Ons Jabeur has reached her second consecutive Grand Slam title match
Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur has reached her second consecutive Grand Slam title match, two months after playing as a finalist at Wimbledon, as she hopes to add a major trophy to her list of groundbreaking accomplishments.
Jabeur, who becomes the first African and Arab woman to reach the US Open final, beat Caroline Garcia 6-1, 6-3 on Thursday at...
Jamaica’s leaders pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth following her death
Governor General Sir Patrick Allen and Prime Minister Andrew Holness are among world leaders who paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
She reigned for 70 years.
In his tribute, Sir Patrick who is the Queen’s representative here in Jamaica, lauded the queen for her strong sense of duty and lifelong devotion to the service of others. In line with...
RED BULL CAR PARK DRIFT COMES TO JAMAICA
With plans in motion to officially plant its roots in the Western part of the world, Red Bull for the very first time, will host its annual Red Bull Car Park Drift (RBCPD) competition in Jamaica. The event is set to take place on October 1, 2022 in the island’s second city at the Catherine Hall Sports Complex, Montego...
King Charles III to give first speech as King
King Charles III is expected to address the nation for the first time as sovereign at 12 midday local time today(09.09.22), following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Britain's longest-reigning monarch died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Balmoral in Scotland on Thursday.
The King has arrived in London, where he is also due to meet Prime Minister Liz Truss.
Gun salutes...
MORNING WEATHER UPDATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 2022
Our Z weather report and forecast for today sees A weak High-Pressure Ridge across Jamaica.
The Met Office says The Ridge is expected to remain across the island throughout today. Afterwards, a Trough is expected to move into the vicinity of Jamaica over the weekend.
This Morning continues to be Mainly sunny.
This Afternoon expect Isolated showers and thunderstorms mainly across north-western...
MONTH LONG CELEBRATIONS FOR MISS LOU
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, JCDC, is hosting month-long celebrations to commemorate the 103rd anniversary of the birth of renowned cultural icon, Dr. Louise Bennett-Coverley.
The islandwide events to honour Miss Lou began on September 7 and will end on September 30.
They include exhibitions chronicling the life and creative works of Dr. Bennett-Coverley.
Acting Executive Director of the Commission, Marjorie Leyden...
CALL FOR CITIZENS WITH DOMESTIC ISSUES TO SEEK INTERVENTION
A call is being made for citizens having domestic issues to seek intervention before these matters escalate.
This, after a St. Catherine father is thought to have shot his child and then himself, last night.
45-year-old Cleon Blackwood died while the wounded child is being treated at hospital.
A firearm was recovered following the incident.
Head of the St. Catherine North Police division,...
12 DAYS OF MOURNING DECLARED IN JAMAICA FOLLOWING QUEEN’S DEATH
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has has declared a period of 12 days of mourning from September 8 to 19 following the passing of the Queen of England.
He says, with immediate effect, all flags on public buildings should be flown at half-mast to mark the commencement of a Period of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II.
The Prime Minister also said there...
PRIME MINISTER PAYS TRIBUTE TO QUEEN ELIZABETH
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has joined world leaders in expressing sadness at the passing of Queen Elizabeth.
In his message, The Prime Minister said she was a portrait of dignity in how she conducted the affairs of State and remains an exemplar in leadership.
He also said her grace, elegance and humility will be remembered throughout ages.
The Queen died peacefully this...
SKENG’S BAIL EXTENDED, TO RETURN TO COURT NOVEMBER 7
Dancehall entertainer Skeng is scheduled to return to court on on November 7.
The artiste appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court this morning where he had his bail extended.
He is charged with disorderly behaviour and resisting arrest following an argument with a member of Port Security at Norman Manley International Airport in May.
His attorney Christopher Townsend requested...