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The authorities are being urged to apply the same monitoring strategies used to locate persons who make criminal or offensive remarks online, to find individuals who display suicidal tendencies.

The appeal was made by psychologist Dr. Leahcim Semaj during an interview with IRIE FM News yesterday.

His statement follows several recent suicides.

Forty-four people have taken their lives since the start of the year.

The Jamaica Constabulary Force said while this is nine fewer than the 53 recorded between January and September 2024, the last three months have seen a worrying trend.

July 2025 recorded eight suicides, a 33% increase over July 2024, while August and September rose by 20% and 25% respectively, compared with the same months last year.

One of the latest victims was 26-year-old accountant and beauty pageant contestant, Tyra Spaulding.

She was found dead at her St. Andrew home on September 23.

Prior to her death, Ms. Spaulding posted several videos on YouTube in which she expressed suicidal thoughts.

Dr. Semaj said it is important that social media be patrolled to find individuals in need of help.

He is urging persons with mental health issues to seek help.

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📝 Written by: Myesha Broadie

29/09/2025

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has sought to clarify reports regarding the alleged interdiction of a medical doctor employed by the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA).

In a statement, the ministry referenced a news article which suggested that the government had suspended Dr. Aujae Dixon for contesting the September 3 General Election.

Dr. Dixon was vying for the North Central Clarendon seat on a People’s National Party ticket.

He lost to the Jamaica Labour Party’s Robert Morgan.

The ministry said the article, which had a misleading headline was later corrected.

According to the ministry, the initial headline created the false impression that the government or by extension the ministry, directly suspended the individual in question.

It explained that the SRHA is a statutory body, governed by its own board of directors and empowered by law to manage its operational and human resource matters.

It added that while the ministry provides general policy guidance, statutory bodies are not subject to day-to-day direction from the central government in these matters.

The ministry said the reported interdiction stems from an alleged breach of the Public Service Staff Orders which prohibit public servants from engaging in active political campaigning while still in office.

It said such disciplinary action is the responsibility of the employing authority.

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📝 Written by: Myesha Broadie

29/09/2025

Principal of Manchester High School, Jasford Gabriel, says the school community is grappling with anxiety as Grade 7 student Jayden Smith remains missing.

The 12-year-old of Whales District, Newport, Manchester has been missing since last Friday.

He is of dark complexion, slim build and about 5 feet tall.

Police say that at about 6:15 A.M., Jayden was last seen at home wearing a khaki uniform and brown shoes.

However, Mr. Gabriel noted, that according to reports he received, Jayden was seen at 5:00 P.M. in Mandeville.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Jayden Smith is asked to contact the Alligator Pond Police at 876-224-3113, the 119 police emergency number or the nearest police station.

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📝 Written by: Marlene Freeman

29/09/2025

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says steps are being taken to address concerns about the price of pork.

Local pig farmers have complained that they are unable to make a decent earning because pork is being sold at a low price.

The matter was raised at the recent Annual General Meeting of the Jamaica Pig Farmers Association.

Speaking to the farmers, Mr. Green said this issue is due to a glut in the local market and not imports.

The minister said the steps being taken to address the concern include training pig farmers to have a better understanding of the market.

Mr. Green pointed out that Jamaica only allows the importation of pig tails and bellies.

He said in instances where prime pork is imported illegally, the relevant authority is alerted and the persons involved are prosecuted.

Mr. Green explained that unregistered pig farmers tend to be the ones who sell their pork at cheap prices which affects farm gate costs.

He urged registered pig farmers to be more organised and seek markets for their products to reduce the glut.

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📝 Written by: Patrice Walters

29/09/2025

The flash flood warning which was in effect for St. Thomas, Kingston and St. Andrew, St. Catherine, Clarendon, Manchester, St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland and Hanover, has been discontinued.

The Met Service said, the trough, induced by Tropical Storm Imelda, which has been producing showers and thunderstorms over sections of southern and northwestern parishes since Saturday, has drifted towards the north and away from the island.

Persons should expect periods of isolated showers and thunderstorms to affect sections of southern parishes and western parishes this morning.

In the afternoon and evening, look out for widely scattered showers and thunderstorms to affect sections of most parishes.

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📝 Written by: Myesha Broadie

29/09/2025

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Some residents of Trafalgar Park in St. Andrew are again trying to pick up the pieces after floodwaters caused by heavy rains swept through their homes on Saturday night.

One resident, Nadine Thompson and her tenants were affected for the second time this Month.

Their home was flooded in a similar incident over a week ago.

Ms. Thompson recounted last night’s incident.

Meantime, Member of Parliament for South-East St. Andrew Julian Robinson visited the affected residents.

He said a blocked gully has been identified as the main problem and steps will be taken to clear it.

St. Andrew is among 9 Parishes under a flash flood warning until 8:00 a.m tomorrow as heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Imelda continue to affect parts of Jamaica.

The other parishes are Kingston, St. Thomas, St. Catherine, Clarendon, Manchester, St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland and Hanover.

Residents in low-lying and flood prone areas are being urged to stay alert for rising waters and to be ready to move quickly to higher ground if necessary.

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📝 Written by: Markelia Rumble

29/09/2025

Two men were shot and killed and another wounded by a gunman along the Lennox Bigwoods Main Road, in Darliston, Westmoreland, on Saturday evening.

Dead are 29-year-old Mason, Andre Hall, otherwise called ‘Bobby’ and 38-year-old Errol Pryce, both of the community.

Reports are that at about 8:30 p.m., Hall, Pryce and another man were having drinks at a bar, when they were pounced upon by a gunman, who opened fire hitting them.

The police were alerted, and the wounded men were taken to Hospital, where Hall and Pryce were pronounced dead.

The third man was admitted for treatment.

Lawmen are probing the incident.

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📝 Written by: Markelia Rumble

29/09/2025

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