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Lebron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year US$8 million contract

Basketball super star Lebron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, US$8 million contract.

This will include a player option.

Children’s Advocate says rape and murder of young girl in Trelawny is a painful reminder of grave danger posed by sexual predators

Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison has noted that the rape and murder of a young girl in Troy district, Trelawny is a painful reminder of the grave danger posed by sexual predators.

10-year-old Shani Coke was found dead on Tuesday.

Opposition calls on JCF to train officers to effectively respond to incidents involving people with mental illness

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is being called on to train officers to effectively respond to incidents involving people with mental illness.

Councillor for the Trafalgar Division in St. Andrew, Jesse James Clarke suggested that the JCF take a similar approach to that of authorities in Texas,

Baby boy among 2 killed in motor vehicle crashes in St. Ann and St. James

A baby boy is one of two people killed in motor vehicle crashes in St. Ann and St. James between last evening and this morning.

Police have identified them as Benjamin Moodie of Whitehouse, St. James and Lenward Fisher of Bellair, Runaway Bay, St. Ann.

Government does not own the Support Jamaica website – ODPEM’s Alvin Gayle

The Government does not own the Support Jamaica website which was used to coordinate relief donations following Hurricane Melissa.

The revelation came from Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle during Wednesday's sitting of Parliament's

Demarco withdraws from Reggae Jam Festival, cites unfulfilled contractual obligations

Dancehall artiste Demarco has announced that he will no longer appear at this year’s Reggae Jam Festival in Germany, stating that commitments outlined in his performance agreement were not honored.

Entertainers rally behind Bugle’s health checkup message

Several members of the local music fraternity have thrown their support behind Bugle’s call for people to prioritize their health by getting regular medical checkups.

Bahamian reggae star Righteous Teacher and Busy Signal hit #3 on the USA iTunes Charts

Bahamian reggae artiste Righteous Teacher is beaming with pride, having secured his very first USA iTunes Reggae chart placement with the song Give Thanks, a collaboration with dancehall artiste Busy Signal.

PNP women’s movement urges psycho-social support for Shani Coke’s family and wider community

The People's National Party (PNP) Women's Movement has called for immediate psycho-social support to be provided to the family of 10-year-old Shani Coke and the wider Troy community.

The call came following Tuesday's brutal rape and murder of the child and the fatal mob attack on the suspected killer.

JHTA establishes committee to build future-ready workforce

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) has established a Human Capital and Workforce Development Committee.

The committee brings together some of the country's foremost leaders in tourism, education and workforce development to build a stronger, more resilient pipeline of talent for the nation's

Children’s Advocate says rape and murder of young girl in Trelawny is a painful reminder of grave danger posed by sexual predators

Friday, July 24, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison has noted that the rape and murder of a young girl in Troy district, Trelawny is a painful reminder of the grave danger posed by sexual predators. 10-year-old Shani Coke was found dead on Tuesday.

Opposition calls on JCF to train officers to effectively respond to incidents involving people with mental illness

Friday, July 24, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is being called on to train officers to effectively respond to incidents involving people with mental illness. Councillor for the Trafalgar Division in St. Andrew, Jesse James Clarke suggested that the JCF take a similar approach to that of authorities in Texas, United States of America in ensuring that officers are adequately prepared to deal with persons suffering from mental challenges.

Lebron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year US$8 million contract

Friday, July 24, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Basketball super star Lebron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, US$8 million contract. This will include a player option.

Legendary youth football coach Leebert Halliman & Olympian John Mair among honorees for 3rd Ricky Gordon Youth Festival.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

The third annual Courtney 'Ricky' Gordon Youth Football Festival will take place this Saturday July 25th and Sunday July 26th at the Maverly football field in St Andrew..

Demarco withdraws from Reggae Jam Festival, cites unfulfilled contractual obligations

Friday, July 24, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Dancehall artiste Demarco has announced that he will no longer appear at this year’s Reggae Jam Festival in Germany, stating that commitments outlined in his performance agreement were not honored.

Entertainers rally behind Bugle’s health checkup message

Friday, July 24, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Several members of the local music fraternity have thrown their support behind Bugle’s call for people to prioritize their health by getting regular medical checkups.