Welding activity at garage near Beryllium in Kingston may have contributed to explosion/fire that left 4 men severely burnt
Welding activity at garage near Beryllium in Kingston may have contributed to explosion/fire that left 4 men severely burnt

It is being theorised that welding activity at a garage near Beryllium in Kingston may have contributed to an explosion and fire that left four men severely burnt.The incident also resulted in damage to some motor vehicles.

JFJ calls on police force to make its current policy document on body-worn cameras available to public
JFJ calls on police force to make its current policy document on body-worn cameras available to public

Executive Director Mickel Jackson made the call during a public forum yesterday.Ms. Jackson pointed out that, in the interest of accountability and transparency, the policy document should not be a secret.

“They are political activists”, PM accuses civil society groups of clouding public’s understanding of NaRRA
“They are political activists”, PM accuses civil society groups of clouding public’s understanding of NaRRA

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has lambasted some civil society groups - which he claims are posing as political activists - for clouding the public's understanding of the Government's objective in introducing the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA).NaRRA, which is designed to

Government taking steps to curb abuse of the system of adverse possession
Government taking steps to curb abuse of the system of adverse possession

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has tasked Minister responsible for Land Titling and Settlements, Robert Montague to look into the issue. Speaking today at a title handing over ceremony in Manchester, Dr. Holness noted that this type of informal settlement is problematic.

Meteorological Service warns that strong winds associated with a low-level jet stream could result in infrastructural damage heading into the weekend
Meteorological Service warns that strong winds associated with a low-level jet stream could result in infrastructural damage heading into the weekend

A statement from the Met Service says the low-level jet stream is across the Central Caribbean. It has been producing very strong winds across Jamaica since yesterday.

Opposition says appointment of Ambassador Anderson as NaRRA CEO raises serious questions that Gov’t must answer openly and without delay
Opposition says appointment of Ambassador Anderson as NaRRA CEO raises serious questions that Gov’t must answer openly and without delay

The appointment was announced by Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness at a post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House this morning. In a statement this afternoon, the PNP said it expects Ambassador Anderson to Execute the responsibilities of his office with transparency, integrity, and accountability

World leader Jordon Scott wins in Slovakia, returning Jaydon Hibbert takes the bronze
World leader Jordon Scott wins in Slovakia, returning Jaydon Hibbert takes the bronze

Jamaica's World Indoor silver medalist Jordan Scott won the men's triple jump at the JBL Jump Fest in Slovakia today with the returning Jaydon Hibbert taking third place

National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority Bill has now been assented into Law
National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority Bill has now been assented into Law

This formally establishes the framework for the country’s accelerated reconstruction and resilience programme, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The confirmation was made by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness.

More than 116,000 household assessments completed under ROOFS programme
More than 116,000 household assessments completed under ROOFS programme

Acting Permanent Secretary in the Labour and Social Security Ministry, Dione Jennings, provided the update.She was speaking at a meeting of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee (PAAC) this morning.

Jamaica’s World Under-20 record holder Jaydon Hibbert to compete in Slovakia
Jamaica’s World Under-20 record holder Jaydon Hibbert to compete in Slovakia

Jamaica's World Under-20 record holder Jaydon Hibbert will be returning to competition on Wednesday, when he competes in the men’s triple jump event at the JBL Jump Fest in Slovakia.

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Welding activity at garage near Beryllium in Kingston may have contributed to explosion/fire that left 4 men severely burnt
JFJ calls on police force to make its current policy document on body-worn cameras available to public
“They are political activists”, PM accuses civil society groups of clouding public’s understanding of NaRRA
Government taking steps to curb abuse of the system of adverse possession
Meteorological Service warns that strong winds associated with a low-level jet stream could result in infrastructural damage heading into the weekend
Opposition says appointment of Ambassador Anderson as NaRRA CEO raises serious questions that Gov’t must answer openly and without delay
World leader Jordon Scott wins in Slovakia, returning Jaydon Hibbert takes the bronze
National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority Bill has now been assented into Law
More than 116,000 household assessments completed under ROOFS programme
Jamaica’s World Under-20 record holder Jaydon Hibbert to compete in Slovakia
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Thursday, May 28, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments
It is being theorised that welding activity at a garage near Beryllium in Kingston may have contributed to an explosion and fire that left four men severely burnt.The incident also resulted in damage to some motor vehicles.
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Executive Director Mickel Jackson made the call during a public forum yesterday.Ms. Jackson pointed out that, in the interest of accountability and transparency, the policy document should not be a secret.
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Jamaica's World Indoor silver medalist Jordan Scott won the men's triple jump at the JBL Jump Fest in Slovakia today with the returning Jaydon Hibbert taking third place
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Jamaica's World Under-20 record holder Jaydon Hibbert will be returning to competition on Wednesday, when he competes in the men’s triple jump event at the JBL Jump Fest in Slovakia.
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