28/07/2024
Ottis Brown this month left Cedar Grove Academy where he assumed leadership 10 years ago as the first principal of that secondary school located at Gregory Park in Portmore, St Catherine.
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28/07/2024
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27/07/2024
Relatives and friends will gather on Monday, 29 July 2024, to pay their last respect to 39-year-old public school teacher Cassandra Rigg, who died at the University Hospital of the West Indies during a brief period of illness.
When she passed away on June 22, she was a teacher at Jericho Primary School in her native Linstead, St Catherine and was on the verge of tying the knot with her England-based fiance’.
In the days leading up to her death, the teacher was diagnosed with brain tumor.
The service of thanksgiving for her life will commence 10AM on July 29 at the Power Of Faith Ministries on Church Road in Bog Walk, St Catherine. Interment will follow at Commodore Cemetery in Linstead.
Ahead of the thanksgiving service, a set-up will take place on Saturday, July 27 at Natty Farm Yard in Treadways district, Linstead where the late Rigg lived with her mom Deloris McCarthy.
The school where the late educator was enrolled for nearly four years, Jericho Primary, hosted a memorial service in her memory. Ahead of that event, the institution’s principal, Fabian Facey-James, spoke glowingly of Rigg during the school’s graduation ceremony.
“I can say without reservation that Cassandra Rigg has made an impact by doing the best she could with the resources that she had at her disposal,” the principal said. “She was someone who would always seek solutions to problems. It is therefore a very sad experience for us as a staff as we grapple with the loss of our colleague.”
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26/07/2024
Funeral arrangement announced for teacher Cassandra Rigg of Linstead, St Catherine. Concise Reporting.
Relatives and friends will get together Monday, 29 July 2024, to pay their last respect to 39-year-old public school teacher…
21/07/2024
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21/07/2024
IT FEELS LIKE FIRST - Though placing second in the just-concluded Prim And Prep Football Competition, the administrators of Rosemount Primary School from Linstead in St Catherine were in a jubilant mood.
The competition, won by Linstead Primary, was hosted by Dixon's Drug Store and Football With A Twist.
21/07/2024
THE CROWNING MOMENT - Linstead Primary School won the first ever staging of the Prim and Prep Primary School Football Competition hosted by Dixon's Drug Store and the Football With A Twist organization founded by Linstead native Wayne Clarke.
Rosemount Primary finished second after losing 3-0 to Linstead Primary. Jericho Primary is third.
The 15 schools that participated also included: Victoria Primary, Orangefield Primary and York Street Primary.
21/07/2024
A BIG DEAL - Linstead Primary School won the first ever staging of the Prim and Prep Primary School Football Competition hosted by Dixon's Drug Store and the Football With a Twist organization founded by Linstead native Wayne Clarke.
Rosemount Primary finished second after losing 3-0 to Linstead Primary. Jericho Primary is third.
The 15 schools that participated also included: Victoria Primary, Orangefield Primary and York Street Primary.
🟠Some of the sponsors of the competition are:
Andre Alexander, Raymond White, Kavon Williams, Lou-Shane Daley, Sheldon Henry, Denver Cohall, Tremaine Garvey, Gustavo Ochoa, Travis Hamilton, Kimarley Baldi, John Edwards, SSS Trucking, Abigail Lawes, Hope Lawes, Grill 2 Restaurant, Rohan Provost, Steven Michelle (Jabba) and Shelly-Dene Marshall.
21/07/2024
Merlyn Grant (Miss Merl), 77, was born to Inez Murray and Frederick Grant at Jericho Road in Linstead, St Catherine parish, on Sunday, 15 September 1946.
She had eight siblings.
Confident that a sound education could have steered her from a myriad of pitfalls, her parents enrolled her at Jericho Primary School and the Kingston-based Kingsway High.
Miss Merl’s post-school life was anchored substantially on industriousness; this as she endeavored to care for herself and dependents.
She diligently served as a community health aide spanning some 30 years.
Even after she retired, her caring disposition continued to reflect in her willingness to help people with health-related issues, ranging from cuts and bruises to the common flu.
Miss Merl also was highly proficient at the sewing machine creating school uniforms, work clothes, sheets, curtains – you name it! Her other past-times included singing, baking cake and doing word-search puzzles.
