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A perplexing incident unfolded in St. Catherine, Jamaica, on Wednesday afternoon when a man appeared to fall from the back of a Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) pickup van into the Rio Cobre near the Bog Walk Gorge. The incident, captured on video by See Jamaica, occurred at approximately 12:57 pm on the Flat Bridge. The footage shows the man clutching what seemed to be a tyre as he tumbled into the river. While the tyre was later spotted floating in the water, the man himself vanished without a trace.

Shortly after the incident, a lone police officer was seen on foot near the scene, followed by two additional officers who appeared to be searching for the missing individual. Over the next two hours, three marked police vehicles arrived at the location. Firefighters also responded to the scene, as evidenced by videos shared by bystanders, and successfully retrieved the tyre. Despite these efforts, the man’s whereabouts remain unknown, and his condition is still unclear.

Efforts to obtain further details from Hopeton Nicholson, the head of the St. Catherine North Police Division, have so far been unsuccessful. The incident has raised questions and concerns, leaving the public and authorities alike seeking answers about what transpired on the Flat Bridge that fateful afternoon.

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Renowned reggae artist Buju Banton has raised concerns over the theft of containers filled with relief supplies intended for victims of Hurricane Melissa at the port. In a recent Instagram post, Banton expressed his frustration, stating, ‘The things are being stolen at the very port. Look at this. Why. Why. Why.’ His message was accompanied by a photo of a half-filled barrel, illustrating the extent of the issue. Other social media users have echoed similar complaints, reporting that their barrels and containers have either gone missing or arrived partially empty. The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) had introduced the Contactless Clearance Project in 2023 to combat theft and enhance the handling of goods. This initiative mandates that customs officers wear body cameras while processing packages. Project Manager Kingsley Henry explained, ‘We are changing the process. Your shipping agent submits the documentation to Customs for duty assessment, and once you pay the customs charges, your cargo can be inspected. You can track your shipment using our website or mobile app.’ Despite these measures, attempts to obtain a comment from the JCA regarding the recent thefts were unsuccessful at the time of publication.

KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has initiated its Hurricane Melissa Relief Response, delivering essential care packages to severely affected communities in St Elizabeth, including Treasure Beach, Pondside, Carisbrook, and Black River. This first phase of the national recovery effort was made possible through the collaboration of major sponsors Wisynco, Honey Bun, and National Bakery, who provided bottled water, Powerade, baked goods, and other necessities.

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s devastation in St Elizabeth, 12-year-old Alexia Jappa, the reigning Mini Miss St Elizabeth Heritage Queen, has emerged as a beacon of hope for affected children. Despite her own family’s property suffering minor damage, Alexia’s focus remains on those who lost far more. Launching a compassionate campaign, she is collecting essential items like clothing, shoes, and toys to bring comfort to young victims.