Anika Richards

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Associate Editor at Jamaica Observer

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Complaints of spike in light bills rife; Gov't wants JPS to say why

Aug 19, 2024 | jamaica.loopnews.com | Anika Richards

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says he's disturbed by complaints from customers of the Jamaica Public Service about an "unusual and major spike in electricity bills" sent to them by the company during the current billing cycle. Vaz is expected on Monday to formally write to the leadership of the independent regulatory body, the Office of Utilities Regulations (OUR), insisting on an investigation into multiple complaints about the issue.
24-y-o J’can tackles higher education in Europe via EU scholarship

Aug 16, 2024 | jamaica.loopnews.com | Anika Richards

Jamaican Janielle Hay has been selected for this year’s European Union’s Erasmus Mundus Scholarship.
Vybz Kartel to perform in Jamaica on December 31

Aug 16, 2024 | jamaica.loopnews.com | Anika Richards

Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel appears set to take the stage in Jamaica on December 31, 2024, which is expected to be his first post-prison performance since being released from the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre last month. He served 13 years for murder, a conviction that was eventually quashed by the Privy Council, which was followed by the local Court of Appeal ordering that he not be retried in the matter.
Earthquake rocks Jamaica

Aug 16, 2024 | jamaica.loopnews.com | Anika Richards

Sections of Jamaica were rocked by an earthquake on Friday morning, as many readied to get their day started. The earthquake, which was reportedly felt in sections of Kingston, St Andrew, St Catherine, and St Mary, was felt about 8:02am. The official details of the quake will be provided as soon as they become available. Did you feel it? Loop is better in the app. Customize your news feed, save articles for later, view your reading history and more.
Wray, Set, Go at D'Lux Restaurant & Lounge as Jamaica secure bronze

Aug 15, 2024 | jamaica.loopnews.com | Anika Richards

D'Lux Restaurant & Lounge was the second stop on the Wray & Nephew Paris Village train last week and the Loop team was 'Wray, Set, Go' for all the action in the French capital. The men's 110m hurdles was the hot ticket item and Rasheed Broadbell secured a bronze medal for Team Jamaica on August 8. Patrons inside D'Lux Restaurant & Lounge had mixed reactions about the action in Paris, but they still had well wishes for Team Jamaica. Check out the video, brought to you by Wray & Nephew.
SOE in Clarendon to prevent reprisals after mass shooting - Holness

Aug 14, 2024 | jamaica.loopnews.com | Anika Richards

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has said the imposition of a state of emergency (SOE) in Clarendon aims to prevent potential reprisals stemming from Sunday's devastating mass shooting in Cherry Tree Lane in the parish. Eight people were shot dead, including a seven-year-old boy, and nine others injured during the heinous crime.
Cops to arrest man seen in video threatening PM, his family | Loop Jamaica

Aug 14, 2024 | jamaica.loopnews.com | Anika Richards

The police are moving to arrest a masked man who was seen in a viral video threatening Prime Minister Andrew Holness with violence. The man had also threatened Holness' wife and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Juliet. Speaking at a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Wednesday, Deputy Commissioner in charge of the crime and security portfolio, Fitz Bailey said the individual has been identified. However, Bailey did not provide the name of the man.
Politician Andrea Moore Phillips has died

Aug 14, 2024 | jamaica.loopnews.com | Anika Richards

Attorney and People's National Party (PNP) member Andrea Moore Phillips has died. Moore Phillips passed away on Tuesday night after "bravely fighting her illness", according to PNP President and Opposition Leader Mark Golding. Golding, in an Instagram post on Wednesday, expressed condolences to Moore Phillips' family and friends. "Andrea remained positive throughout that struggle, and her courage is an inspiration to anyone facing serious adversity," Golding wrote.
Special delivery: Tesla Cybertruck pulls up in Jamaica

Aug 14, 2024 | jamaica.loopnews.com | Anika Richards

Jamaican automobile dealer Kemar Brimm is all revved up in excitement, having imported a special-order 2024 Telsa Cybertruck just three weeks ago to the island for one of his customers. “The public’s reaction has been amazing. The waves it has created is immense,” Brimm shared with Loop Lifestyle of being the first importer of the vehicle.
Jamaica declares 'total assault on gangs' after 17 shot, 8 fatally

Aug 12, 2024 | jamaica.loopnews.com | Anika Richards

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has described last night's gun attack on Cherry Tree Lane in Clarendon, which resulted in 17 people being shot, eight fatally, as "an act of terror". In a press conference now under way, which follows a high-level meeting this morning, Holness said the directive has been given to the security forces to carry out an all out attack on the criminals involved in the brutal slaying that has sent chills among Jamaicans across the island.