Author: Steve Brown

July 6, 2024 VIENNA, Austria (AFP) — Norwegian rider Andre Drege has died after suffering injuries in a fall during a downhill race on the penultimate stage of the Tour of Austria, organizers said on Saturday. The 25-year-old Coop Repsol rider had been in the lead pack in the Grossglockner region, one of Austria’s highest roads, when he fell, the APA news agency reported, citing organisers. The awards ceremony for Saturday’s stage was cancelled pending a decision being made on whether the final stage would take place on Sunday. Last year, a 17-year-old…

Flashing colored lights are only used by police and emergency vehicles. July 6, 2024 ST CATHARINE, Jamaica — Police in North St. Catherine have listed several suspects in various areas of the precinct including Spanish Town, Linstead and Old Harbour. The following people are required to present themselves at the Spanish Town Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) by 6pm on Saturday, July 6: The Spanish Town area is looking for: Jevaughn Aspinall, aka “Touch D Road”, of Dela Vega City, Spanish Town, a man known only as “Whammy” of Dela Vega Spanish Town, Brian…

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Applications for the recently announced $2.5 billion Dr. Barry Wint Memorial Scholarship will open on Monday, July 8th. The scholarship, named in honour of former Chief Medical Officer Dr. Barry Wint, is expected to provide individuals with “a new opportunity to access public health studies funding from the Government of Jamaica,” according to a news release from the Ministry of Health and Human Services. The launch of the scholarships was announced by Minister of Health and Human Services, Dr Christopher Tufton, during a sector-specific presentation in Parliament in May. The scholarships are aimed at Jamaicans undertaking studies…

Bobby de Cordova Reed July 6, 2024 LONDON, England (AFP) — Newly promoted Leicester have signed Bobby de Cordova-Reid from Premier League rivals Fulham on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee, the club announced on Saturday. The Jamaican winger began his career at Bristol City before spending some time on loan before joining Craven Cottage permanently in January 2020. De Cordova-Reid made 209 appearances for London club Fulham and also made 33 appearances for Jamaica, including representing the Caribbean island in the recent Copa America. “It was a special moment to come…

July 6, 2024 FRANCE (AFP) — Friends and family gathered on a hillside to greet Julien Bernard as he passed his home during a stage in Burgundy on Friday – but authorities thought the welcome was a little too warm for Bernard. For race officials from the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), responsible for imposing general rules during the race, the celebrations went too far. Usually these rules relate to public defecation and dangerous deviance, but Friday’s violation was of a more festive nature. As a large crowd gathered outside Nuits-Saint-Georges chanted the local…

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton. (JIS file photo) July 6, 2024 KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Human Services reports that all 24 hospitals on the island are operational, although some of the island’s health facilities were heavily damaged during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Minister Tufton, in a post-hurricane assessment, revealed that the current estimated cost of repairing health facilities damaged by Hurricane Beryl is $1.098 billion. According to reports, roofs, doors, ceilings, fences and electrical systems at several hospitals were damaged during the storm, with the…

Olympian Asafa Powell and his wife Alicia Miller Powell. The Essink Fashionable Brunch, held at Pollyanna’s, Stanton Terrace, St Andrew on June 23, was attended by some of the biggest names in music, sport and business. The event’s third stage saw attendees come out dressed to impress. Spin masters Shukkle Bus and Fast Car, DJ Mario and ZJ Chrome lit up the iron wheels of music and guests couldn’t help but dance while savoring delicious food provided by Timber Lounge, Little Ceasar’s, Popeyes and Holiday Snacks. Among those enjoying the atmosphere were football star Leon Bailey, Olympian Asafa Powell, entertainers…

Shenseea (left) helps prepare Friday afternoon for today’s distribution in St. Elizabeth. Romeich Entertainment president Romeich Major is pleading with Jamaicans to help those in Jamaica who were devastated by Hurricane Beryl earlier this week. This comes as he and international Jamaican artist Shenseea are in St Elizabeth today to help with recovery efforts. “I encourage not only entertainers but everyone who can contribute to do so. I feel everyone has to contribute a lot. We have a population of over three million and if 10,000 people stand up and say they donate $1,000, it means a lot… This is…

JN Money Services Limited (JNMS), which operates the JN Money brand, has introduced a 50% discount on remittance fees when using JN Money to send money to Jamaica. The exemption was launched on the eve of July 2, when Hurricane Beryl approached, and has been extended until July 6 to assist Jamaicans living overseas who wish to assist in the recovery of relatives and friends affected by Hurricane Beryl. The exemption applies to funds transferred from any JN Money branch or via JN Money Online. JN Money general manager Horace Hines said the exemption demonstrated the company’s commitment to working…

MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) — The Catholic Church will pay C$104 million ($76 million) to hundreds of victims of sexual abuse in eastern Canada, according to a statement released on Friday. In 2020, the Archdiocese of Saint John was held responsible for one of Canada’s largest child sexual abuse scandals, which took place at Mount Cashel Orphanage, a now-closed boys’ orphanage in Newfoundland and Labrador. The court found that sexual abuse by priests and church officials at the orphanage began in 1940 and continued for decades. A total of 292 victims will receive compensation ranging from C$55,000 to C$850,000, according to…