But all good things must come to an end. That saying, unfortunately, bore true on Thursday 11 July 2024 when Miss Merl transitioned peacefully from this life at the St Catherine-based Spanish Town Hospital. Her funeral arrangements are being finalized.
She is survived by several friends and relatives, including her six biological children – Donovan Wright (Paragan), Devon Wright (Dave/Baza), Paul Green (Pablo G), Alfred Green (Freddy), Rohan Green (Chinna), and Christopher Green (Chris). She also raised a foster son, Jermaine Brooks (Dill).
Miss Merl, surely, is missed sorely.
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21/07/2024
REMEMBERING: Merlyn Grant, 77, Of Linstead, St Catherine
Merlyn Grant (Miss Merl), 77, was born to Inez Murray and Frederick Grant at Jericho Road in Linstead, St Catherine parish, on Sunday, 15 September 1946.
20/07/2024
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said two alleged gunmen were shot dead and two guns recovered, adding that two police officers were also shot and wounded this morning during an operation to apprehend wanted men at West Prospect in Bog Walk, St. Catherine.
One of the deceased is Peter Davis, who is also called ‘Devil’, whom the police said was wanted for murder. The other is 27-year-old Tavani Benjamin.
Davis was wanted for the recent murder of his estranged One Order Gang colleague David Archer, alias ‘Didi Frass,’ the police said.
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said two alleged gunmen were shot dead and two guns recovered, adding that two police…
17/07/2024
BIG WIN - Old Harbour Primary School has defeated 13 schools to retain the winning trophy in the prestigious St Catherine Cricket Association WINDALCO Primary School Cricket Competition.
Time and Patience Primary out of Linstead finished second.
Barton's Primary was third.
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14/07/2024
🟠PUBLIC SERVICE: A Good Samaritan is trying to locate the relatives of an elderly man, Noel Henry, whom she took to Linstead Public Hospital today after finding him unconscious in the vicinity of JR'S in Linstead, St Catherine. He is still at Linstead Public Hospital.
13/07/2024
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13/07/2024
In case you missed it... Vincent Lewin, 86, was a kind-hearted member of his Ewarton community, where his life was cut short allegedly by a man of unsound mind.
02/07/2024
At 86 years old, Vincent Lewin was enjoying retirement in his native Ewarton district, until he was attacked and his skull cracked by another resident who is reputed to be mentally ill.
28/06/2024
Candlelight vigil for teacher Cassandra Rigg.
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27/06/2024
WHAT REALLY HAPPENED: Acting Senior Teacher Cassandra Rigg, who spent almost seven years in hospital after being miraculously pulled from a house fire in Linstead years ago, dies just over two months before her marriage to an England-based teacher.
26/06/2024
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23/06/2024
PHOTOS: The launch of the St Catherine North zone of competitions in the St Catherine WINDALCO Primary School Cricket Competition 2024.
It recently took place in the parish at WINDALCO sports Club in Ewarton.
🟠Watch the news feature at the link below:
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23/06/2024
MORE THAN A TROPHY - To teach students discipline and the rules of cricket in an effort to keep the sport alive, a competition involving 14 primary schools is underway in St Catherine.
Ewarton Primary, Juan de-Bolas Primary, York Street Primary and Time and Patience Primary are among schools involved in the St Catherine Cricket Associaiton WINDALCO Primary School Cricket Competition.
21/06/2024
LINSTEAD TEACHER DIES
Cassandra Rigg, a teacher at Jericho Primary School and graduate of Charlemont High in Linstead, St Catherine has died.
She passed away this morning at the University Hospital of the West Indies after a brief period of illness, her family told The Beacon.
She was a high school classmate and dear friend of Jamaica Beacon journalist Horace Mills, who described her as charismatic, jovial and caring.
When she was two years old, Rigg suffered third-degree burns to the chest, face and arms during a house fire said to be linked to a case of arson in Linstead, St Catherine.
Despite that incident and the discrimination she faced especially during her childhood as a result of her scars, she persevered.
“Self-worth is very important,” she told The Beacon in a 2018 interview.
“If you don’t have self-worth, you will end up having to start over and over again instead of moving forward.”
Mills recalled Rigg, just last week, inviting him to the graduation at Jericho Primary.
