What’s Happening, March 6, 2026

Sentencing Of A Politician For Manslaughter!

I know your mind is occupied with the sentencing of Joylan Silvera for manslaughter. Jamaica is definitely a criminal's paradise. This man was an MP and a member of the PNP. Once again, the people are being punished for a crime committed by a lying criminal who has the funds to employ the best lawyer to represent him.

The public has had to bear the cost of the case. There is the cost of the DPP and her staff, the investigating police officers, the Chief Justice, and all other costs, such as administrative costs resulting from the trial. The convicted criminal will spend approximately twenty years being maintained by the state. This will include medical expenses and expenses to keep him in prison. I would love someone to carry out a study to find out the total costs for this case and his incarceration.

The cost could help a homeless person. That reminds me of the homeless man I saw on Hope Road, sitting on the sidewalk in the rain. His only cover from the rain was the hair on his head. The death penalty for Silvera would have saved the people of Jamaica a significant amount of money. The convict had friends to say good things about him in court. Did the victim have any friends to speak on her behalf in court? Dead man tells no tale.

Can you imagine someone murdering another human being and then pleading guilty to a manslaughter charge to ensure that he gets a slap on the wrist and gets a free stay in his majesty's hotel?  Amazingly, one can take away another person's life and continue to enjoy his or her life. Long live the murderers. They have support all over the place, and the victim has little support.

JUTC Bus Caught Fire

I just heard that a JUTC bus caught fire by the AtC hotel in Kingston. I have no further details at this time and am awaiting additional information from JUTC. If you have any information about the incident, including pictures, please send it to 876-816-5261.

Incident in Lane Plaza Liguanea

There was an accident involving a motorcyclist and another vehicle in Lane Plaza in Kingston yesterday afternoon. The driver of the motorcycle had to be rushed in an ambulance to the hospital. Can you imagine the speed at which they were driving in a plaza?

Student Kills Another Student

You probably heard about a student killing another student at a high school. We cannot have our schools serving as holding areas for young criminals. They must be removed from the schools. We have teachers to teach youngsters in schools and not police officers. We must have order at home and in our schools, and this will lead to order in society.

Businessman Commits Suicide

I was just about to complete this blog when I received a message stating that a businessman committed suicide by shooting himself. The message said this happened in Belmont in Westmoreland.

I am waiting to get information from the police.

JUTC Press Release, March 6, 2026

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) confirms that at approximately 6:20 a.m. today, one of its buses experienced a fire incident in the vicinity of Lady Musgrave in Kingston. 

According to preliminary reports, the bus operator observed flames coming from the engine compartment while operating the unit. Immediate attempts were made to extinguish the fire; however, these efforts were unsuccessful. The Jamaica Fire Brigade was subsequently alerted through the police emergency system and responded to the scene. 

No injuries or loss of life have been reported as a result of the incident. At this time, there are also reports of possible third-party property damage, which will be assessed as investigations continue. 

The matter is currently under investigation by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), the Jamaica Fire Brigade, and the JUTC Accident Department.

 

The JUTC remains committed to ensuring the safety of its passengers, staff, and the wider public. Further updates will be provided as additional information becomes available. 

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Vernon Derby Comments On The Termination Of Cuban Medical Programme In Jamaica

Listen to and share this commentary on the termination of the Cuban medical program in Jamaica. Remember to add your comments. You cannot afford to miss this commentary.

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Talented Rosie Murray The MC For Jazz In The Gardens

Rosie Murray

When Rosie Murray hits the stage, expect someone with a personality larger than life. She will set the tone, the mood, and that special feeling one gets in the romantic setting at Jazz In The Gardens on March 29.

Rose is one of Jamaica’s most versatile and enduring performers, whose career spans theatre, radio, television, and film. Emerging as a force on the Jamaican stage in the late 1970s and 1980s, she quickly distinguished herself through commanding performances in major productions such as Rufus, A State of Mind, What the Wine Sellers Buy, 

Beyond acting, Rosemary Murray’s creative voice extended into writing, radio drama, and broadcast storytelling, where she helped shape narratives that resonated deeply with everyday Jamaican life. She became a familiar presence in radio soaps, docu-dramas, commercials, and television series and later transitioned into broadcasting, producing and presenting original programmes that blended music, culture, and social reflection. Whether behind the microphone, on the page, or on stage, Murray’s work consistently centred authentic Caribbean voices—especially women navigating love, resilience, humour, and survival. 

