Four people, including an eight-year-old boy, died in a horrific two-vehicle collision on the PJ Patterson Highway in Kingston early Sunday. The victims have been identified as 22-year-old Tyesha Manhertz, 29-year-old Wendy Lammie, 27-year-old Andre McLeish, and young Trey Stewart, all from Kingston 7.

Police cited excessive speeding, driver distraction, and a collision with another wrecked vehicle as possible causes. The crash involved a 2022 Mercedes Benz and a 2002 Toyota Probox.

Montego Bay Ascendant: Swallowtail Tower Tops Out, Cementing City’s Role as Jamaica’s New Development Leader

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Montego Bay, long established as the Caribbean’s premier tourism capital, is now boldly stepping forward to claim its title as a leader in integrated, high-end residential development. The city’s skyline has been irreversibly changed with the Official Topping-Out Ceremony of the Swallowtail Tower, the first of the four luxury residential towers at The Pinnacle. Reaching its final height of 28 stories, the tower now stands as the tallest building in Jamaica. Notably, even during its construction, the structure and its installed systems demonstrated absolute resilience against the fury of Hurricane Melissa, standing tall and virtually unscathed against the Category 5 winds. This monumental achievement not only solidifies Montego Bay’s structural progress but also signals its intent to become a primary hub for luxury living and diversified economic activity, challenging Kingston’s traditional dominance in non-tourism-centric development.

Jimmy Cliff: Reggae Trailblazer and Global Icon Passes Away at 81

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Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff—the golden voice behind “The Harder They Come” and “You Can Get It If You Really Want”—has died at age 81. His passing marks the end of an era for Jamaican music and global culture, leaving behind a legacy that shaped reggae’s rise and influenced generations of artists worldwide.

Reports indicate McLeish was driving the Probox when he lost control, hit a median, and overturned. As the four occupants tried to exit the wreck, the Mercedes struck them, inflicting fatal injuries. All were pronounced dead at Spanish Town Hospital. The Mercedes driver faces prosecution.

Dr. Lucien Jones of the National Road Safety Council called the incident “absolutely shocking,” urging stricter measures against reckless driving. “We must end this madness of speeding and distraction on our roads,” he stressed.

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