PRIMARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL DIES
The Howard Cooke Primary School in St James has been plunged into mourning, following the passing of Vice Principal, Veronica Headley Jennings, this morning (August 29).
The school’s Principal, Dave Scott, said Mrs. Headley Jennings was a brilliant educator, who has left a mark on all who interacted with her.
Mr Scott noted that Mrs Headley Jennings was scheduled to assume...
5TH CASE OF MONKEYPOX IN JAMAICA
Jamaica’s Monkeypox case count has increased to five.
This, as 1 more person has tested positive for the virus.
In making the disclosure today (August 29), the Health Ministry said the patient who is a male from Kingston and St. Andrew, tested positive last week.
The case was locally transmitted.
Meantime, the ministry said 1 person is hospitalised with the virus, while 4 people are in home quarantine.
There has...
HOMELESS MAN DIES AFTER BEING SET ON FIRE
A homeless man died after he was set on fire in Kingston, early this morning (August 29).
He has been identified as Lionel Johnson.
Head of Operations in the Central Kingston Police Division, Deputy Superintendent Linval Phoenix said lawmen found Mr. Johnson on fire in the Heroes Circle Area at around 1am.
DSP Phoenix said the police are investigating the incident.
COST OF TEXT BOOK INCREASES UP TO 15%
The cost of text books has gone up between 5 and 15 percent.
Chairman of the Book Industry Association of Jamaica, Nigel Walker says manufacturers- some overseas, are facing increased input costs or limited supplies.
However apart from the increased costs, parents are finding that some books are just not available.
With the start of the new academic year just a week...
MEGAN THEE STALLION JOINS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE
Megan Thee Stallion appears to be the next high-profile name to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The 27-year-old rapper, who has been inching her way into the acting world, has just scored a role on the Disney + show “She Hulk: Attorney at Law.”
In a new interview with “The Cut”, the rapper confirmed she was cast in the Marvel Cinematic Universe-based TV series.
While the...
NICKI MINAJ FOREVER ACKNOWLEDGING JAMAICANS
Nikki Minaj gave thank you mini shout outs to Beenie Man and Skeng while accepting her Video Vanguard Award at MTV Video Music Awards show Sunday night.
She hailed persons from the Caribbean, but had words for newcomer Skeng, who she recently did a collab with on the track “likkle Miss.”
She thanked Beenie Man for being apart to her career.
“Beenie Man thank you for everything...
EU faces awful winters without gas cap
European Union countries will face five to 10 terrible winters if nothing is done to reduce gas prices, Belgium's energy minister says.
The minister said gas prices should be frozen and not used to dictate the price of electricity.
EU states have been struggling with huge energy price hikes since key gas supplier Russia invaded Ukraine in February, triggering sanctions.
Countries backing...
Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has reportedly been the victim of a violent robbery at his residence
Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was the victim of a violent robbery at his home in the early hours of Monday morning.
Police are investigating the robbery.
Aubameyang was also reportedly beaten in the incident.
Barcelona said Aubameyang and his wife were OK following the robbery.
The Gabon international was an unused substitute as Barcelona beat Real Valladolid 4-0 at the Nou Camp on...
Beenie Man, Skeng Hailed During Nicki Minaj’s VMAs Video Vanguard Speech
Rapper Nicki Minaj, gave a brief but sincere shout-out to Beenie Man and newcomer Skeng at this year's MTV Video Music Awards after she received the Video Vanguard Award.
Minaj began her acceptance speech by thanking those who had a significant influence on the sound and style of her music. She praised artists like Doug E. Fresh, Foxy Brown, Jay-Z,...
Football coach Craig Butler fancies Mona’s chances in Manning Cup
Coach Craig Butler claims that Mona High School is a much stronger team this season and that they have a strong chance to win the Manning Cup.
Mona High advanced to the quarterfinals of the competition last year.
The retention of goalie Akeem Bernard, plus the arrival of players like Zane Pinnock, Robinho Gordon, Damoy Whitfield, and Matthew Hibbert have boosted...