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IRIE FM staff returned to work on Wednesday

Claude Mills Posted on April 4, 2020April 4, 2020

Workers of reggae radio station Irie FM returned to work on Wednesday after an agreement was reached between station’s management and the National Workers’ Union (NWU), with reported input from the Ministry of Labour. The workers walked off the job on Tuesday in protest at some staff layoffs by the management of the St Ann-based […]

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KARTEL LOSES HIS APPEAL, PRIVY COUNCIL NEXT

Claude Mills Posted on April 3, 2020

Popular dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel has lost his appeal against his murder conviction. Gaza fans groaned in unison this morning when the Court of Appeal t handed down a judgment affirming the murder conviction of the popular entertainer. The court also upheld the convictions and sentences for dancehall artiste Shawn Storm and two other men, […]

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Seven more cases of COVID-19 in Jamaica

Claude Mills Posted on April 3, 2020April 3, 2020

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton reports that six more people have tested positive for #COVID19 in Jamaica. This pushes to 53, the number of confirmed cases on the island. Meanwhile, seven people who were isolated and treated, have now recovered and subsequently released, including ‘Patient 1.’ The Minister made the annoucement at a […]

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Claude Mills Posted on April 3, 2020

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Shana S gives back to several Portland families in COVID-19 crisis

Claude Mills Posted on April 3, 2020April 3, 2020

US-based, Jamaica-born singjay Shana S has reached out to several Jamaican families living in Portland to provide cash to purchase much-needed grocery items as the global spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has forced millions of people into lockdown, and possibly unemployment. “We all know how frustrating it is to be in a position […]

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A’mari leads kindness outbreak in COVID-19 crisis

Claude Mills Posted on April 3, 2020April 3, 2020

Social media blogger A’mari DJ Mona Lisa has stepped up to show that individuals can care for each other and practice kindness during this challenging time as the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the globe. Using her social media handles, she offered to help the elderly, and she was flooded with requests from persons who are struggling […]

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MAN charged with breaching curfew

Claude Mills Posted on April 2, 2020April 3, 2020

A young man, Dayne Mitchell, who openly flouted the curfew instituted by Prime Minister Andrew Holness in an angry expletive-laden tirade recorded on his phone was one of ten people charged with breaches of the Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No 2) (Amendment) (No 2) Order, 2020. Mitchell, 37, of a Penso Street, Kingston address […]

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Vybz Kartel appeal to be delivered in Appeal court on Friday

Claude Mills Posted on April 2, 2020April 3, 2020

Legions of Gaza fans are anxiously awaiting the verdict of the Court of Appeal judges who will decide on the fate of the ‘World Boss’, Adidja ‘Vybz Kartel’ Palmer, and his three co-convicts for murder tomorrow at 9 a.m. “The verdict is to be delivered tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m,” attorney Tom Tavares Finson, who […]

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SECOND COVID-19 death in Jamaica; 13 year old gets virus

Claude Mills Posted on April 1, 2020

The Ministry of Health and Wellness announced that a second COVID-19 patient has died. In a news release, the ministry said it was advised Tuesday afternoon of the death of one of the recovering patients at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). “Reports are that the patient was found unresponsive and was noted […]

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STRIKE AT IRIE FM

Claude Mills Posted on March 31, 2020March 31, 2020

There is a strike in progress at IRIE FM, the island’s leading radio station, which has led to all broadcasters and radio personnel walking off the job. The industrial dispute was reportedly triggered by the decision by management to lay off IRIE FM staff. “The management decided to lay off some staff so everyone walked off […]