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Body of Teen Recovered After Vehicle Plunges into Rio Cobre

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The body of 17-year-old Oniesh Derby was recovered after a vehicle he was driving plunged into the Rio Cobre in St Catherine on Monday night. Key Points: The incident occurred near Flat Bridge. Derby reportedly lost control of a Toyota Hiace motor truck. The vehicle veered off the road and entered the river. Jamaica Defence Force divers recovered the body on Tuesday. Authorities confirmed that the teenage driver lost control of the vehicle while traveling along the roadway, resulting in the vehicle leaving the road and plunging into the Rio Cobre. Emergency teams later initiated recovery efforts. Divers from the Jamaica Defence Force successfully retrieved the body approximately one day after the incident. No additional casualties have been reported. The Flat Bridge area has long been regarded as a challenging route for motorists due to its narrow structure and proximity to the river. Incidents in this location have prompted ongoing discussions about road safety and infras...

Government Urges Jamaicans to Protect Their Data and Act Responsibly as Digital Citizens

Kimberly October 23, 2025 0 Comments


The Government of Jamaica, through the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT), is stepping up efforts to protect citizens from rising cyber threats by promoting responsible online behavior and stronger data protection practices.

Speaking at a Post-Cabinet Press Briefing, Lieutenant Colonel Godphey Sterling, Director of JaCIRT, emphasized Jamaica’s vulnerability to cybercrime and urged citizens to play an active role in national cyber resilience.

“Cybercrime, if it were a nation, would be the third largest economy in the world,” Sterling warned. “For Jamaica, with more than three million daily internet connections—most from mobile devices—our exposure is significant. Weak passwords, careless data handling, and oversharing make us attractive targets.”

According to JaCIRT, three major risks affect Jamaicans:

  • Compromised Credentials: Using work emails or passwords on unsecured sites exposes entire organizations.

  • Poor Data Protection: Unsecured data transfers and inadequate workplace safeguards increase risks.

  • Oversharing Online: Excessive personal information and smart device use heighten vulnerability to breaches.

Sterling encouraged citizens to practice strong “cyber hygiene”, including updating devices, segmenting home Wi-Fi, and strengthening passwords. He also stressed the importance of reporting cyber incidents to national authorities, noting, “We at the CIRT cannot manage what we cannot measure. Low reporting is our biggest challenge.”

Through ongoing awareness campaigns, JaCIRT continues to guide Jamaicans toward safer digital habits, urging all users—individuals and businesses alike—to remain alert and proactive in securing their data.

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