A woman with experience in various aspects of entertainment, she will bring us together in a moment that we will never forget. Her infectious laughter and her ability to relate well with people make her the ideal personality and MC for Jazz in the Gardens. Rosie is simply the best!

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Young Star Kenroy Mullings Will Be A Shining Star at Jazz In The Gardens

Kenroy Mullings

Kenroy Mullings is an iconic guitarist who has released two albums titled 'Brighter Days' and 'Take Me Somewhere.' A top-class guitarist who has toured the world with musical icons,  Jimmy Cliff, Morgan Heritage, and Beenie Man. He is a graduate of the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts. 

He worked on three Grammy-nominated albums for Buju Banton, Beenie Man, and Morgan. This musical genius was featured on major shows such as Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues and the Pegasus Hotel Jazz in the Garden. This talented musician will tell you that he has been inspired by Ernest Ranglin, George Benson, and John Mayer. 

You cannot afford to miss this young, talented genius who will mesmerise you at Jazz In The Gardens on March 29. It will be amazing to see his fingers glide up and down his guitar as he strikes the right chords to put you in the right mood.

His fan base is growing in the Caribbean, North America, and other countries.

This is your opportunity to see one of Jamaica's finest young rising stars. In the future, you will be proud to say you first saw him at Jazz In The Gardens.

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Downtown Kingston Needs Seats and Shades

A waterless fountain.

A listener expresses his concern about the state of downtown. I recall when PM Seaga was leading the country, emphasis was placed on upgrading the park with a fountain, trees and places where people could sit. Downtown Kingston should be a place of beauty and an area where the young and the elderly can sit in comfort and enjoy the surroundings. This will positively impact how our people behave and encourage more interaction.

Here is the message from the listener.

Vernon downtown Kingston needs seats and shades like HWT. The time is very hot and uncomfortable for commuters, and Summer is not here yet. Please let Brogad and Desmond know as dem no tek bus.

This is a matter that the KSAMC and Minister Desmond McKenzie should have a look at as soon as possible. 

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It's War - Jamaica Must Act

The Iran-Israel-US war is now a major war, which, if it continues for an extended period, will have a major impact on the travel industry and the cost of living because of the inevitable increase in the cost of oil. The cost of insurance for shipping in the Middle East has increased, according to some international media houses. Non-access via the Hormuz channel will create major problems for the transportation of oil.

Jamaica must start to put systems in place to buffer the possible increase in the cost of living resulting from the increase in oil prices.

Jamaica should use this opportunity to make drastic changes to reduce its consumption of oil. We could start by providing a much-reduced cost of travel on buses for passengers travelling between Portmore and Kingston, for example. National transportation cannot be about making a profit. It has to be one of the pillars on which national economic development must be hinged. This is the time to look at the possibility of introducing an efficient railway system. Of course, this system has to be part of an integrated multimodal transportation system. I am sure that you have heard about the 'integrated multimodal transportation system.'

The cost of maintaining these second cars, the time wasted in heavy traffic ltraffic the cost of gas, and the maintenance of these cars is something we need to look at as a country. The government collects significant taxes from the high volume of cars on our roads, but this is wiped out by the cost of maintaining so many cars.

Whether this war lasts a long time or not, the need to reduce our oil bill is of paramount importance. This is our number one problem to deal with. The next challenge we have is to become a country where providing good customer service is a way of life, and efficiency is a part of our DNA. There is talk about AI, but we are not even using the technology we now have to make us more efficient.

Political leaders are also very concerned about the war in the Middle East. I had a chat with MP James Robertson, and we spoke about the impact of fuel on Jamaica. He said Jamaica's approach cannot be from the point of storage. He said that those who have vehicles have tanks, and can you imagine if there was a run on gas stations? He says that we have to look at the usage.

He mentioned inflation and that we have to look at the cost of food. There is a need for backyard gardening. He said that we have to look at the cost of food and the impact of taxation on the cost of food.

James Robertson does not expect a crisis, though, and he feels there is enough oil in storage in the Western world. He feels that if we are in trouble, our friends up north will assist us. MP James Robinson is now in India looking at onion and potato production.

While talking to him, Jamaica's National Energy Policy 2009–2030, approved in October 2009, came up in the conversation. This policy was promulgated in James Robertson's ministry. He served as Minister of Mining and Energy from March 2009 to May 2011. The policy was a 20-year framework aimed at creating a modern, efficient, and diversified energy sector. It focused on reducing high-cost oil dependence, promoting renewables to 20% of the mix by 2030, and enhancing energy security to support national development goals. Are we still working with this policy, and has it been upgraded?

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