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May Day High to work with stakeholders to provide proper parking for school buses after student mowed down last week

May Day High to work with stakeholders to provide proper parking for school buses after student mowed down last week

14-year-old Lakeea Thompson succumbed to injuries she sustained after being hit by a Toyota motor truck on the May Day main road in the parish on Friday.Police say that at about 3: 30 PM, Thompson was attempting to cross the roadway when she was struck by a reversing coaster bus.

Fifty-one murders recorded in Jamaica up to Saturday February 7, representing 40% reduction compared to last year

Fifty-one murders recorded in Jamaica up to Saturday February 7, representing 40% reduction compared to last year

This is 34 fewer than the 85 recorded during a similar period last year.St. Andrew South recorded the highest number of murders with 9, followed by St. James with 7.

Jamaicans shaken from their slumber following early morning 5.6 magnitude earthquake

Jamaicans shaken from their slumber following early morning 5.6 magnitude earthquake

Scores of Jamaicans were awakened from their slumber early this morning, as a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck off the coast of the island.The shaking was reportedly felt across eastern sections of Jamaica.

Under 17 Reggae Boys are now 90 minutes away from qualifying for the FIFA Under 17 World Cup

Under 17 Reggae Boys are now 90 minutes away from qualifying for the FIFA Under 17 World Cup

Jamaica's national Under 17 footballers are now 90 minutes away from qualifying for the FIFA Under 17 World Cup in Qatar later this year.

Health minister says efforts underway to complete construction of the Western Children and Adolescent Hospital

Health minister says efforts underway to complete construction of the Western Children and Adolescent Hospital

However, he discloses that there are some contractor related issues.

Ground was broken on the Cornwall Regional Hospital compound in St. James, in October 2019 for the 43 million US dollar project.

Gov’t says overseas news report that Jamaica turned away Cuban-registered tanker seeking gas, is fake

Gov’t says overseas news report that Jamaica turned away Cuban-registered tanker seeking gas, is fake

The government says a news report from an overseas publication purporting that Jamaica turned away a Cuban-registered tanker seeking to refill on Liquified Petroleum Gas, LPG is fake. It notes that the report does not mention any credible source of information to verify its claims. The Energy Ministry

Seiveright commends CLA for improving operational efficiency and accelerating turnaround times for licences

Seiveright commends CLA for improving operational efficiency and accelerating turnaround times for licences

State Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Delano Seiveright, has commended the Cannabis Licensing Authority, CLA for improving operational efficiency and accelerating turnaround times for licences.

This follows Mr. Seiveright's recent working visit to the authority’s offices, where he met

Woman chopped to death in May Pen, Clarendon

Woman chopped to death in May Pen, Clarendon

Police are probing the murder of a woman along Glenmuir Drive, May Pen, Clarendon last night.

Dead is 46-year-old Jennifer Williams.

Government condemns murder of 4-year-old Saniyah Obrien in Manchester

Government condemns murder of 4-year-old Saniyah Obrien in Manchester

Saniyah of Woodstock Manchester was shot dead by gunmen in Landsettlement, in the parish yesterday afternoon.

Her father was also wounded in the incident.

Caribbean nationals react after Bad Bunny Super Bowl performance

Caribbean nationals react after Bad Bunny Super Bowl performance

Many Jamaicans online are reacting to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance after he shouted“Xamyca” while naming countries across the Americas during his Super Bowl XL halftime show on Sunday.

May Day High to work with stakeholders to provide proper parking for school buses after student mowed down last week

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Marlene Freeman News No comments

14-year-old Lakeea Thompson succumbed to injuries she sustained after being hit by a Toyota motor truck on the May Day main road in the parish on Friday.Police say that at about 3: 30 PM, Thompson was attempting to cross the roadway when she was struck by a reversing coaster bus.

Fifty-one murders recorded in Jamaica up to Saturday February 7, representing 40% reduction compared to last year

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Marlene Freeman News No comments

This is 34 fewer than the 85 recorded during a similar period last year.St. Andrew South recorded the highest number of murders with 9, followed by St. James with 7.

Under 17 Reggae Boys are now 90 minutes away from qualifying for the FIFA Under 17 World Cup

Monday, February 09, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Jamaica's national Under 17 footballers are now 90 minutes away from qualifying for the FIFA Under 17 World Cup in Qatar later this year.

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.

Caribbean nationals react after Bad Bunny Super Bowl performance

Monday, February 09, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Many Jamaicans online are reacting to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance after he shouted“Xamyca” while naming countries across the Americas during his Super Bowl XL halftime show on Sunday.

Monica shows love to Vybz Kartel after 90s throwback moment

Monday, February 09, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

R&B singer Monica has given Vybz Kartel her stamp of approval after he shared a video vibing to her 90s hit Before You Walk Out My Life.