NWC RESTORES WATER SUPPLY TO COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY RECENT SHUT DOWN OF TREATMENT PLANT FOLLOWING EFFLUENT SPILL INTO RIO COBRE
The National Water Commission NWC has restored water supply to communities that were impacted by the recent shutdown of the Spanish Town treatment plant, following an effluent spill into the Rio Cobre.
The shutdown affected thousands of customers in St Catherine, Kingston and St Andrew.
NWC’s Corporate Public Relations Manager, Andrew Canon said the service was restored on Thursday.
Mr Canon said...
GABRIEL JESUS SCORES HIS FIRST TWO GUNNERS GOALS AS MIKEL ARTETA’S MEN MAKE IT TWO PREMIER LEAGUE WINS FROM TWO
The impressive Gabriel Jesus scored his first Premier League goals for Arsenal, as Mikel Arteta's side beat Leicester City in an entertaining encounter at Emirates Stadium.
The Brazilian striker, signed from Manchester City in the summer, scored twice before the break and missed several chances for a hat-trick as well, assisting his side's other goals.
William Saliba's own goal early in...
SALMAN RUSHDIE STABBING SUSPECT CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER IN US
The man suspected of stabbing Salman Rushdie at an event in the United States on Friday has been charged with attempted murder.
The prosecutor said 24 year old Hadi Matar, has appeared in court and has been remanded without bail.
Matar ran onto the stage and attacked Mr Rushdie and an interviewer at the event in western New York state.
The award-winning...
GRENADA PM CONDEMNS ASSAULT ON WORLD JAVELIN CHAMPION ANDERSON PETERS
Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell has condemned the assault of national sporting icon and world javelin champion Anderson Peters which occurred on a party boat on Wednesday.
In a statement on Thursday, Mitchell said he had viewed the video of the altercation involving crew members of the Harbour Master – who have since been taken into custody – and was...
Emma Raducanu to face Serena Williams for first time in career at Western and Southern Open
Britain's Emma Raducanu will face 23-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams for the first time in her career on Sunday.
The pair have been drawn together in the first round of the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati.
Earlier this week, Williams suggested she would soon retire from tennis, saying she will be "evolving away" from the sport after the...
Morgan Heritage embarks on first African tour
The Grammy Award-winning reggae group Morgan Heritage will perform both their iconic songs and brand-new music while on their first extensive African tour. On October 2, the Island Vibes Africa Tour will begin in Johannesburg, South Africa, and last for eight weeks, taking the group to many countries in West, Central, East, and Southern Africa.
The tour is being produced and...
National senior netball coach Connie Francis could quit her job
Connie Francis, the national senior netball coach, revealed yesterday that the low pay she receives from NJ is another significant factor in her decision to leave the role after earlier this week indicating that she could do so due to the psychological strain of the job.
Francis led the Sunshine Girls to a historic silver medal at the recently finished...
Megan Thee Stallion drops new album amid record label legal drama
Megan Thee Stallion has released her new album, 'Traumazine', amid her record label legal drama.
The 'Sweetest Pie' hitmaker has shared the follow-up to 2020's 'Good News' and the 2021 compilation LP 'Something For Thee Hotties'.
The 18-song collection includes her Dua Lipa smash hit 'Sweetest Pie' and Future-featuring 'Pressurelicious.
And Megan has declared herself "almost out" of her contract with 1501...
MORNING WEATHER UPDATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 2022
Our Z weather report and forecast for today sees AÂ Tropical Wave across Jamaica.
The Met Office says  the Tropical Wave is expected to be west of Jamaica by this afternoon. Also, a Trough is expected to remain across the island 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 most...
R. KELLY’S FIANCÉE JOYCELYN SAVAGE SAYS SHE’S PREGNANT WITH SINGER’S CHILD IN NEW BOOK
R. Kelly’s fiancée and alleged victim Joycelyn Savage revealed she’s pregnant in her new book titled Love and Joy of Robert.
Savage said she learned about her pregnancy after R. Kelly sent her an engagement ring. Her tell-all book includes a photo of her sonogram.
Earlier this year, Savage disclosed her engagement to R. Kelly in a letter to a judge....