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Nation’s leaders call for resilience, unity and a return to core values on Heroes Day

As Jamaicans observe national heroes day today, prime minister Dr. Andrew Holness and Opposition Leader Mark Golding have issued separate calls to honour the legacy of the nation’s heroes through unity, resilience and a return to core values.

In his address, Dr. Holness called on the nation to embrace

More than 140 Jamaicans receive national awards for service to the country

More than 140 Jamaicans were recognised today for outstanding service to the nation, across various sectors during the national honours and awards ceremony.

Heading the list of recipients are: businessman Keith Duncan, Local Government Minister, Desmond McKenzie and former Managing Director of the

Second person charged in relation to murder of teen girl in Kingston

Police have charged a second person in relation to the murder of 14-year-old Terona "Tee Tee" Thomas in Kingston, 6 months ago.

Alleged St James based robbery syndicate leader remanded until next month

A St. James woman alleged to be the leader of a robbery syndicate is to return to court next month after being remanded earlier this week.

Opposition calls for fair and just prosecution of Mayor Norman Scott

The Opposition People’s National Party, PNP is calling for a fair and just prosecution of Spanish Town Mayor Norman Scott.

The mayor is before the court in connection with an incident involving a Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) indoor agent at a polling station on election day, September 3.

Bog Walk Gorge reopened

The Bog Walk Gorge in St. Catherine has been reopened.

It was closed yesterday afternoon, following reports of falling boulders and rising water levels as a result of heavy rains.

316 road deaths recorded since January 1; NRSC urges caution on the road this Heroes’ Weekend

With three hundred and sixteen (316) road deaths recorded since the start of the year, persons are being urged to exercise caution when using the roadways, especially over the long Heroes’ Holiday Weekend.

Vice Chairman of the National Road Safety Council, Dr. Lucien Jones made the appeal, following

Police identify 2 men killed in North-South Highway crash

Two men were killed in a crash along the North-South Highway, last evening.

Dead are 31-year-old Romario Walker of Phoenix Park Village in St. Catherine and 56-year-old Rayon Grant of Seaview Gardens, Kingston 11.

The crash occurred in the vicinity of Angels, Spanish Town, St. Catherine.

Finance Minister says government periodically reviews disaster mitigation and response plans

Finance Minister Fayval Williams has pointed out that the government reviews its disaster mitigation and response plans periodically, to ensure they work.

Bog Walk Gorge closed, many other roadways also impacted by heavy rains

Some roadways across the island are being impacted by heavy rainfall.

Nation’s leaders call for resilience, unity and a return to core values on Heroes Day

Monday, October 20, 2025 Markelia Rumble News No comments

As Jamaicans observe national heroes day today, prime minister Dr. Andrew Holness and Opposition Leader Mark Golding have issued separate calls to honour the legacy of the nation’s heroes through unity, resilience and a return to core values. In his address, Dr. Holness called on the nation to embrace the qualities of discipline, hard work, respect and love for one another.

More than 140 Jamaicans receive national awards for service to the country

Monday, October 20, 2025 Markelia Rumble News No comments

More than 140 Jamaicans were recognised today for outstanding service to the nation, across various sectors during the national honours and awards ceremony. Heading the list of recipients are: businessman Keith Duncan, Local Government Minister, Desmond McKenzie and former Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, Dr. Marlene Street Forest.

Reggae Boyz Climb to 68th in Latest FIFA World Ranking

Friday, October 17, 2025 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz have inched up one place to 68th on the latest release of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking, following a productive international window in October.