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19/12/2025

At Billy Earl Dade Middle School in Dallas, organizers of the annual “Breakfast with Dads” event expected about 50 volunteer fathers or father figures to join students for a morning meal and mentoring, especially for the roughly 150 boys signed up who might not have had a dad to bring. After a Facebook post seeking mentors quickly went viral, responses poured in far beyond expectations, and on Dec. 14, 2017, more than 600 men showed up to participate, filling the gym and serving as supportive role models for the students. The event included breakfast and interactive activities, such as teaching boys how to tie neckties, creating meaningful moments between volunteers and students.

The overwhelming turnout highlighted a strong community response and underscored the school’s goal of engaging families and providing positive male influences. Event organizers, including children’s advocate Kristina Dove, hope to build on this success by bringing those volunteers together again for future mentorship opportunities, reinforcing the impact of community involvement in students’ lives.

19/12/2025

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is investigating a triple murder which occurred in the Frazersfield area of Rocky Point, Clarendon, on Thursday night.

Preliminary reports indicate that about 9:10 p.m., the police were alerted to an incident at a residence in the community. On their arrival, three persons were found with chop wounds and were later pronounced dead at the scene.

The deceased have been identified as Lynval Henry, 32, a fisherman of Frazersfield, Rocky Point; Annette Lindo, a domestic helper and vendor of the same address; and Ingrid Keisha Lindo, a vendor of West End, Rocky Point, Clarendon.

A male relative was taken into custody shortly after the incident and is assisting investigators. No charges have been laid at this time.

The JCF has launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and is continuing enquiries to establish the sequence of events that led to the deaths.

The Jamaica Constabulary Force extends condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased. Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is being asked to contact the police or Crime Stop.

Investigations are ongoing.

01/12/2025

01/12/2025

Hurricane Melissa ravaged the birthplace of so many of us, and, in the aftermath, a harder question has emerged: do we simply protect what remains of Black River, or commit to transforming it into something very different? It is not an easy choice, but one that demands a careful balance between practicality and emotion.

Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/focus/20251130/jamel-banton-after-melissa-what-future-do-we-choose-black-river

01/12/2025

Senior figures within Jamaica’s media landscape have strongly rejected a call from a government lawmaker to reinstate criminal libel, arguing that such a move would roll back hard-won press freedoms secured under the Defamation Act of 2013. Former Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs Marlene Malahoo Forte, now a government backbencher, on Tuesday urged Parliament to consider restoring the offence of “criminal libel” – a provision repealed some 13 years ago.

Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20251201/absolutely-not

01/12/2025

01/12/2025

The Jamaica Constabulary Force is advising the public of a temporary road closure to facilitate critical restoration work.

On Sunday, November 30, the Reading to Anchovy, Long Hill Main Road will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Motorists are urged to use the designated alternate route through Anchovy, via Wales Pond into Bogue Hill. Please note that no heavy units will be permitted along this alternate corridor.

The JCF apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and encourages all motorists to exercise patience and caution as essential works continue.

Thank you for your cooperation.

01/12/2025