Update On EarthQuake Felt Today

Professor Simon Michell Comments On Earthquake

There was an earthquake tremor felt in Jamaica today. First, let's listen to Professor Simon Mitchell's comments on this earthquake.

Professor Simon Michell Comments On The Earthquake

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Press Release From ODPEM - July 8, 2026 

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) notes that a minor earthquake was felt in parts of Jamaica at approximately 6:20 p.m. on July 8, 2026.  

Information from the Earthquake Unit, UWI Mona, indicates that the earthquake was recorded at a magnitude of 3.4  and was located approximately 11 kilometres south of Hope Bay, Portland, at a focal depth of 16 kilometres.

The earthquake was reportedly felt in Kingston and St. Andrew. At this time, ODPEM has received no reports of damage. Assessments are ongoing through parish disaster coordinators and emergency response partners.

ODPEM reminds the public that earthquakes occur without warning and encourages all Jamaicans to remain prepared.

The Earthquake Unit continues to monitor the situation and will issue updates if further information becomes available.

Individuals who felt the earthquake are encouraged to submit reports to the Earthquake Unit to support seismic monitoring and analysis.

All Jamaicans are urged to stay alert and be prepared. For preparedness information, visit www.odpem.gov.jm or follow ODPEM on social media. 

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Those Libel Cases

I got information that Minister Vaz won the libel case against Dr Dayton Campbell. Minister Vaz will be making a statement tomorrow.

Dr Dayton Campbell also lost his libel case with Deputy Leader of the JLP, James Robinson

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Earthquake Alert - July 8, 2026

Bark Di Trute has received reports of an earthquake. Let us know if you felt it and state which area you felt it in. Is there any damage in your area? One person gave their location as Liguanea. Add your response as a comment.

We have not had a report from the Earthquake Unit at the UWI or ODPEM.

This is a good time to get the people prepared for an earthquake. We could start by training some first responders.

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What's Happening - July 8, 2026

WhatsApp 

WhatsApp has started to restrict the number of messages you can send from your broadcast lists. It means, therefore, that persons and companies will need to look to using new methods for broadcasting messages. This has impacted Bark Di Trute severely. If you send out a significant number of messages, they will block your account.

Make sure that you have a password on your WhatsApp account and that you have two-tier security set up.

Anytime you get a strange request from a friend asking for money, then more than likely their WhatsApp has been hacked. Advise your friend by another medium immediately and block their account.

Your Health

Recently, I have been appealing to men to check on the health of their prostate, but I realized that a few other people are dying because they have not done their medical checkups. You might look healthy, but based on your lifestyle and heredity, your heart is deteriorating. You should do a heart test if you have not done so.

Doing a colonoscopy is also very important. When you do a colonoscopy, the doctor might be able to catch those malignant polyps in the intestines before it's too late.

Oftentimes when you wait for a sign of health issues, it is too late, so do your medical checkups now!

The Radio Newspaper Business

The radio business continues to face challenges, and media bosses are trying their best to keep things afloat. At least two radio stations are on the closure borderline. Miss Kitty will be heading to another station to help shore up the revenue there. This might not be easy since Miss Kitty might not be able to make a big difference to the revenues this time around.

Someone commented to me that newspapers were very important years ago. It was not only used for reading but also for wrapping things like saltfish, decorating the house, and when you go to the latrine.

Please note that one cannot depend on social media for accurate information because the field is now very saturated with people who are just concerned about making money. Choose carefully what you watch and listen to.

Accidents

Always have your camera ready to take pictures whenever you have an accident. Take pictures of the driver, his license, the vehicle, and its license plate. Submit these pictures to your insurance company and keep your copies in a safe place.

Sometimes, when these matters are being dealt with years later, the other party will claim that he or she did not have an accident with you.

Thanks For Your Support

Thanks for the support being given by Bark Di Trute supporters. Your support means that I can do more for others. Have a look at the picture of the trailer below, which was placed on the road at Lime Tree in Trelawny for a long time. Bark Di Trute got on to that case, and the trailer has been pushed off the road. 

There are other things we have been able to do, such as getting back customers' funds from the bank, totalling over JAD300,000.

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Jazz & Cabaret In The Gardens Is Just Around The Corner!

The last Jazz and Cabaret in the Gardens earlier this year was a beautiful show that left many people in awe. People were seeing many of these outstanding artistes for the first time. These talented artists normally perform on the North Coast, or they are busy touring the world with other internationally known artists.

Richie Sax

On Sunday, August 2, 2026, Jamaicans will be able to sit in the lovely gardens of the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel while these Jamaican artistes showcase their musical talents. The artists who will stir your emotions and those of your loved ones are Keisha Patterson, Alex Welcom, Ophelia Samuels, and Richie Sax. Of course, the internationally known band Fab 5 will be supporting the talent.

Bark Di Trute is supporting clean, top-class talent for the nation. Play your part by sharing this blog. Subscribe to this link to get updates about the show and also other Bark Di Trute information. The WhatsApp Community link is: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C9bkP96JIN2JgHiuktY3Jj 

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