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Dr. Angela Brown Burke accepts responsibility for mace incident but says context matters

Opposition Member of Parliament Dr. Angela Brown Burke says while she accepts responsibility for lifting the parliamentary mace during Tuesday’s sitting of the Lower House, the broader context must also be taken into account.

The incident occurred as the House debated the National Reconstruction and

Works Minister Robert Morgan says SPARK is delivering measurable results

Works Minister Robert Morgan says the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) programme is delivering measurable results.

The Minister noted that SPARK is already in active implementation with seven work orders issued covering 313 roads island-wide.

MOCA arrests fourth person in multi-million dollar mortgage fraud probe

A fourth person has been arrested in the multi-million dollar mortgage fraud which targeted several financial institutions across the island between January 2023 and April 2024.

The 36-year-old suspect was arrested yesterday by members of the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) at

Police believe argument over ice led to stabbing death of Kingston higgler yesterday; alleged attacker fatally shot by lawmen

Commanding officer for the Kingston Central Police, Superintendent Mischka Forbes says an argument over ice is believed to have led to the stabbing death of a higgler along Love Lane yesterday.

Dead is 50-year-old Katherine Wallace of Fleet Street, Kingston.

“I want to medal” Fletcher has U20 World Champs in sight

Following her sensational run that helped Hydel High secure an historic five straight victories at the Penn Relays last weekend, Nastassia Fletcher is hoping to continue that good form into this weekend's fifth staging of the East Coast International showcase at Morgan State University in Maryland.

Police fatally shoot man hours after he allegedly stabbed and killed a woman along Love Lane Kingston

The murder victim has been identified as 50-year-old Katherine Wallace, a Higgler of Fleet Street Kingston. The incident occurred in view of other persons and was captured on video.

NWA underscores need to add replacement of old water pipelines to list of works being done under SPARK Programme

Mr. Hunter suggested the alignment of duties as a strategy to prevent the National Water Commission from digging up roadways already restored by the NWA to fix the pipes. The NWA CEO noted that while the situation has posed challenges, he understands that the water commission is not to be blamed.

Gov’t wants apology from Opposition following incident with parliamentary mace

The appeal was made by Government Senator Marlon Morgan. During the recent sitting of the lower house Dr. Brown Burke, touched the mace.

Colombian national among 3 men slapped with drug related charges following cocaine seizure last week

Charged are 48-year-old Jonathan Daluqua Latarda, a fisherman of Rio Cocha, Colombia; 48-year-old Delbert Passelle, otherwise called Glen, a boat captain of Cove District, Lucea Hanover; and 42 year-old Leroy Holding, otherwise called Bud, a fisherman of Poorman’s Corner, Yallahs in St. Thomas.

Persons who bought Pan Caribbean sugar are being asked to return them to point of sale and seek redress

This as Pan Caribbean has issued a product recall notice. The recall specifically relates to packaged brown sugar in sizes 0.5 kilogrammes, one kilogramme and 2 kilogrammes, with manufacturing dates March 30 to April 12, 2026.

Dr. Angela Brown Burke accepts responsibility for mace incident but says context matters

Thursday, April 30, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

Opposition Member of Parliament Dr. Angela Brown Burke says while she accepts responsibility for lifting the parliamentary mace during Tuesday’s sitting of the Lower House, the broader context must also be taken into account. The incident occurred as the House debated the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NARRA) Bill.

Works Minister Robert Morgan says SPARK is delivering measurable results

Thursday, April 30, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

Works Minister Robert Morgan says the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) programme is delivering measurable results. The Minister noted that SPARK is already in active implementation with seven work orders issued covering 313 roads island-wide.

“I want to medal” Fletcher has U20 World Champs in sight

Thursday, April 30, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Following her sensational run that helped Hydel High secure an historic five straight victories at the Penn Relays last weekend, Nastassia Fletcher is hoping to continue that good form into this weekend's fifth staging of the East Coast International showcase at Morgan State University in Maryland.

“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.

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.