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Political Commentator Kevin Obrien Chang says suspension of Dr. Angela Brown Burke from parliament following an incident involving the mace is justified

Political Commentator Kevin Obrien Chang says suspension of Dr. Angela Brown Burke from parliament following an incident involving the mace is justified

The mace is a ceremonial symbol of the authority of the house and the speaker. Mrs. Brown Burke reportedly touched the mace while the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NARRA) Bill was being examined.

Teen arrested following fatal stabbing of father in St. Elizabeth

Teen arrested following fatal stabbing of father in St. Elizabeth

The deceased has been identified as Gary Allwood of Love Lane District. Police reports are about 1:59 PM, the two had a dispute, during which a pair of scissors and a knife were used to stab the father.

Police constable one of 2 men killed in St. Thomas crash last night

Police constable one of 2 men killed in St. Thomas crash last night

Dead are 25-year-old Constable Keron Kellyman, who was attached to the Highway Patrol Division in St. Thomas and 31-year-old electrician, Dwight Robinson of White Hall District in the parish. The incident occurred around 10:45 P.M. along the Seaforth main road.

Opposition renews call for Gov’t to reconsider increasing age of consent from 16 to 18 years old

Opposition renews call for Gov’t to reconsider increasing age of consent from 16 to 18 years old

Opposition Spokesperson on Education and Youth, Damion Crawford repeated the call during his Sectoral Debate presentation in Parliament yesterday. Citing data which indicated an average of 6000 pregnancies per year, Crawford said teen pregnancy is a problem in Jamaica

Shenseea & Daddy Yankee drop ‘Echo’ as World Cup album’s third single

Shenseea & Daddy Yankee drop ‘Echo’ as World Cup album’s third single

Dancehall artiste Shenseea and Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee have ignited the FIFA World Cup 2026 build-up with Echo, a new single from the tournament’s official soundtrack.

Shaggy says performing for the ‘King of Pop’ was one of the highlights of his career

Shaggy says performing for the ‘King of Pop’ was one of the highlights of his career

Reggae and dancehall megastar Shaggy says one of the highlights of his career was performing for the King of Pop in 2001.

“Still a lot to prove” Douglas eyes excellence this season

“Still a lot to prove” Douglas eyes excellence this season

Carifta Games Austin Sealy Award winner Shanoya Douglas of Holland High remains fully focused as she prepares for the upcoming World Under 20 Championships to be held in Oregon in August.

Government to finalise designation of five new protected areas across the country by March 2027

Government to finalise designation of five new protected areas across the country by March 2027

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda, noted that these areas will include Bengal in St. Ann, the Negril Environmental Protection Area spanning Hanover and Westmoreland, Long Mountain in St. Andrew, Montpelier in St. James, and Canoe Valley in Clarendon and Manchester.

JPS nears full restoration following the passage of Hurricane Melissa; 99.7% of its customers back on its grid

JPS nears full restoration following the passage of Hurricane Melissa; 99.7% of its customers back on its grid

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is moving closer to full restoration following the passage of Hurricane Melissa last October with 99.71% of its customers back on its grid.

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz gave the update in Parliament yesterday as he responded to concerns raised by the Opposition about the

Deliberations on NaRRA Bill halted briefly late yesterday after House Speaker suspends Opposition MP Angela Brown Burke

Deliberations on NaRRA Bill halted briefly late yesterday after House Speaker suspends Opposition MP Angela Brown Burke

Mrs. Holness formally named the St. Andrew South Western M.P. and ruled that the Marshall remove her from the House following an incident involving the parliamentary mace.The mace is a ceremonial symbol of the authority of the House and the Speaker.

Political Commentator Kevin Obrien Chang says suspension of Dr. Angela Brown Burke from parliament following an incident involving the mace is justified

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Myesha Broadie News No comments

The mace is a ceremonial symbol of the authority of the house and the speaker. Mrs. Brown Burke reportedly touched the mace while the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NARRA) Bill was being examined.

Teen arrested following fatal stabbing of father in St. Elizabeth

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

The deceased has been identified as Gary Allwood of Love Lane District. Police reports are about 1:59 PM, the two had a dispute, during which a pair of scissors and a knife were used to stab the father.

“Still a lot to prove” Douglas eyes excellence this season

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Carifta Games Austin Sealy Award winner Shanoya Douglas of Holland High remains fully focused as she prepares for the upcoming World Under 20 Championships to be held in Oregon in August.

GC Foster College to host first ever High School Boxing one night event

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

History will be made on May 7 when the first ever local High School Boxing event will be staged at the GC Foster College.

Shenseea & Daddy Yankee drop ‘Echo’ as World Cup album’s third single

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Dancehall artiste Shenseea and Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee have ignited the FIFA World Cup 2026 build-up with Echo, a new single from the tournament’s official soundtrack.

Shaggy says performing for the ‘King of Pop’ was one of the highlights of his career

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Reggae and dancehall megastar Shaggy says one of the highlights of his career was performing for the King of Pop in 2001.