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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...

Jamaica Marks a Decade of Progress in Cybersecurity as National Strategy Advances

Kimberly October 23, 2025 0 Comments

 

Jamaica is marking ten years of progress in cybersecurity as the Government strengthens national digital defences and builds resilience against global threats. The milestone coincides with Cybersecurity Awareness Day on October 30, 2025, observed under the theme “Secure Today – Smarter Tomorrow.”

At a Post-Cabinet Press Briefing, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Godphey Sterling, Director of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT), highlighted Jamaica’s journey since the launch of the National Cybersecurity Strategy in 2015. He noted that the creation of JaCIRT gave the nation visibility into digital risks and the capacity to respond effectively to cyber threats.

Among the major achievements over the past decade are the establishment of the National Security Operations Centre in 2022, the Strengthening Cybersecurity in Jamaica Project funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the launch of the Jamaica Cyber Youth Empowerment Academy, supported by the Government of Canada. These initiatives have enhanced Jamaica’s capacity to detect, prevent, and mitigate cyber incidents.

Sterling also underscored the importance of training the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through programmes like VINCULA LAC, which received 25% more applications than expected.

The Government reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a safe and secure digital environment for all Jamaicans, emphasizing that cybersecurity is central to the country’s long-term economic and national security goals.

As Jamaica looks to the future, this decade of progress marks a strong foundation for continued innovation, awareness, and resilience in the digital space.

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