARICOM in solidarity with people of Guyana as search and rescue operations intensify following ferry boat disaster

Search and rescue operations continue off the coast of Guyana, where a ferry carrying 133 passengers and crew sank last night.Local officials have said 67 people, including 15 children, are among those already recovered after the MV Barima capsized following its departure from Guyana's capital, Georgetown.

Brown-Burke calls for psycho-social support for persons residing in violent-plagued communities

A call is being made for more psycho-social support to be provided to persons, especially children, who reside in communities impacted by violence.Member of Parliament for South West St. Andrew, Dr. Angela Brown Burke, raised the matter at a People's National Party Women's Conference at the St. Elizabeth

Jamaica will benefit from transformative healthcare when nurses are empowered, supported and equipped – Deputy Chief Nursing Officer Jillian Mason-Quarry

Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, Jillian Mason-Quarry, made the statement at yesterday's service to mark the start of National Nurses' Week at the May Pen Seventh Day Adventist Church in Clarendon.It is being celebrated under the theme, "Our nurses. Our future. Empowered nurses save lives".

NAJ president demands better structural support for nurses

She was speaking at NAJ's ecumenical church service at the May Pen Seventh-day Adventist Church yesterday.

National Nurses Week, which runs from July 18 to July 24, will be celebrated under the theme "Our nurses. Our future. Empowered nurses save lives."

Two persons shot and killed in Mandeville last evening

Dead are 24-year-old Deneekia Pounall of Heartease District, and 21-year-old Sadefa Henry, a delivery man of Marvel Close, Greenvale, both in the parish.

Reports are that at about 7:30 pm, a taxi carrying Pounall and Henry stopped along the roadway to allow another passenger to disembark.

Another person has died from motor cycle collision in Little London Westmoreland

Monday, July 20, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

The death toll from Friday night’s two-motorcycle collision in Little London, Westmoreland has risen to three after another person succumbed to injuries in hospital yesterday. The deceased have been identified as 18-year-old construction worker Obrian Bruce of Shrewsbury District, Westmoreland, 41-year-old labourer Donald McKenzie of Little London and 36-year-old Darren Bryan of Old Hope District, Little London.

NAJ urges nurses to embrace principles of the empowered nurse

Monday, July 20, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments

The National Children’s Registry (NCR) received over 14,000 reports of child abuse and other care and protection concerns in 2025, representing a 5% increase over the number of reports received in 2024. Data show that 14,602 reports were made last year compared to 13,918 reports received the year before.

Spain are the 2026 FIFA World Cup Champions ….Viva Espana

Monday, July 20, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Spain were crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating defending champions Argentina 1–0 in the final on Sunday in New Jersey.

England wins historic FIFA World Cup third place Trophy in 10 goal thriller against France

Saturday, July 18, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Bukayo Saka exploded with a 3 goal thriller in an historic FIFA World Cup clash against France where 10 goals were scored to guide England to a 6-4 victory over the French, and claimed the third place Trophy at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Miami Stadium on Saturday.