CPFSA urges parents to prioritise children’s safety during summer break The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is urging parents and caregivers to take extra precautions to keep children safe during the summer holidays, warning that the break from school can expose children to increased risks if they are left unsupervised or their activities are not closely monitored.
Former JCF senior cop Terrence Bent sworn in as Turks and Caicos Assistant Commissioner Former Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Dr Terrence Bent, was on Wednesday, July 1, sworn in as Assistant Commissioner of Police with responsibility for Training and Development in the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force.
NHT expands access to affordable homeownership National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors now have greater access to affordable homeownership through a range of policy enhancements that took effect July 1.
Security guard appeals for relief as school costs top $67,500 before books and uniforms; state minister questions fees A security guard is appealing for greater consideration for struggling parents after being confronted with more than $67,500 in school-related expenses for one of her children, saying she does not know how she will meet the growing financial demands ahead of the new academic year.
Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement eight days after twin quakes CATIA LA MAR, Venezuela (AP) – Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement early Thursday, ending a grueling days-long operation that became a symbol of hope after the devastation of twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela eight days earlier.
Chef shot dead at Portmore home Police have launched an investigation into the fatal shooting of a man at his home in Portmore, St Catherine, on Wednesday.
Clashes linked to a land dispute kill 18 in north-central Nigeria, police say ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) – At least 18 people have been killed in protracted clashes related to a land dispute this week in the north-central region of Nigeria, police said Thursday.
Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal comes back to beat Croatia 2-1 Goncalo Ramos headed in a pass from Rafael Leao in stoppage time as Cristiano Ronaldo, who had earlier converted a penalty kick, watched from the bench as Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 on Thursday, ending Luka Modrić’s fifth bid for a World Cup.
St Ann man charged for fatal stabbing of ex-girlfriend during dispute A 51-year-old St Ann man has been charged for the stabbing murder of his former girlfriend, whose body was found along a dirt track in the Capture Land community of Mammee Bay last month.
Judge to deliver verdict in Dr Carl Bruce assault case on September 21 Consultant neurosurgeon Dr Carl Bruce is set to learn his fate on September 21 in the assault case in which he is accused of beating fellow neurosurgeon Dr Roger Hunter and damaging his shirt and tie nearly 19 years ago.