St Catherine North Police have launched a high-level search to locate two men who shot and injured a businessman as he made a delivery Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in the Berkshire District in St Catherine.

According to reports, at about 12:40 pm, the victim delivered concrete blocks to the Berkshire Hall District premises. And while he was waiting to collect the money for the building blocks, two armed men emerged from behind nearby bushes and demanded that the businessman hand over the keys to the truck.

The businessman challenged one of the armed robbers, and while they struggled, the other thug fired several shots, hitting the businessman. The injured victim fell, and the thugs escaped on foot.

The Linstead Police are investigating the matter. 

Beenie Man asked for help with Dancehall Queen Carlene’s sister Pinky’s cancer treatment expense.

Beenie Man appealed to his fans for help to assist the sister of Dancehall Queen Carlene, Pinky, who has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

On Wednesday, the artist shared that his Beenie Man charitable foundation has launched a new initiative called the ‘Pinky Initiative’ to help raise funds for Pinky following her long battle with cancer.

Beenie Man explained that he named the initiative after, Pinky. She was one of the first dancehall queens and a pioneer of dancehall culture from the 90s. She needs U$50,000 for her cancer treatment, the artist revealed.

“Now Pinky is one of the first dancehall women. One of- cause it’s Carlene Sister because she is the first dancehall queen. She has cancer, and we need to save her. We can save her, but we need U$50,000, so all of my fans and producers, if you have a $1 or $5 just send it,” he said.

Dancehall artist Beenie Man

The artist said he would do a live video on Thursday, April 20,2023, to share more information and the account information for those who wish to send money via PayPal or other money transfer services.