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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Haitians found in Old Harbour remain in custody

Haitians found in Old Harbour remain in custody

At least 8 Haitians apprehended between Thursday and yesterday in St. Catherine remain in police custody and are being processed.

TODSS appeals for relevant authorities to address poor road condition concerns

TODSS appeals for relevant authorities to address poor road condition concerns

The Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS) is appealing to the relevant authorities to address concerns about poor road conditions in areas deemed crash hot spots.

St Catherine man implicated in murder, who fled to Trinidad and was deported, now charged

St Catherine man implicated in murder, who fled to Trinidad and was deported, now charged

A St. Catherine man, who reportedly fled to Trinidad and Tobago, after being implicated in a murder last year, was sent back to Jamaica and will face the court soon.

Gov’t reaffirms Jamaica’s commitment to practical international cooperation on transnational crime

Gov’t reaffirms Jamaica’s commitment to practical international cooperation on transnational crime

The Government has reinforced the country's commitment to practical transnational cooperation in areas such as information sharing, border management, institutional capacity building and the protection of critical infrastructure, including cyber.The recommitment was made during the United States Ministerial

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

Sunday, July 19, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

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

Sunday, July 19, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

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 Technical High School today.

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.

Ojay Shields named in Cricket West Indies squad to face Pakistan in 4 day warm up

Saturday, July 18, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Ojay Shields is the only Jamaican named in Cricket West Indies squad to face Pakistan in a four-day warm-up match at the Queen's Park oval in Trinidad from July 18 to 21.

Dancehall stars back Argentina for World Cup win

Friday, July 17, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Several Dancehall stars are throwing their support behind Argentina ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

Fantan Mojah albums climb iTunes Reggae Chart

Friday, July 17, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Three of Fantan Mojah’s albums have entered the iTunes Top Reggae Albums chart following his passing.