Miss Ja Universe 2011 dies from sickle cell

August 03, 2016 in Regional

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Miss Jamaica Universe Shakira Martin died at a hospital in Florida last night due to complications with the sickle cell disease. She was 30 years old. Martin’s mother, Andrea Hall, confirmed her death in a social media post earlier today. “My darling...

Earl’s rain floods MoBay

August 03, 2016 in Regional

MONTEGO BAY, St James — Heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Earl yesterday caused severe flooding in sections of the resort city of Montego Bay. Among the areas affected were the newly developed Fairview Shopping Centre, where a number of motor vehicles were observed submerged...