Schools in eastern parishes advised to conduct remote classes only today
The Ministry of Education and Youth has advised that students in the eastern parishes of St Thomas, Portland and St Mary which makes up Region 2, should remain at home…
Flash-flood warning in effect for northeastern and southern parishes
The Meteorological Service has announced a flash-flood warning for low-lying and flood-prone areas for the northeastern and southern parishes, effective until 5:00 am Tuesday. In a release on Monday morning,…
Hurricane Ian nears Cuba on path to strike Florida as Category 4
Hurricane Ian moved near the Cayman Islands and closer to western Cuba early today on a track to hit Florida as a major hurricane this week. Ian was forecast to…
13 dead, 23 wounded in school shooting in Russia
A gunman opened fire in a school in central Russia on Monday, killing 13 people and wounding 23 others before shooting himself dead, authorities said. The shooting took place in…
Policeman shoots one of two attackers at his home
One of two men who reportedly held up a policeman at his home in Spanish Town, St. Catherine on Saturday night has been hospitalised after being shot during the incident.…