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Boris Johnson resigns, remains UK prime minister for now

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said it is “clearly the will” of his Conservative Party that there should be a new leader as he announced his resignation. Johnson said Thursday he will remain as British prime minister while a leadership contest is held to choose his successor. Critics say he should not be allowed to remain as caretaker prime minister...

INDECOM PROBES SHOOTING OF MAN OF UNSOUND MIND BY OFF DUTY POLICE

The Independent Commission of Investigations, INDECOM, has launched a probe into the fatal shooting of a man believed to be of unsound mind, by an off-duty police in Snow Hill, Portland, yesterday. The deceased has been identified as 22-year-old Kimani Pryce. The police claim that a member of the force was at the front of his house when he was allegedly...

STAKEHOLDERS WELCOME NEW ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

Some stakeholders in the transport sector have welcomed the passing of the new Road Traffic Regulations. The regulations were passed in Parliament yesterday (July 5). Vice-Chairman of the National Road Safety Council, Dr. Lucien Jones said the new regulations will help to ensure safer roads. Meantime, President of the Transport Operator Development and Sustainable Services, Egeton Newman said he is in full...

JCF ISSUES STATEMENT ON POPCAAN’S DETAINMENT; ENTERTAINERS TEAM UPSET AT CLAIMS MADE

The Jamaica Constabulary Force has issued a statement following suggestions that the Jamaican police caused international recording artiste Popcaan to be detained at an international airport in the United Kingdom. The JCF 's statement said the entertainer was convicted in 2009 in Barbados for possession of marijuana and subsequently deported to Jamaica. He was again arrested in Barbados in 2011 for...

OPPOSITION WANTS PROPER ENFORCEMENT OF NEW ROAD TRAFFIC ACT

The new Road Traffic Regulations will not make a difference on the country’s roads without proper enforcement. That’s according to Opposition Spokesman on Transport, Mikael Phillips. Speaking in Parliament yesterday (July 5), Mr. Phillips noted that while the regulations are welcome, the country has oftentimes seen less than effective enforcement of laws already existing. Meantime, Mr Phillips lamented that a public education...

BREAKING NEWS: MOH CONFIRMS 1st CASE OF MONKEYPOX VIRUS IN JAMAICA

This Ministry of Health has just confirmed the country's first case of the Monkeypox virus. This was announced a short while ago by Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton at an emergency digital press conference now underway.   Monkeypox is a rare disease that is similar to smallpox and can be transmitted by contact and droplet exposure. However, the World Health Organisation (WHO)...

POPCAAN HELD IN UK ONCE AGAIN

International Dancehall artiste Popcaan was held once again by immigration at an airport in UK on Tuesday.  Popcaan shared a video on his Instagram stories explaining what was happening. "They just give me this paper and detained me; because of information that was sent by my country that I should be stopped every time I’m here. I wonder why. Mr...

KANYE 8 MILLION PERFORMANCE FEE

Yesterdays price is not today's price! If you want to book Kanye West to perform at your event, be prepared to spend a pretty penny. The billionaire Yeezy mogul has revealed that he charges 8 million for a performance. This big reveal came in response to an Instagram account incorrectly claiming that his booking fee is $1 million. Ye messaged the...

DJ KHALED SAYS ‘GOD DID’

Dj Khaled has finally has revealed the official title of his 13th full-length studio album. Earlier this morning, Khaled made the announcement via his social media that the album will be titled, ‘God Did’. The announcement came in the form of a cinematic recap of all the accolades and awards he received during his career. The video also includes footage of...

RAPPER NIPSEY HUSSLE’S KILLER CONVICTED OF MURDER

  The man who shot and killed Los Angeles rapper Nipsey Hussle minutes after a brief argument in 2019 has been found guilty of murdering the rising artist. 32 year old Eric Holder, was convicted by a jury in California on Wednesday after six hours of deliberations. Hussle, born Ermias Asghedom, was shot outside his LA clothing store. The 33-year-old had reportedly...
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