Kimmo Matthews

Jamaica

Senior Reporter at Loop Jamaica-

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Active hurricane season predicted for 2025, with 3 to 5 major hurricanes predicted - Met Service

1 week ago | loopnews.com | Kimmo Matthews

News 2 mins read The Meteorological Service Branch of the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) is predicting that for the tenth consecutive year running, the Atlantic Hurricane Season will experience above-normal activity.
Cop charged in relation to 2024 assault of a man following INDECOM investigation

1 week ago | loopnews.com | Kimmo Matthews

News 2 mins read Police Constable Maurice Hylton was placed before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court, where he appeared by way of summons in relation to an assault of a man. It is alleged that the officer used excessive force against the complainant when he struck him in the head with a baton, a release from the Independent Commission of Investigation (INDECOM) outlined.
Welder charged with fraudulent conversion

1 week ago | loopnews.com | Kimmo Matthews

News 1 min read Fifty-two-year-old welder, Allan Ennis, or ‘Rasta’ and “Randy’ has been charged with Fraudulent Conversion following a 2022 incident in Reading district, St. James. Reports from the Montego Bay Police are that in 2022, Ennis reportedly collected $150,000 from a woman to construct burglar bars for her house: however, he failed to deliver the items. A report was made to the police, and an investigation was launched.
19-y-o arrested after cops seize firearm in stop and search

1 week ago | loopnews.com | Kimmo Matthews

News 1 min read A 19-year-old man is now in police custody facing charges under the new firearms act following his arrest in connection with the seizure of a firearm in Majesty Gardens,.Kingston 11 on Monday, May 26. Reports from the Hunts Bay Police are that at about 12:30 pm, a team of police officers was onpatrol in the community when they accosted a group of men; one of the men was carrying a bag.
Residents narrowly escape apartment fire in Cooreville Gardens

1 week ago | loopnews.com | Kimmo Matthews

News 1 min read Several residents of Cooreville Gardens in St Andrew narrowly escaped injury after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in the community on Sunday night. According to reports, around 9:30 p.m., residents noticed smoke coming from one of the apartments and immediately alerted the authorities. The community quickly sprang into action, with some residents working together to rescue a woman who was trapped inside one of the buildings.
Gov't moves to strengthen legislative framework to combat gender-based violence

1 week ago | loopnews.com | Kimmo Matthews

News 2 mins read Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness, has instructed Cabinet members to strengthen Jamaica’s legislative framework to combat gender-based violence. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr the Dana Morris Dixon, during Thursday’s. May 22) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
19 left homeless after fire at property on Barbican Road, Kingston

1 week ago | loopnews.com | Kimmo Matthews

News 1 min read A total of 14 adults and five children were left homeless following a fire at a property with several houses on Barbican Road, Kingston. Reports are that at about 3:00 am people in the area saw smoke coming from one of the dwelling and raised an alarm. Fire fighters later arrived at the location and after several hours managed to extinguish the blaze. A total of 14 adults and five children were left homeless.
Jamaica spends five times more on imports than it earned from exports in January - STATIN

1 week ago | loopnews.com | Kimmo Matthews

News 2 mins read Jamaica’s total spend on imports for January 2025 was valued at US$647.6 million, nearly five times more than the US134.2 million the country earned from exports. The information was released on Thursday by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). “The value of imports declined by 6.1 per cent when compared to US$689.5 million in 2024,” STATIN said.
Society urged to protect children from violence

1 week ago | loopnews.com | Kimmo Matthews

News 2 mins read Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon-Harrison, is urging members of society to remain vigilant and consistently address persistent violence affecting children. Speaking during the annual Early Childhood Commission (ECC) Professional Development Institute at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on Wednesday, May 21.
34-y-o man charged; accused of carrying out gun attack in St Ann

1 week ago | loopnews.com | Kimmo Matthews

News 1 min read Detectives in St Ann have charged a man with wounding with intent with the use of a prohibited weapon, possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthourized possession of ammunition and using a firearm to commit a felony following an incident in his community on Sunday, May 18. Charged is 34-year-old Oswaine Lynch of Content Garden in Ocho Rios, St Ann. Reports from the Ocho Rios Police are that at about 3:00 pm, Lynch allegedly shot and injured aman in his community.