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Holness acknowledges pain, anger and deep concern following fatal shooting of Latoya Bulgin

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has acknowledged that the recent fatal shooting of Latoya Bulgin in St James has caused pain, anger and deep concern across Jamaica and beyond its borders.

Dr Holness commented on the incident today, noting that he has been deliberately silent until this point, because,

Conflicting reports about where foreign national was fatally shot by police in St. James

There are conflicting reports about where exactly an American man was fatally shot by police, in Montego-Bay St James, today.

The name of the deceased has not been disclosed.

Harry Toddler gives health update

Dancehall deejay Harry Toddler has revealed that he’s in the hospital.

Jamaicans celebrate chef Darian Bryan’s big win on Next Level Chef

Rohan Marley and Dancehall deejay Posh Morris are among the many Jamaicans congratulating chef Darian Bryan following his victory on Season 5 of Next Level Chef a culinary competition hosted by Gordon Ramsay.

Frankie Sly says there’s no gatekeeping in the digital age

While some entertainers continue to call for good gatekeepers in the music industry, Dancehall deejay and songwriter Frankie Sly says gatekeeping no longer exists in the digital age.

Vaz dismisses claims American man was fatally shot at airport in Montego Bay

Transport minister Daryl Vaz is dismissing reports that a man was fatally shot by the police at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James earlier today.

JCAA advises of temporary operational restrictions in Jamaican air space today

The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) is advising the public and airline operators that temporary operational restrictions may be implemented this evening.

Shericka Jackson headlines 9 Jamaicans to compete in Wanda Diamond league meeting in Xiamen China

National record holder Shericka Jackson, and the two times world champion Danielle Williams headlines a list of 9 Jamaicans down to compete in the second Wanda Diamond league meeting in Xiamen, China tomorrow.

Health Ministry continues dialogue with Philippines and India on partnerships for human resources and improved healthcare delivery

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton gave the update while at the world health assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. The support from the Philippines forms part of efforts by the Health Ministry to plug specialist healthcare staff gaps.

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says Caribbean Week of Agriculture represents an opportunity for region to shape its own future

He stressed that building food systems that are modern is key in achieving this goal. Mr. Green was speaking at CWA's launch at the summit in Kingston yesterday. CWA will be held from September 27 to October 2 in Jamaica under the theme ‘The New FACE of Caribbean Food Systems’.

Holness acknowledges pain, anger and deep concern following fatal shooting of Latoya Bulgin

Friday, May 22, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has acknowledged that the recent fatal shooting of Latoya Bulgin in St James has caused pain, anger and deep concern across Jamaica and beyond its borders. Dr Holness commented on the incident today, noting that he has been deliberately silent until this point, because, as prime minister, he should not make statements that are not properly thought out.

Conflicting reports about where foreign national was fatally shot by police in St. James

Friday, May 22, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

There are conflicting reports about where exactly an American man was fatally shot by police, in Montego-Bay St James, today. The name of the deceased has not been disclosed.

Shericka Jackson headlines 9 Jamaicans to compete in Wanda Diamond league meeting in Xiamen China

Friday, May 22, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

National record holder Shericka Jackson, and the two times world champion Danielle Williams headlines a list of 9 Jamaicans down to compete in the second Wanda Diamond league meeting in Xiamen, China tomorrow.

Brianna Lyston set to make Wanda Diamond League debut in Rabat on May 31

Thursday, May 21, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Rising Jamaican sprint star Brianna Lyston is set to make her highly anticipated Wanda Diamond League debut in the women's 100 meters at the Rabat meeting on May 31 in Morrocco.

Harry Toddler gives health update

Friday, May 22, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Dancehall deejay Harry Toddler has revealed that he’s in the hospital.

Jamaicans celebrate chef Darian Bryan’s big win on Next Level Chef

Friday, May 22, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Rohan Marley and Dancehall deejay Posh Morris are among the many Jamaicans congratulating chef Darian Bryan following his victory on Season 5 of Next Level Chef a culinary competition hosted by Gordon Ramsay.