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Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:18:07 -0500
Seismic activity remains low at La Soufrière
Kingstown, St Vincent (CMC)-- Seismic activity at the La Soufriere volcano has remained low since the tremor associated with the explosion and ash venting two days ago, with the scientists monitoring the volcano indicating that over the...

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:12:53 -0500
Spanish man charged with infecting 22 people with COVID-19
MADRID (AP) -- A Spanish man with COVID-19 symptoms who coughed on work colleagues and told them "I'm going to give you all the coronavirus" has been charged with intentionally causing injury after allegedly infecting 22...

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:59:23 -0500
3-y-o boy fatally shot at birthday party in South Florida
MIAMI (AP) -- A 3-year-old boy was fatally shot at a child's birthday party in South Florida, authorities said Sunday. Miami-Dade Police officers were alerted to the shooting Saturday night by a system that detects and tracks gunshots....

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:38:02 -0500
Two men arrested in connection with cocaine bust in Kingston
Two men were arrested in connection with the seizure of a quantity of cocaine, during an operation on Mountain View Avenue in Kingston 2 on Friday. Police reports are that about 10 a.m., cops were conducting anti-narcotics operations in the area...

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:29:56 -0500
137 new COVID cases push Jamaica's tally over 45,000 mark
Jamaica has surpassed 45,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, as of the 667 samples tested in the last 24 hours, 137 returned positive results bringing the tally to 45,004 with 23,395 being active. The country's positivity rate stands at 19.6...

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:50:07 -0500
FDA to scrutinise unproven cancer drugs after 10-year gap
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Each year the U.S. approves dozens of new uses for cancer drugs based on early signs that they can shrink or slow the spread of tumours. But how often do those initial results translate into longer, healthier lives for...

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 17:51:45 -0500
Cops seize assault rifle in St James, two men in custody
Two men are now in police custody following the seizure of an FC assault rifle during a joint police/military operation on Granville Drive, Granville, St. James on Thursday. Police reports are that about 3:30 p.m., a premises, occupied by the men,.....

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 11:55:57 -0500
US to resume J&J COVID vaccinations despite rare clot risk
(AP) - U.S. health officials lifted an 11-day pause on COVID-19 vaccinations using Johnson & Johnson's single-dose shot on Friday, after scientific advisers decided its benefits outweigh a rare risk of blood clot. The government uncovered...

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 11:44:58 -0500
Over eight million dollars worth of ganja seized in Manchester in two days
Just under nine million dollars worth of ganja has been sezied in the parish of Manchester over the past couple days, following the continued diligence by the narcotics police. The latest sezizure resulted in more than five million dollars worth of....

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 11:00:51 -0500
15-y-o girl among four dead from COVID as Jamaica reports 225 new cases
A 15-year-old girl from St.Ann is among four of the latest Jamaicans to die as a result of COVID-19, pushing the death tally to 756. The other deceased are three men from Kingston and St Andrew aged 82, 64 and 33. Three more fatalities are under...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:04:58 -0500
Wife beaten with broomstick
A couple yesterday agreed to end their relationship after the husband pleaded guilty to beating his wife with a broomstick. The man, who appeared before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on a charge of assault occasioning bodily harm, was......

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:04:16 -0500
Side man heard me having sex
STAR, mi did have two man one time and a piece a ting reach mi it nuh normal. Mi did live with mi babyfather and mi best friend and mi did deh with a police youth on the side. Mi did just meet di policeman and we love off each other and mi and.....

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:04:54 -0500
Man on murder charge steals cop’s phone in court
A man was fined $50,000 yesterday after pleading guilty to stealing a police officer's phone, which was found hidden in his crotch. Deuton Morris was charged with simple larceny and malicious destruction of property when he appeared in the...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:04:20 -0500
A place called Butt-Up-Town
Butt-Up-Town in Trelawny is among the many communities across Jamaica whose name may cause people to pause for a moment and wonder if they got it right. Located just outside of Albert Town, in the southern section of the parish, Butt-Up-Town is a....

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:04:59 -0500
Coke family cheers as relatives freed by courts
Relatives are reportedly overjoyed following the release of relatives of Tivoli Gardens strongman Christopher 'Dudus' Coke. "The family is very overwhelmed by everything and we won't be speaking much on the issue. We are just happy that they have....

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:04:57 -0500
Chinese national charged for bribing cop
A Chinese business operator was on Thursday charged with bribery following an incident with the police. Zhu Aiping and Xing Feng Wen were fined $40,000 each when they appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court for breaching the Disaster....

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:04:52 -0500
Eight convicted of COVID breaches
Eight persons were on Thursday charged with breaching the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA) when they appeared before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court. Gary Thompson, Keno Smith, Keyon Reid, Michael Thomas, Orin Lindo, Romario Williams,.....

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:04:49 -0500
Accused chain grabber pleads not guilty
A man was remanded in custody yesterday after pleading not guilty to charges of larceny from the person and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. When the accused Christopher Woodstock, appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court, it...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:04:46 -0500
Desha Ravers, Naomi Cowan to feature in new Pepsi campaign
Pepsi-Cola Jamaica says its JamaICAN 2.0. campaign is inspired by the unapologetic national pride, identity and unity of spirit of Jamaicans. The campaign will feature familiar faces such as influencers Desha Ravers and Naomi Cowan, along with...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:04:45 -0500
Amazon rolls out ‘Pay with your palm’ technology
Pastor of the Christ Church in Vineyard Town, Kingston, Father Sean Major-Campbell, said the palm-reading ID system being rolled out by Amazon as a payment option at Whole Foods in the United States of America, appears to be a rather useful device....



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