By Clinton McGregor/Nakinskie Robinson Government offices across the country closed early…
Assistant Funeral Director Shot Dead in Portmore
Portmore, Jamaica—St. Catherine South police have launched an investigation following the murder of 28-year-old assistant […] The post Assistant Funeral Director Shot Dead in Portmore appeared first on McKoysNews.
Tropical Storm Rafael Strengthens, Heading Towards Jamaica, Cayman, and Cuba
Tropical Depression Rafael has intensified into Tropical Storm Rafael, threatening the Caribbean as it moves […] The post Tropical Storm Rafael Strengthens, Heading Towards Jamaica, Cayman, and Cuba appeared first on McKoysNews.
Legendary Music Producer Quincy Jones Dies at 91
Los Angeles, CA—Quincy Jones, the legendary music producer, conductor, and arranger, has died at 91, […] The post Legendary Music Producer Quincy Jones Dies at 91 appeared first on McKoysNews.
UHWI retracts earlier advisory, says it will continue all usual operations
The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) says all its operations are continuing as usual,…
Missouri sues to block US Justice Department from sending poll monitors
The Republican-led state of Missouri asked a judge on Monday to block the US Justice…
Spain rescuers search underground parking as fresh flooding hits Barcelona
The Spanish city of Barcelona has been hit by flooding earlier on Monday, as search and rescue…
Music titan Quincy Jones dies aged 91
Quincy Jones, a US musician and producer who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles…
The Life and Legacy of Oliver Samuels, King of Comedy and Beloved Jamaican Entertainer
Oliver Adolphus Samuels, celebrated as the “King of Comedy” in Jamaica, is one of the most beloved figures in Caribbean entertainment. Born on 4 November 1948 in the rural village of Harmony Hall,…
Rediscovering Francis Williams: The Jamaican Polymath Erased from Scientific History
In 2023, The Royal Society, the United Kingdom’s storied scientific academy, made history by electing its first Black fellow. Yet, this groundbreaking achievement could have occurred nearly three centuries earlier if not for…