Author: Steve Brown

This satellite imagery obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Hurricane Beryl approaching Jamaica at 12:40 GMT on July 3, 2024. (Photo: AFP) KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hurricane Beryl continues to rage through the Caribbean Sea, with devastating hurricane-force winds, life-threatening storm surge and destructive waves expected to hit parts of Jamaica starting Wednesday afternoon. This is according to the National Hurricane Center. The center warned that heavy rains were expected to cause life-threatening flash flooding and landslides across much of the island, and winds were expected to reach tropical storm strength in the coming hours, making outdoor preparations…

Warren Clark, Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police for Strategic Operations; KINGSTON, Jamaica — All incident command centres across the island are now operational in preparation for the potential impacts of Category 4 Hurricane Beryl, which is preparing to make landfall in Jamaica. The update was provided by Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police for Strategic Operations Warren Clarke, who said the command centre has been up and running since 6am on Wednesday. He said the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is fully integrated with the National Emergency Operations Centre of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), and the Parish…

A man watches the waves at high tide on the Malecon in Santo Domingo after Hurricane Beryl struck on July 2, 2024. Hurricane Beryl was hurtling towards Jamaica as a Category 5 superstorm on July 2 after killing at least five people and causing widespread destruction in a devastating smash across the southeastern Caribbean. (Photo: AFP) July 3, 2024 In its latest bulletin, the Jamaica Meteorological Service said rainfall from the outer bands of Hurricane Beryl is expected to begin affecting parts of Jamaica overnight, with strong winds associated with the storm expected…

Capleton (right) and BL The Hook Suraya. Reggae superstar Capleton is gearing up for a hot summer as he enters the global charts with a new combination featuring Buju Banton and BL The Hook Suraya. Titled “This Is How We Roll,” the song peaked at number three on the U.S. iTunes Top 200 Reggae Songs chart, beating songs by legends like Shaggy and Jimmy Cliff, and also debuted at number 29 on the New York Reggae Singles chart. This song is shaping up to be one of the most popular songs of the summer, and with this single leading the…

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Minister of Agriculture, Saboto Caesar, painted a harrowing picture of the devastating impact that Hurricane Beryl had on the islands, particularly the agricultural sector. The country’s economy is largely dependent on agriculture, with the banana industry being the most important. An assessment of the damage inflicted on the islands has yet to be carried out, but Caesar gave a preliminary assessment. “In my 14 years as minister, this is the most devastating disaster I have seen in terms of the high winds and the damage they have caused, particularly to banana and plum growing areas,”…

As Jamaica prepares for Hurricane Beryl, operators of the country’s major sports venues say they have taken measures to prevent significant damage to their facilities. The island is expected to start feeling the effects of the Category 5 hurricane from Wednesday. Beryl has already caused major damage in other Caribbean countries, including Grenada. The Jamaica Meteorological Service said heavy rains and extensive flooding are possible over the next 24 to 48 hours. The National Stadium is managed by Independence Park Limited (IPL) and general manager Desmon Brown said staff had completed hurricane preparations early on Tuesday morning. “We are, as…

With the summer travel season fast approaching, many people are eagerly planning their next international trip. As excitement grows, it’s important to remember that increased travel also brings increased cyber risks. Whether you’re heading to a tropical beach or a bustling city, practicing cyber hygiene is essential to keeping your digital life safe. Cyber ​​hygiene is like personal hygiene – it’s a daily habit, and especially when traveling, it’s important to have good habits to keep your digital environment clean and safe. When traveling, people typically carry devices such as computers and smartphones with them. These devices, called endpoints, connect…

The JSE plans to launch the data shop during the second quarter. The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) has stepped up its crackdown on companies violating its rules, with two companies – PRODUCTIVE Business Solutions (PBS) and IronRock Insurance Company (ROC) – having their shares suspended from trading. Both companies were suspended following late filing of financial statements. The suspension, which took effect on Tuesday, July 2, came after the companies’ audited financial statements were more than 90 days late. Separately, Iron Rock’s first quarter report was also more than 45 days late. Both companies’ audited financial statements for the financial…

McKay…It’s a great time in the history of combat sports in our country to be able to put together a team that includes fighters that we can guarantee can beat the best fighters in the world. Founding coach Jason McKay of Jamaica’s mixed martial arts team is pinning his hopes of winning a gold medal at this week’s International Sport Karate Association (ISKA) U.S. Open on key fighters such as Richard Stone, Nicholas Dussard, Aquino Lindsay and Nikolaj Reid, whom McKay describes as “arguably the best kickboxers on the tatami in the world.” Praise was sung for MacKay after Stone,…

July 3, 2024 Poet and recording artist Queen Majeeda has accepted an invitation from the Recording Academy to join their prestigious class of 2024. She is one of thousands of music professionals invited to participate this year. Majeeda responded on her Instagram page, saying she was excited to join the academy. “I’m thrilled to be part of this year’s @RecordingAcademy inductee class and join the countless creatives and professionals who contribute to, celebrate and champion music throughout the year,” Majeeda said. “I’m excited to contribute my unique perspective and genre as we collectively…