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One of four people injured in an explosion and fire at garage facility adjacent Beryllium compound on South Camp Road in Kingston has died

One of four people injured in an explosion and fire at garage facility adjacent Beryllium compound on South Camp Road in Kingston has died

The individual who is an external contractor was performing work within the garage facility at the time of the incident. Beryllium in a statement says two of the injured individuals have been airlifted to the United States to receive specialised burn treatment and critical care.

Two local transport groups warned that growing competition from ride-hailing companies in Jamaica will affect business

Two local transport groups warned that growing competition from ride-hailing companies in Jamaica will affect business

The matter was raised at a virtual meeting hosted by Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS) last evening. President of the Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA), Montego Bay Simon Lawrence who was a guest at the meeting complained that persons operating for ride-hailing

Jamaican Jacqueline Williams set to create history at the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

Jamaican Jacqueline Williams set to create history at the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

Jamaican umpire Jacqueline Williams is set to create history at the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup next month in England .

Labour and Social Security Ministry seeks to rectify TRN issues for beneficiaries under ROOFS programme

Labour and Social Security Ministry seeks to rectify TRN issues for beneficiaries under ROOFS programme

Portfolio Minister, Pearnel Charles jr, explained that some of the TRN information submitted by potential beneficiaries was incorrect.

Man fatally shot by police in Content Gardens Ocho Rios

Man fatally shot by police in Content Gardens Ocho Rios

His identity has not been disclosed.

But the St. Ann Police describe him as a 'high risk target'.

Preliminary reports are that about 4:30 a.m., a team of officers from the area 2 and area 5 Fugitive Apprehension Teams acting on information went to the suspect's address in the community to conduct a

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.

One of four people injured in an explosion and fire at garage facility adjacent Beryllium compound on South Camp Road in Kingston has died

Thursday, May 28, 2026 Georgetta Williams News No comments

The individual who is an external contractor was performing work within the garage facility at the time of the incident. Beryllium in a statement says two of the injured individuals have been airlifted to the United States to receive specialised burn treatment and critical care.

Two local transport groups warned that growing competition from ride-hailing companies in Jamaica will affect business

Thursday, May 28, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

The matter was raised at a virtual meeting hosted by Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS) last evening. President of the Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA), Montego Bay Simon Lawrence who was a guest at the meeting complained that persons operating for ride-hailing companies do not face rigorous compliance as local transport groups.

Jamaican Jacqueline Williams set to create history at the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

Thursday, May 28, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Jamaican umpire Jacqueline Williams is set to create history at the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup next month in England .

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

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

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

Etana raises alarm over August Town violence

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Reggae singer Etana has made a public appeal after revealing that members of her family in August Town, St Andrew, are reportedly under attack amid ongoing violence in the community.

Tarrus Riley turns personal pain into lupus awareness message

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Amid the global observance of Lupus Awareness Month, reggae singer Tarrus Riley is using his voice to shine a spotlight on the auto immune disease that affects millions of people worldwide.