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The discovery was made about 7:30 pm by a group walking along a dirt road in the Agro Park area, approximately four miles east of Old Harbour.

Upon examination, investigators noted multiple gunshot wounds to Coleman’s head and upper body, as well as eight spent shell casings recovered from the scene.

The Commission will monitor Jamaica’s fiscal responsibility laws and aims to enhance public understanding of fiscal policy through reports and analyses aligned with the budget cycle.

Mr. Courtney Williams, a fiscal economist, was appointed as Jamaica's first Fiscal Commissioner in March 2023. He will play a vital role in providing independent assessments of budgetary outcomes and fiscal developments.

Justin Bradley Durham, 43, of Rolla, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one count of production of child pornography, two counts of receiving child pornography and three counts of destroying records in a federal investigation.

This event featured representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO) across various regions, as well as the Africa and European Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the German Federal Ministry of Health.

Dr. Indar emphasized the importance of trust and regional collaboration in enhancing health emergency responses in the Caribbean. She articulated CARPHA’s strategy of tailoring public health interventions to the unique needs of the region, stating, “One shoe doesn't fit all in the Caribbean; you have to look at what the specific needs of the region are.”

These projects, respectively entitled - “Disease Elimination in the OECS between the PAHO/WHO Office for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries and the Ministries of Health of OECS Member States” and “Better Care for NCDs between the PAHO/WHO Office for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries and the Ministries of Health of OECS Member States” emanate from the PAHO Director’s flagship initiatives on Disease Elimination and Better Care for NCDs. 

Speaking with JIS News, he says that a habit of saving is important in providing families with a safety net during tough times, better enabling them to navigate crises such as the coronavirus (COVID-19 pandemic.

The President and Chief Executive Officer of the VM Group, who was recently conferred with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander (CD), says financial entities must take the lead in promoting a much stronger savings culture so that it can become a norm among workers and small-business persons.

Weather experts report that Invest 97L, a potential tropical disturbance, has a 90% chance of developing into Tropical Storm Rafael in the coming days.

With warm ocean temperatures creating conducive conditions for storm formation, meteorologists are monitoring its unpredictable path, as major models show varied projections.

Regardless of its development, increased rainfall is expected across Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, and the Cayman Islands throughout the week.

Jamaica could face flooding, with winds potentially reaching 65 mph.

St Catherine High announced a 12:30 pm dismissal, while Marlie Mount Primary closed at 1:00 pm. Old Harbour High has shifted classes online for grades 7-9, but maintained in-person classes for senior students on the morning shift. Similar notices were also issued by Davis Primary in Old Harbour North and Mavisville Prep in Kingston. 

The Meteorological Service warns that conditions are expected to deteriorate throughout the day, with widespread showers and thunderstorms affecting all parishes.

Heavy and continuous rainfall over the last 16 hours has led to widespread flooding and landslides, with several areas in southwest St Catherine, including Old Harbour affected.

The community of Bushy Park is facing particularly severe conditions. A makeshift footbridge built by residents after the original structure was destroyed in July was swept away by the surging Coburn Gully. This has left the community divided, further compounding the already difficult living conditions.

Officially closed since 2022 due to safety concerns, the bridge has remained a vital but hazardous passage for pedestrians attempting to travel between Spring Village and Gutters.

Despite warnings, people continued to use it until the underlying earth gave way, exacerbated by yesterday’s heavy rainfall and flooding from the Coburn Gully, which overwhelmed its banks after 16 hours of torrential downpour.