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CoP wants to make it compulsory for medical practitioners to report incidents of abuse
The Commissioner of Police wants to make it compulsory for all medical practitioners to report incidents of abuse. Commissioner Gary Griffith boasts that no politician has ever ventured to do this, but vows he will. The Commissioner tells media, the … Continue reading
World observes Suicide Prevention Day
As the world observes Suicide Prevention Day today, there is a call for an urgent intervention locally given the alarming rate of the affliction globally. Director of the Ministry of Health’s Mental Health Unit Dr. Hazel Othello says according to … Continue reading
Man shot dead in St. Joseph
Levi Vanhanghen is identified as the man shot dead in St. Joseph Reports say the incident took place at Wharf Trace Maracas St. Joseph around 9:15 am yesterday. Newscenter 5 understands several explosions were heard and residents investigated. They found … Continue reading
Health Minister says steps have been taken to decentralise testing
Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh says steps have been taken to decentralise testing. He tells the COVID-19 Media Briefing that to this end thousands of test kits have been acquired. Minister Deyalsingh gave a breakdown of the figures. Minister Deyalsingh said … Continue reading
13-year-old boy shot several times by police in Utah
A 13-year-old boy in Glendale, Utah, was shot several times by police officers after his mother called 911 for help with his mental health crisis. Linden Cameron, who has Asperger’s, a form of autism, is now in a serious condition … Continue reading
Another COVID death in Jamaica bringing the number of deaths to 34
An 83-year-old woman has become the latest patient to die of the coronavirus in Jamaica. The death of the woman brings to 34 the number of COVID related fatalities. Prime Minister Andrew Holness said yesterday most of the deaths are … Continue reading
Government being told to address specific issues in upcoming Budget
Government is being told to address specific issues in the upcoming Budget. This will be Finance Minister Colm Imbert’s first Budget since returning to office following the August 10th Parliamentary Election. Among the groups making demands is the opposition United … Continue reading
Body of elderly man found in a bus shed in Chaguaramas
The body of a 73-year-old man is discovered at a bus shed in Chaguaramas. The find was made yesterday along the Western Main Road near Powerboats. He has been identified as Ian Middleton. Police say there were no marks of … Continue reading
16-year-old appears in virtual court for murder of elderly woman
A 16-year-old boy has appeared virtually before the Children’s Court charged with the murder of a 71-year-old woman. Reports say Kowsil Ramkhelawan was killed on 24th August 2020. The teen was charged with the offence following advice received from Director … Continue reading
Wildfires burn a record number of acres in California
Wildfires have burned through a record number of acres in California this year as firefighters continue to battle several large blazes across the state. The state’s Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Cal Fire, says more than 2 million acres have … Continue reading
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