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British horse racing has been cancelled on the day of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, which will take place on Monday, September 19. Meetings had been due to take place at Hamilton Park, Leicester, Warwick and Wolverhampton on that day. Racing resumed on Sunday (11.09.2022), having been called off as a mark of respect after the Queen's death on Thursday.(08.09.2022) All English, Welsh...

The Police High Command is expressing condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of a Police Detective Sergeant who was fatally stabbed whilst trying to quell an altercation between two men on Baptist Road, Caymanas, St Catherine on Saturday, September 11. The Policeman has been identified as 65-year-old Victor Francis, a detective who was assigned to the Centre for the...

A Condolence Book has been opened at King’s House for Her Majesty, the Queen, who demised on Thursday (September 8). The Book's opening on Saturday saw the signing of the Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Honorable Sir Patrick Allen (September 10). The Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition, Members of the Cabinet, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of...

Following the debut of her sophomore album Emancipated, Queen Of Dancehall Spice's ability to sail her own ship after parting connections with VP Records has been lauded. The album, which was independently released on August 26, was able to match the first-week sales of her debut album 10, which was supported by a year ago The project became her fourth entry...

Tributes were paid to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the Great North Run, where Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo and Kenya's Hellen Obiri won the elite men's and women's races. After multi-denomination faith leaders provided a "moment of reflection", a minute's silence was held and the national anthem played before the start of the elite men's race and mass start run...

In the wake of Queen Elizabeth II's death on Thursday (September 8), the palace has officially confirmed when the late royal's funeral will take place, as well as the intricate details leading up to the service later this month. According to the Royal Family's official Twitter account, The State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen will take place at Westminster...

The Inter-secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA)/Digicel Manning Cup kicked off yesterday at Sabina Park where Reigning Champions Kingston College defeated Calabar High school 5- 1 in the opening match. Duncan Richards scored in the 27th and 59th) and substitute Nashordo Gibbs (77th, 88th) both grabbed a brace in leading the way for Kingston College, and Ashanie Kennedy scoring the winning...

Our Z weather report and forecast for today sees A Trough across Jamaica. The Met Office says The Trough is expected to remain across Jamaica over the next few days. This Morning continues to see Isolated showers across sections of eastern parishes. This Afternoon expect Scattered showers and thunderstorms across sections of most parishes. Tonight will be Mainly fair. Maximum temperature expected for Kingston...

  The local theatre industry has been plunged into mourning, following the death of actor Christopher McFarlane. McFarlane reportedly died in hospital this morning (Sat). His cause of death is not known. McFarlane, an award-winning actor, has starred in several local productions and Jamaican films and including ‘Ghett'a Life’ and ‘Better Mus' Come’.  

  Six more Covid-19 related deaths have been recorded. Five of them were previously classified as being under investigation. The deceased are 4 males and 1 female, all from St. Catherine, ranging in age from 35 to 93 years. Meanwhile, 73 new cases have been recorded. They are 42 females and 31 males, ranging in age from one month to 87 years. The positivity rate...