A Jamaican national who went to Grenada earlier this month has been confirmed as the island’s first case of the United Kingdom strain of COVID-19. Acting Chief Medical Office, Dr Shawn Charles, said on Tuesday that the Jamaican man in his 20s, who arrived on March 8, tested positive after five days in the country.
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Earthquake rattles Jamaica
An earthquake was felt in parts of Jamaica this morning. The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies says the quake measured 3.4 and was located at approximately five kilometres south of Port Antonio, Portland. The unit said that it occurred at 6:10 a.m and had a focal depth of four kilometres. The […]
Read MoreSIX DEATHS TODAY FROM COVID-19
Jamaica yesterday recorded 147 new cases of COVID-19 and nine new patient deaths — six classified as COVID-related and three under investigation. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 21,826, of which 8,163 are active and the confirmed COVID death toll to 405. According to the Ministry of Health and Wellness, the latest […]
Read MoreDouble murder in May Pen, Clarendon
There was a double murder in the community of Race Track on the outskirts of May Pen in Clarendon early this morning. Dead are 55-year-old Careen Walters, otherwise called ‘Paula’, a security guard; and a man known only as ‘Jermaine’, both of Sunset Gardens in Race Track. The May Pen Police told our news team […]
Read MoreAre party promoters endangering Jamaica with maskless parties in Florida?
One876entertainment.com understands that Jamaican promoters are hosting parties in Florida which exploit a loophole which allows Jamaican residents to return to the island without having to show a negative COVID-19 test. Jamaican professional event planners who refuse to let COVID-19 kill their hustle on music shows are using South Florida’s world-famous party culture to make […]
Read MoreA’mari Dj Mona Lisa injures knee while running from dogs
Social media and recording star A’mari “DJ Mona Lisa” injured her knee on the set of her video shoot for her latest single, Reach’, yesterday in Red Hills. “I was stealing a one scene in someone’s back yard, and I heard the dogs barking, and I got scared and I started to run and I […]
Read MorePOOL PARTY DAY RAVE STYLE SET FOR AUGUST 9TH
The LMG boss is gearing for a rollicking pool party at 5 Moresham Avenue off Molynes Road. Come buy out the bar and see booty-bouncing babes cavorting in bikinis. ADMISSION: BUY OUT THE BAR.
Read MoreFitzroy Francis tells us of the journey of ‘African Civilization’
Music producer Fitzroy Francis is elated at the early feedback that he is generating with his latest release, ‘African Civilization’, released on his independent label, Mightyful Records, on July 24th.
Read MoreEvents resume in Jamaica
Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie yesterday announced in Parliament a phased re-opening of the industry. He indicated that small outdoor events like round robins and festivals can be held, as of July 21, until July 31. Amusement parks, water attractions and sports bars would also be allowed to temporarily resume operations during that period. However, […]
Read MoreJah Cure crashes new Benz in Eltham in St. Catherine
Word on the street is that Jah Cure has crashed his Mercedes Benz in the vicinity of Eltham in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. The Longing For singer apparently escaped unhurt. Three years ago, the deejay crashed his 2017 Mercedes Benz C63S was damaged beyond repair.
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