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Female among three fatally shot by police in Williamsfield Manchester yesterday

Three people including a female were fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with police in Williamsfield, Manchester yesterday. The identities of the deceased have not been released.

Emancipation, Independence celebrations to highlight Jamaica’s resilience : Olivia Grange

Culture Minister, Olivia Grange says this year's Emancipation and Independence celebrations will focus on Jamaica's resilience as the nation continues to recover from Hurricane Melissa. The celebrations, marking Jamaica's 64th year of independence will be held under the theme "United in Celebrating Resilience."

Repair works on Noel Holmes Hospital in Hanover nearing completion

Repair works on sections of the Noel Holmes Hospital in Hanover are almost complete, with full service resumption expected within weeks. The facility was damaged during the passage of Hurricane Melissa last October.

Fire damages barrack at JDF Up Park Camp again

Fire of unknown origin damaged a barrack building in Up Park Camp in Kingston earlier this afternoon.

Fi We Children Foundation calls for sex offenders registry to be made public

The Fi We Children Foundation has joined calls for the sex offenders registry to be made public, following the rape and murder of 10-year-old Shani Coke in Trelawny.

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

Female among three fatally shot by police in Williamsfield Manchester yesterday

Sunday, July 26, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

Three people including a female were fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with police in Williamsfield, Manchester yesterday. The identities of the deceased have not been released.

Emancipation, Independence celebrations to highlight Jamaica’s resilience : Olivia Grange

Sunday, July 26, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

Culture Minister, Olivia Grange says this year's Emancipation and Independence celebrations will focus on Jamaica's resilience as the nation continues to recover from Hurricane Melissa. The celebrations, marking Jamaica's 64th year of independence will be held under the theme "United in Celebrating Resilience."

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.