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, […]
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Jah 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.
Read MoreJB drops Number One Stunna to rave reviews
When dancehall artiste JB recorded his first ever song in January 2020, it was the fulfilment of a childhood dream. “I have always written songs over the years, and I have been producing dancehall songs for some time, but I never really decided to start taking it serious until now, and mi just fall in […]
Read MoreRygin King transferred to a new hospital for third time in two weeks
Dancehall artiste Rygin King is on the move again. He has been transferred to an undisclosed medical facility, the third time he has been moved in a two week span since he was critically injured in a gun attack in Westmoreland. “The doctors say he is being transferred again for security reasons after there was […]
Read MoreMURDERS DOWN BY 3 PER CENT IN JAMAICA
The country’s murder total for the first six months of the year is three per cent behind the corresponding period last year, and Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang is expected to outline further plans to reduce the crime rate when he makes his presentation to the 2020-2021 Sectoral Debate in Parliament today. Official […]
Read MoreGovernment reopens zoos, theme parks and river rafting as of June 15th
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced the reopening of zoos, theme parks, and river rafting as of June 15. He said that the resumption of activities will be for an initial period of two weeks and will be reviewed on June 30. He was speaking at a digital press conference at the Office of the […]
Read MoreLOCKDOWN IN JAMAICA
After news that a new cluster of cases has popped up at at a BPO facility in Kingston, there are rumours that the country is heading for a total lockdown. “We can restart businesses, but we do not know how to resurrect the dead,” Prime Minister Andrew Holness said. Last night, Holness warned that even […]
Read MoreJAMAICA ON LOCKDOWN
With effect from 11:59pm on Saturday, March 21, and for a period of 14 days in the first instance, Jamaica’s air and sea ports will be closed to incoming passenger traffic, Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced this evening. He said outgoing passengers and cargo will be allowed. Holness also announced that Jamaica now has 19 […]
Read MoreCoronavirus high alert in Jamaica as patient isolated after symptoms progress
A patient who was being quarantined after returning home from China is now showing a “progression of symptoms”. The Ministry of Health and Wellness reported that the patient has now been isolated at a medical facility. There are 12 quarantined in government facilities. Dr Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie, chief medical officer, is reporting that the patient […]
Read MoreLeba Hibbert hits US radio with ‘Jamaica’ remake
Reggae singer Leba Hibbert is excited about the overseas success of her single, ‘Jamaica’, which features fellow singer Hawkeye. The track has been getting regular rotation on the show, ‘The Joint’ on Sirius XM radio.The song is a roots-reggae remake of Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello’s highly successful single Havana. “I recorded it last year when […]
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