He added: "Cassandra was excited about the results of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP). Sadly, she dies on the day those results are being released by the education ministry. She loved teaching; she truly loved and was easy to love. Her death is really a shocker."
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20/06/2024
WATCH: Do you create content for social media and other reasons? You should know what constitutes INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.
Charlemont High School, in collaboration with the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), recently hosted a session to sensitize students about intellectual property. Find out more.
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19/06/2024
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18/06/2024
Police are trying to ascertain the adult source of a gun used by a Grade Seven student to injure a classmate at Ocho Rios High School, which resumed classes today after early closure Monday.
18/06/2024
PHOTOS: Scenes from funeral for Jane Mills-Gordon at Lluidas Vale, St Catherine
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IT FEELS LIKE FIRST - Though placing second in the just-concluded Prim And Prep Football Competition, the administrators of Rosemount Primary School from Linstead in St Catherine were in a jubilant mood. The competition, won by Linstead Primary, was hosted by Dixon's Drug Store and Football With A Twist.
THE CROWNING MOMENT - Linstead Primary School won the first ever staging of the Prim and Prep Primary School Football Competition hosted by Dixon's Drug Store and the Football With A Twist organization founded by Linstead native Wayne Clarke. Rosemount Primary finished second after losing 3-0 to Linstead Primary. Jericho Primary is third. The 15 schools that participated also included: Victoria Primary, Orangefield Primary and York Street Primary.
A BIG DEAL - Linstead Primary School won the first ever staging of the Prim and Prep Primary School Football Competition hosted by Dixon's Drug Store and the Football With a Twist organization founded by Linstead native Wayne Clarke. Rosemount Primary finished second after losing 3-0 to Linstead Primary. Jericho Primary is third. The 15 schools that participated also included: Victoria Primary, Orangefield Primary and York Street Primary. 🟠Some of the sponsors of the competition are: Andre Alexander, Raymond White, Kavon Williams, Lou-Shane Daley, Sheldon Henry, Denver Cohall, Tremaine Garvey, Gustavo Ochoa, Travis Hamilton, Kimarley Baldi, John Edwards, SSS Trucking, Abigail Lawes, Hope Lawes, Grill 2 Restaurant, Rohan Provost, Steven Michelle (Jabba) and Shelly-Dene Marshall.
BIG WIN FOR OLD HARBOUR PRIMARY
BIG WIN - Old Harbour Primary School has defeated 13 schools to retain the winning trophy in the prestigious St Catherine Cricket Association WINDALCO Primary School Cricket Competition. Time and Patience Primary out of Linstead finished second. Barton's Primary was third. 🟠WATCH it on our channel at the link below: https://youtu.be/NnrTN-_R-HI?si=mot-1uyqetB2thh6
WHO WAS HE? Senior Citizen Killed By Man Of 'Unsound' Mind
In case you missed it... Vincent Lewin, 86, was a kind-hearted member of his Ewarton community, where his life was cut short allegedly by a man of unsound mind.
MORE THAN A TROPHY - To teach students discipline and the rules of cricket in an effort to keep the sport alive, a competition involving 14 primary schools is underway in St Catherine. Ewarton Primary, Juan de-Bolas Primary, York Street Primary and Time and Patience Primary are among schools involved in the St Catherine Cricket Associaiton WINDALCO Primary School Cricket Competition.
Creating content for media - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
WATCH: Do you create content for social media and other reasons? You should know what constitutes INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. Charlemont High School, in collaboration with the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), recently hosted a session to sensitize students about intellectual property. Find out more. 🟠Please SUBSCRIBE to our channel at the link below: https://youtu.be/wQbbPh2ql5M?si=KkD_ARTVsckgjtTT
Pregnant Woman Dies - Seven months into her pregnancy, Tamika Davis-Golbourne is found dead at her home in Bog Walk, St Catherine.
Just in case you missed it... Tamika Davis-Golbourne, who is seven months pregnant, is found dead at her home in Bog Walk, St Catherine. 🟠FOR more stories, please SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel at the link below (free of cost): https://youtu.be/JwEXMXuDYjg?si=NY_6ASaLJIfwwHs-
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REMEMBER THIS: When Corrine McDonald was sworn in as Councillor for Port Maria Division, St Mary.
