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WEBSix dead after record rainfall causes flooding in Japan. Six people have been killed and 10 others are missing after record rainfall caused floods ... 3:05 pm, Mon September 23, 2024. Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as Sri Lanka's president. Sri Lanka's new president Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been sworn into office, promising c...
Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for large sections of Jamaica
WEB8 hours ago — The Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 5:00 p.m., Wednesday. Recently formed Tropical Storm Helene is now moving west-northwestward towards the Gulf of Mexico, and its outer bands are expected to continue producing unstable weather across Jamaica today. A general northward motion is …
Flash Flood Watch continues for large sections of Jamaica
WEB1 day ago — 8:49 am, Tue September 24, 2024. The Meteorological Service of Jamaica has continued the Flash Flood Watch for low-lying and flood prone areas of southern and northern parishes, while extending it to the remaining parishes until 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The large area of disturbed weather that …
NRSC renews push for road safety campaign after another fatal crash
WEB2 hours ago — Vice Chairman of the National Road Safety Council, Dr. Lucien Jones is appealing for parents and guardians to teach children how to safely cross roadways, following Tuesday's fatal crash in Kemps Hill, Clarendon. Marla Richards, a 12-year-old student of Vere Technical High, was struck by a bus while ...
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WEB12:30 pm, Fri September 20, 2024. Woman charged with Danielle Rowe's murder remanded until September 24. By Racquel Porter Kayodi Satchell, the woman charged with the abdu... 12:10 pm, Fri September 20, 2024. Justice Ministry working to address backlog of expungement requests. By Halshane Burke …
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WEB5:31 pm, Wed September 18, 2024. US sues owner and manager of cargo ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse. The US Justice Department on Wednesday sued the owner and manager of the cargo ship that c. 5:07 pm, Wed September 18, 2024. Walkie-talkie explosions kill 14 in Lebanon a day after deadly pager attack.
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WEB3:40 pm, Fri September 20, 2024. Pakistan police fatally shoot blasphemy suspect. Police in southern Pakistan have shot dead a doctor accused of blasphemy, drawing condemna... 3:20 pm, Fri September 20, 2024. Crime in Albion, Manchester negatively affecting NCU students, residents. By Kimone Witter The recent spate of murders and shootings in ...
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WEB6 days ago — 11:03 am, Wed September 11, 2024. Antiguan magistrate wants answers as to how Jamaican was deported. Magistrate Dane Hamilton in Antigua has called for an investigation after the Immigration. 10:42 am, Wed September 11, 2024. Suriname calls for ongoing training to boost agricultural exports at regional conference.
Health Ministry Warns Of Spike In COVID-19 Cases
WEBAug 9, 2024 — By Prince Moore. The Ministry of Health and Wellness is warning that it is seeing a spike in the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus or COVID-19 among the population. Jamaicans are being urged to remain vigilant. The Health Ministry says the country recorded 176 COVID-19 cases last month, a 16 per cent increase from the 152 recorded in June.
Several suspects detained after mass shooting at wake in St.
WEBAug 21, 2024 — "It is alleged that two men open gunfire at persons attending the wake. Eight persons were injured, seven on location at the wake, while another man received gunshot wounds just a little bit down the road from where the wake was being held.