The suspect, Keywan Kelly, 29, of Chelsea was arrested Wednesday in connection with the armed robberies of banks in Weymouth, Jamaica Plain and Hyde Park. 

According to documents filed in a Boston federal court, Kelly is allegedly the man who carried out three armed bank robberies last month.

No one was reportedly hurt in any of these incidents.

In the first case at approximately 11:52 a.m. on July 1, 2024, a male – later allegedly identified as Kelly – entered a Bank of America branch in Weymouth wearing gloves and a medical mask.

Under the initiative, persons receive a cash grant of $75,000 while also being provided with in-kind support, such as food, toiletries and bedding.

Acting Director for Disaster, Rehabilitation and Welfare Management in the Ministry, Jacqueline Shepherd, explained that the facility is designed to provide relief assistance to persons affected by flooding, earthquakes, fire or any other emergency that might happen because of a disaster.

From approximately 8:00 pm Friday, thousands of residents served by the facility have been without water, with the utility company failing to provide an update until midday Sunday.

In an advisory on the situation, the NWC stated: “Water supply is currently disrupted for NWC customers in sections of St. Catherine due to mechanical issues impacting the Marlie Mount water facility. The company is indicating that as soon as an assessment is done customers will be informed of a restoration date.”

The Old Harbour Bay native, who is also a music producer and close friend of Sizzla, spent a couple of minutes reminding a pact audience inside the West Indian Social Club in Connecticut of the benefits of eating wholesome foods.

The founder of INI Health and Nutrition also drew parallels with the organs of the body and their functions with that of a motor vehicle which drew rousing applause from the crowd in a show of appreciation for the knowledge being shared.

This year’s annual initiative feted children with food, fun and games and packages with educational necessities for the upcoming school year.

Founding member Jeffrey Douglas says the charity, originally started as a church programme, has grown over the last 13 years.

“I decided to widen it so it’s not just for children within the church but rather for the community and neighbouring communities.

This comes as the Government of Jamaica heightens its preparedness for the possible re-introduction of mpox in the country.

According to the Health & Wellness Minister, “In non-endemic countries, such as Jamaica, one case is considered an outbreak. Because of the public health risks associated with a single case of mpox, clinicians should report suspected cases immediately to the Parish Health Department and the Ministry’s National Surveillance Unit regardless of whether they are also exploring other potential diagnoses.”

The MPC noted that its previous decision, announced on 28 June 2024, to gradually reduce the absorption of liquidity, has already resulted in an injection of $20.5 billion into the system and a 105 bps reduction in the interest rates on BOJ’s 30-day Certificates of Deposit.

As a consequence, treasury bill rates fell by between 20 bps and 72 bps over the period 01 July 2024-to-date.

The Committee concluded that inflation is becoming more anchored in the Bank’s target range of 4.0 to 6.0 per cent.

They report that children continue to be the main targets of this heinous crime in Jamaica.

Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Anti-Trafficking in Persons Unit at the Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigations Branch, Woman Detective Inspector Kimesha Gordon, told JIS News that while the actual figure is not high, any child falling victim to this illicit activity is one too many.

Going into almost a full week their plight remains unchanged. No water and no idea when service will be restored.

The cause for the disruption and possible timeline for restoration is still unknown with the state-owned utility provider yet to provide any clarity on the matter.

Its only communiqué behind the abrupt disruption in service was an advisory issued Sunday stating its team is still assessing the situation.

But this lack of communication and seemingly lack of urgency to a bubbling water crisis has increased frustrations amongst affected residents.

The seminar, conducted in Nanterre, France, was one of the first activities under the official City Twinning agreement between Nanterre, France, and Spanish Town, signed on the margins of the Paris Olympics.

The agreement was signed by Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott, and his counterpart in Nanterre, Raphael Adam, at a recent ceremony held to coincide with Jamaica Day celebrations in Nanterre.