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...
SHELLY-ANN FRASER-PRYCE AND SHERICKA JACKSON CLAIM DIAMOND LEAGUE TITLES
Shericka Jackson won the Diamond League 200 meters title at the Diamond League final in Zurich.
She clocked 21.80 ahead of Americans Gabby Thomas and Tamara Clark.
Earlier, Jackson had clocked 10.81 seconds for second place, as Shelly-Ann Fraser -Pryce captured her 5th Diamond League Trophy over 100 meters in a time of 10.65 seconds.
The Ivory Coast's Marie Josee Ta-Lou was...
PEPPA PIG INTRODUCES SAME SEX CHRACTERS
Popular children's cartoon Peppa Pig has introduced its first same-sex parent family.
An episode titled “Families,” which aired on Monday, saw the character Penny Polar Bear drawing two female polar bears in dresses alongside her friends.
Explaining her sketch to pals Suzi Sheep and Danny Dog, Penny said: "I’m Penny Polar Bear. I live with my mummy and my other mummy. One...
Ishawna has copped an international record deal.
Ishawna has copped an international record deal.
The equal rights singer inked the deal with New York based Payday Records on Wednesday.
She shared the amazing news on Instagram:
“SIGNED, SEALED AND READY TO DELIVER‼️
I am super excited to announce that I just signed my first International Record Deal. 😫🙏🏽🙌🏽
Thank you Patrick Moxey @paydayrecords @ultrapublishing and the entire team. I’m so grateful to have you be...