Jamaica News. Police charged a former Member of Parliament with incest after allegedly sexually assaulted his teenage daughter. A judge granted bail of $300,000 after appearing before the Westmoreland Parish Court.
Detectives investigates homicides in Manchester and St Elizabeth
Detectives in Jamaica are investigating a robbery as the motive behind the shooting death of a bartender and nail technician in Red Bank, St. Elizabeth, on Thursday night. Detectives are actively pursuing leads in this case. Also, a Judge remanded a JDF soldier charged with girlfriend's murder.
Cornwall Regional Hospital Faces Scrutiny After Newborn’s death
Cornwall Regional Hospital Faces Scrutiny After Newborn's death. Dr. Alfred Dawes, the Opposition spokesman on Health and Wellness, has called for an independent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of the newborn.
JTA President Faces Backlash Over Unsubstantiated Allegations
JTA President Faces Backlash Over Unsubstantiated Allegations in school shelters. KINGSTON, Jamaica — Young Jamaica has criticized Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Mark Malabver. He alleges that inappropriate sexual activity occurred in school shelters while students were present. In addition, Young Jamaica said Malabver failed to provide evidence to support his claims
UHWI Gets Flagged for Shady Procurement Practices
UHWI Gets Flagged for Shady Procurement Practices. Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis has highlighted an important issue regarding procurement practices at UHWI that merit our attention. She has observed that some procurement leaders may be splitting government contracts inappropriately. They do this to circumvent regulations meant to ensure fair bidding processes.
Young Jamaica critiqued Golding regarding the JACDEN scandal.
Young Jamaica. The youth arm of the ruling Jamaica Labor Party (JLP) is urging People's National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding to reveal whether a company involved in a tax-exemption controversy contributed to the PNP's campaign for the 2025 general election.
Jamaica Law Enforcement report for Kingston and St Thomas
Jamaica Law Enforcement. In ST THOMAS, Jamaica: Law enforcement officers charged a taxi operator with wounding with intent. The authorities filed the charge after the accused allegedly stabbed his spouse during a domestic dispute. The unfortunate incident occurred at his home on Monday, March 30, in St Thomas. Also, In KINGSTON, Jamaica— A man from Kingston faces serious firearm related charges. He is accused of possession of a prohibited weapon. He is also charged with assault at common law. Additionally, he used a firearm to commit a felony. The charges follow an incident in his community on Thursday, April 2.
Jamaica Crime Report: Cops charged two for using fake USD
Jamaica Crime Report: A soldier from the Jamaica Defense Force (JDF) is now in police custody. Authorities are investigating the tragic death of a woman in Three Chains, Manchester, this afternoon. Also, police in St. Mary charged two men for using counterfeit USD.
Vice Mayor of Coral Springs, Florida, found Dead
Vice Mayor of Coral Springs, Florida, Nancy Metayer-Bowen, was found unresponsive. Law enforcement have taken her husband, Stephen Bowen, into custody in connection with the incident.
University Hospital of the West Indies, UHWI is under Investigation.
The Integrity Commission of Jamaica is investigating the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) for procurement violations and misuse of tax-exemption status, as highlighted in a recent Auditor General's report. UHWI has provided files to the commission and is cooperating with additional requests from authorities while implementing corrective measures.