The United States government donated medical equipment to Jamaica post Hurricane Beryl. Dr. Nicole Dawkins-Wright, Director, Emergency, Disaster Management, and Special Services, accepted donations valued in excess of USD 14,000 on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Government of Jamaica. The United States Embassy Jamaica wrote on their X page, we are…
Queenie, a dedicated fish vendor from Portland Cottage in Clarendon, shared her struggles with Prime Minister Andrew Holness after Hurricane Beryl. She was trying to sell 300 pounds of frozen conch and other seafood amidst the aftermath of the storm. Queenie, determined and resilient, emphasized she wasn’t seeking a handout; she just needed customers to…
According to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), three men are currently on the run after one of them, armed with a firearm, was disarmed by residents in Lucea, Hanover on Saturday, July 6. Reports indicate that around 10:00 a.m., the three men, one of whom was brandishing a gun, approached another man with whom they…
Thelma Campbell, an 89-year-old woman, born in Jamaica, moved to Britain as part of the Windrush mass migration in 1960. Ms. Campbell moved to Britain when Britain was still part of the British Empire and therefore a British citizen. Jamaica later got Independence in 1962. The former factory worker has lived, worked, and raised her…
Hello Everyone, We acknowledge the significant concerns from our international audience regarding the dogs seen floating on debris in Jamaica during Hurricane Beryl. Regrettably, we do not have an update on their current status. It has been suggested that the dogs may have climbed onto the floating debris to avoid being swept away. However, we…
Hundreds of thousands of Jamaicans remain without power after Hurricane Beryl thundered through the Island. The category four storm—one of the most powerful to ever hit the country since Hurricane Gilbert in September of 1988 —swept along the island’s southern coast on Wednesday night, bringing more than 12 hours of heavy rain. Officials and residents…
The Duke of Sussex is scheduled to receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2024 ESPY Awards on July 11. This award, named in memory of the late NFL star Pat Tillman, who enlisted in the Army following the events of September 11 and was killed in combat in 2004, acknowledges individuals with…
Hurricane Beryl, now deemed a potentially catastrophic Category 5 storm, has targeted Jamaica after resulting in at least one fatality and causing extensive destruction across several Caribbean islands on Monday. Beryl, a formidable force of nature, is making its way toward Jamaica with an alarming intensity. Classified as a Category 5 storm, Beryl carries with…
Opposition leader Mark Golding claim he will renounce his British citizenship. Mr. Golding declared with conviction that Jamaica needs complete decolonization, emphatically stating that one cannot have “one foot in and one foot out of the King’s Yaad,” fully aware of his status as a British citizen. He made these statements without intending at the…
Capleton, also known as Fireman and King Shango, is famous for his unique dancehall and roots reggae vibes. He just dropped his new video “Rich Summer” and he kept it local in Bull Bay. Known for his fiery lyrics and timeless rhythms, Capleton continues to uphold his roots and represent for the local community. The…