First Trip Abroad
A group of netball players from Guys Hill High School in St Catherine has found motivation in Floria, USA. 🟠WATCH it on our channel at the link below: https://youtu.be/nZElirIb9WM?si=P63uCdGjjv02PT28
Aunt Olive Turns 80
A super mother, Olive Wilson, is celebrated on her 80th birthday
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LOOKING BACK: Jamaica's Newest Student Celebrity
In case you missed this feature... Jhaneille Esson, who leads St Jago High School to its third straight victory in the prestigious TVJ Schools' Challenge Quiz, is happy being one of Jamaica's newest celebrities. 🟠FOR more stories, please SUBSCRIBE to our channel (free of cost) at the link below: https://youtu.be/Y3WX_3_3O2Q?si=kn3zUl7kcFqA_faa
LITTLE GIRL WITH A BIG 💛 Most people would have preferred to receive instead of give gifts on their birthday. But that's not the case for Alaina Robb who is a resident of Victoria district in Linstead, St Catherine. She spent her seventh birthday feeding the less-fortunate at Rose Duncan Park in the heart of Linstead on Friday, April 5. Not all of the people who benefited from the special treat are homeless, but those are the ones whose plight particularly tugged at Alayna's heartstrings. "Anytime I see them on the road, I feel sad for them," Alaina told The Beacon in-between distributing juices and a cooked meal. She got assistance from a group of volunteers. Her grandfather, Linden Goldbourne, who is a business operator at Lluidas Vale in St Catherine, said he did not hesitate to help make Alaina's dream a reality when he became cognizant of it. "I would not at any point try to disappoint her," he declared. "Even if I would have to go without slippers in order to fulfill her dreams, I would have to go as far as to make her satisfied." Goldbourne added that his granddaughter seems to be following in the footsteps of her late great-grandmother Herma Gouldbourne. Councillor for the Linstead Electoral Division Herbert Garriques was among people who witnessed the display of benevolence. He underscored its importance. "I am really really delighted; I am happy to be associated with it and I am hoping that this is going to be a real lesson for many more [people] Garriques added. In return for her kindness, Alayna got a lot of hugs and encouragement from the people she helped and from passers-by. Some senior citizens who spoke with The Beacon expressed joy not only for the food, but also for the fact that it was coming from a little girl with a big heart. Some hugged her and called her their granddaughter, never mind the fact they are total strangers. "I am elated to know that a seven-year-old can come to the understanding to share her birthday with g
#EWARTON FUNERAL: Elitha Newell is laid to rest in Ewarton, St Catherine, almost two years after her husband of 70 years, Bishop Perceval Newell. 🟠For more stories, please subscribe (free of cost) at the link below: https://youtu.be/PE3-pCaFS6s?si=d0cB0cnepw-jYOhB
Jamaican Shot Dead In America
LLUIDAS VALE - Derrick Rhoden is laid to rest in Lluidas Vale, St Catherine, after being gunned down in America. 🟠For more stories, please SUBSCRIBE (free of cost) to our channel at the link below: https://youtu.be/hEPVHoKfzCQ?si=aEyFXv8X3paufOSv
Linstead Concert
This is an excerpt of a speech presented by Senator Damion Crawford at the Ewarton Community Development Committee's fourth Community Awards Ceremony, which was held at Bramwell Clarke Park and Sports Complex in Ewarton district, St Catherine on the evening of Thursday, 21 March 2024. For more bites, subscribe to our channel at the link below: https://youtu.be/HU3Ybh5Watk?si=aWhqauD1c8wQLQiy
BOY BURIED SECOND TIME
#WATCH - BOY BURIED TWICE Twelve-year-old Omarco Brown from Pusey district in Point Hill, St Catherine, is buried a second time. 🟠For more reports, click the link below: https://youtu.be/umDtLQVNRzk?si=DDT8oQh1cN3SczfO
🎶🎤HEAVEN SOUNDING SWEETER ALL THE TIME This performance resonated well at a funeral recently at Top Hill district, Lluidas Vale Division, St Catherine. 🟠Watch the funeral report at the link below: https://youtu.be/umDtLQVNRzk?si=DDT8oQh1cN3SczfO
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