The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) says a shortfall in its electricity generating capacity was the reason for some customers being without power last evening. The light and power company said that it was forced to initiate loadshedding in some areas, customers were urged to conserved on power to reduce shortfall. The affected parishes include: Kingston, St Catherine, St Elizabeth, Hanover and St James.
A robber was shot and killed on Saturday by a licensed firearm holder in the May Pen area. The incident happened along the Bustamante Highway near the Rio Minho Bridge pathway. According to reports two higglers who were selling fruits at the location were held up at gunpoint and robbed by a gunman. A licensed firearm holder who was in the vicinity then challenged the robber, the alleged robber responded […]
HOUSTON (AP) — Rising floodwaters from the remnants of Hurricane Harvey chased thousands of people to rooftops or higher ground Sunday in Houston, overwhelming rescuers who fielded countless desperate calls for help. A fleet of helicopters, airboats and high-water vehicles confronted flooding so widespread that authorities had trouble pinpointing the worst areas. Rescuers got too many calls to respond to each one and had to prioritize life-and-death situations. The water […]
The public service broadcaster is selling off its catalogue in June. Radio France has revealed details of over 8,000 vinyl records set to be sold at a public auction. The records are all double copies of music from the station’s 1.6 million-strong collection. Organised across 10 categories, the records span French pop from Serge Gainsbourg, art-rock from The Velvet Underground, afrobeat from Fela Kuti, synthpop from Yellow Magic Orchestra, plus […]