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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 30-year-old man from Rocky Hill, Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth, has been formally charged with burglary and larceny in connection with a series of break-ins in Coral Spring Village, Trelawny. The accused, Jermaine Findley, was charged on September 16 after being implicated in a burglary that occurred in the early hours of the morning.

In a poignant turn of events, Erika Kirk, the widow of the late right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, has been appointed as the new CEO and Chair of the Board of Turning Point USA, a prominent youth action campaign group. The announcement came just two days after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on a university campus, allegedly by a 22-year-old gunman. Erika Kirk, addressing supporters, vowed that the movement her husband had passionately built would continue to thrive. ‘The movement my husband built will not die,’ she declared. The organization’s board confirmed her appointment in a unanimous decision, citing Charlie Kirk’s prior wishes that she lead in the event of his death. The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through conservative circles, where Charlie Kirk was revered as a staunch advocate for free speech and Christian values. In a rare gesture of official mourning, former President Donald Trump ordered flags to be flown at half-staff, and Vice President JD Vance personally traveled to Utah to retrieve Kirk’s body. The shooting has also exacerbated societal divisions, with conservatives mobilizing to penalize those perceived as disrespectful of Kirk’s death. Reports have surfaced of individuals being dismissed from their jobs for making celebratory or mocking social media posts about the tragedy. Notably, late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel faced backlash and suspension of his show ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ after comments he made about the alleged shooter’s motives drew ire from conservatives. The federal government’s threat to revoke broadcast licenses from channels that did not condemn Kimmel further intensified the controversy.

In a tragic incident in Knowles Heights, Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica, a 15-year-old boy has been formally charged with the murder of 61-year-old Roy Pearson, a local farmer. The incident occurred on Sunday, September 14, around 1:00 pm, when Pearson sustained severe injuries during a physical altercation with the teenager. Despite being rushed to the hospital and receiving medical treatment, Pearson tragically succumbed to his injuries. The young suspect was apprehended by the Mandeville police and officially charged on Wednesday. As of now, the court date for the case remains unannounced, leaving the community in shock and awaiting further developments.

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaican Government’s newly launched rural school bus initiative has been met with widespread approval from students, parents, and educators in Lawrence Tavern, St. Andrew. Described as a safe, reliable, and essential support for education, the program aims to address transportation challenges in rural areas while enhancing student safety and attendance.

The Mary Issa Paediatric and Adolescent Health Centre in St Ann, Jamaica, is one step closer to becoming operational, thanks to the success of the recent Issa Trust Foundation charity concert held on May 17 at Couples San Souci. The event, featuring renowned artists such as Shaggy, Lila Ike, and Voice Box, raised significant funds to support the completion of the facility, which aims to serve the residents of Richmond and surrounding communities.

Paul Issa, Chairman of the Issa Trust Foundation, expressed his deep commitment to the project, emphasizing the importance of securing additional funding to finalize the centre. ‘This facility will provide essential primary care, addressing both physical and mental health needs for young people on the North Coast,’ Issa stated. He also highlighted the foundation’s efforts to engage companies and individuals as Legacy Donors, with contributions of $100,000 or more, to ensure the project’s success.

The annual charity concert is part of the foundation’s long-standing tradition of hosting high-profile events to bolster Jamaica’s healthcare infrastructure. Past concerts have featured international stars like Air Supply and Michael Bolton, as well as local talents such as Third World and Koffee, raising millions of dollars for critical initiatives. These funds have supported projects like the paediatric ward at St Ann’s Bay Hospital and the ongoing construction of the Mary Issa Health Centre.

The foundation’s unwavering dedication to improving healthcare access has garnered widespread support, showcasing a collective commitment to enhancing the well-being of Jamaican communities.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Leah Cassie, an actuarial science student, embarked on what she thought would be a standard summer internship at National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB). Little did she know, this experience would redefine her career aspirations and broaden her horizons. Initially expecting to work in data analytics or underwriting, Cassie found herself stepping into the world of construction as part of NCB’s Enterprise Operations team.

In a significant legal development, Paul Wilson, the former operations manager of a boutique hotel in West End, Negril, Jamaica, has confessed to orchestrating a sophisticated fraud scheme that siphoned millions of dollars from the establishment over several months. Wilson, who held the managerial position for over five years until June 2021, entered a guilty plea on September 1, 2025, in the Westmoreland Parish Court. He faced an eight-count indictment, including charges of conspiracy to defraud, larceny as a servant, fraudulent conversion, and obtaining credit by fraud.