Jamaica’s PM Andrew Holness speaks on curfew hours for June, 2020
Watch Jamaica’s PM Andrew Holness speak on the curfew hours for the month of June 2020.
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New rules for Jamaica come into effect on June 1
As of June 1, 2020 the following new rules will come into effect for Jamaica: The current curfew hours are to continue until June 14, 2020. That is from 9:00 P.M. to 5:00 A.M. Beginning on June 14, 2020 the curfew hours will be from 10:00 P.M. to 5 A.M. This is to continue until […]
Jimmy Cliff was destined for greatness
Born on the night of a storm in Somerton District, Saint James, Jamaica, James Chambers, also known as Jimmy Cliff, was destined for greatness. His first hit “Hurricane Hattie” came to him at the young age of 14 years old. This was the first of many of the Grammy awardee, Rock and Roll Awardee and actor. Along […]
Islandwide curfew hours to be extended
The curfew hours in Jamaica under the Disaster Risk Management Order came to an end this morning May 31 at 5:00 A.M. The Government however has announced that this is to be extended by a day. That is there will be an islandwide curfew between Sunday May 31, 2020 at 9:00 P.M. to Monday June […]
Young woman quickly found after concerns of kidnapping raised on social media
A young woman was quickly found after concerns of her kidnapping was raised on social media today, Saturday May 30. The author of the post mentioned that they “witnessed a kidnapping young girl a scream for her life.” According to the author, the incident occurred in Portmore, St. Catherine. The post drew the attention of […]
Outpour of tributes for the late MP Shanine Robinson
The recent passing of former Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament (MP) for North East St. Ann Shanine Robinson has led to an outpour of tributes. The former member of the Jamaica Labour Party died today May 29, 2020 from cancer. She was 66 years old. Leading the tributes was Prime […]
CNN reporter released from police custody
The CNN reporter who was arrested in Minneapolis LIVE on air has been released from police custody. Omar Jimenez a black reporter was working in Minneapolis when the arrest took place. He later spoke of the ordeal. See video below:
Police arrest CNN reporter and team in Minneapolis LIVE on air
Omar Jimenez, a CNN reporter, along with his reporting team was arrested by Police in Minneapolis LIVE on air. Jimenez was reporting on the situation in Minneapolis as there has been protests and looting for a few days. The unrest was due to the death of George Floyd, an African American. Watch the arrest of […]
All the songs from Beenie Man and Bounty Killer Verzuz
Saturday May 23, 2020 is a date that will live on in the memories of fans of Jamaican music and Jamaican culture. It was on this day that former rivals and legends of dancehall music, Beenie Man and Bounty Killer took part in an online exhibition of musical excellence and showmanship. Some 500,000 persons tuned […]
5 of 10 new COVID-19 cases are from the ship in Falmouth
The Jamaican Government has announced that five of the ten new COVID-19 cases are from the Adventure of the Seas Ship in Falmouth. The ship which had over 1000 Jamaicans onboard as workers is currently being disembarked. Of these 5 new imported cases, there are 4 males an 1 female. Two have local addresses in […]