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Classes suspended at St. Elizabeth Technical High following fights on campus yesterday

Classes suspended at St. Elizabeth Technical High following fights on campus yesterday

There are reports of at least two fights yesterday and videos of altercations have emerged. The school in a message to parents explains that the action to suspend classes has been taken to protect the safety of all members of the school community and ensure that provisions are made to maintain discipline.

Kingston Central police report 50% reduction in murders

Kingston Central police report 50% reduction in murders

Commanding Officer Superintendent Mischka Forbes, provided the update while speaking with Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness at Sabina Park in Kingston, recently. She said the division has recorded three murders, two of which stemmed from stabbing incidents.

Accident and Emergency Department at Cornwall Regional Hospital expected to reopen by midyear

Accident and Emergency Department at Cornwall Regional Hospital expected to reopen by midyear

Full restoration of the hospital is on track for later this fiscal year. Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton gave the update during yesterday's post Cabinet press briefing.

St. Ann’s Bay Infant School receives some 200 reading books under Books for Babies initiative

St. Ann’s Bay Infant School receives some 200 reading books under Books for Babies initiative

The project spear-headed by Member of Parliament for North East St. Ann Matthew Samuda was launched at the school. It is being undertaken with the support of a number of organisations.

Education Ministry declares that no school allowed to suspend lunch distribution under path, following action by one school

Education Ministry declares that no school allowed to suspend lunch distribution under path, following action by one school

Chief Education Officer, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle, made the comment while fielding questions about the matter during post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House yesterday.

Reports emerged this week that a St. Catherine-based school had suspended its PATH lunch programme, citing financial constraints.

MOCA reviewing matter relating to fraud case involving former TAJ employees after case dismissed

MOCA reviewing matter relating to fraud case involving former TAJ employees after case dismissed

This in a bid to prevent a recurrence of the circumstances that led to the case being dismissed by the court on Monday.

The former TAJ workers were arrested in 2017 and slapped with multiple charges, including Conspiracy to Defraud, Forgery, Falsification of Records and Larceny as a Servant.

Police seize about $400M dollars worth of cocaine in Llandewey, St. Thomas

Police seize about $400M dollars worth of cocaine in Llandewey, St. Thomas

Its reported that a multi unit raid was carried out in the area about 7:30 PM. 23 packages containing about 1600 pounds of the illicit drug, were reportedly found in a generator in a cargo container.

Country to continue experiencing drier conditions and higher temperatures in coming weeks

Country to continue experiencing drier conditions and higher temperatures in coming weeks

The heat season started in April and runs until October. Head of Data Processing within Climate Services at the Met Office Adrian Shaw says the forecast is for above normal temperature this week and next week.

Usain Bolt urge fans to swiftly secure tickets for World Athletics Ultimate Championship

Usain Bolt urge fans to swiftly secure tickets for World Athletics Ultimate Championship

Triple world-record holder Usain Bolt is urging fans to act swiftly to secure tickets for the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, set to take place in Budapest, Hungary, from September 11–13.

Public advised to exercise caution in using Wag Water River after tanker transporting diesel fuel overturned into ravine

Public advised to exercise caution in using Wag Water River after tanker transporting diesel fuel overturned into ravine

The incident occurred at about 2 this morning in the vicinity of Brandon Hill, St. Andrew along the Junction main road. The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) says based on its investigation, some amount of fuel has entered the wag water river as an oil sheen was observed in the proximity

Classes suspended at St. Elizabeth Technical High following fights on campus yesterday

Thursday, May 07, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments

There are reports of at least two fights yesterday and videos of altercations have emerged. The school in a message to parents explains that the action to suspend classes has been taken to protect the safety of all members of the school community and ensure that provisions are made to maintain discipline.

Kingston Central police report 50% reduction in murders

Thursday, May 07, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

Commanding Officer Superintendent Mischka Forbes, provided the update while speaking with Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness at Sabina Park in Kingston, recently. She said the division has recorded three murders, two of which stemmed from stabbing incidents.

Usain Bolt urge fans to swiftly secure tickets for World Athletics Ultimate Championship

Wednesday, May 06, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Triple world-record holder Usain Bolt is urging fans to act swiftly to secure tickets for the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, set to take place in Budapest, Hungary, from September 11–13.

Rudolph Speid confirmed as the Reggae Boys Coach for the 2026 Unity Cup

Tuesday, May 05, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Rudolph Speid has been confirmed as the Reggae Boys Coach for the 2026 Unity Cup tournament later this month in England.

Keznamdi teams up with JaBBEM for Beach Inna Bondage: The Fight for Jamaica’s Coastline

Tuesday, May 05, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Grammy winning reggae artiste Keznamdi has joined forces with local activist group, JaBBEM for the production of Beach Inna Bondage: The Fight for Jamaica’s Coastline, short film that blends music, activism, and storytelling.

Michael Buckley calls for respect and unity with new album Emotions

Tuesday, May 05, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Veteran Reggae Singer Michael Buckley is using his new album emotions to speak out about what he says is a lack of respect for artistes from the 1980s and 1990s.