Kingston Western Police have apprehended and formally charged a suspect, widely known as 'Brown Man', for a series of criminal offenses that occurred on Wavel Avenue on Friday, July 7, 2023. The individual in question has been identified by the authorities as Jordan Raphael, a 22-year-old plumber residing on Metcalf Road in Kingston 13. Raphael … Continue reading Police slapped a Kingston man with gun and murder charges.
Month: October 2023
Sean Paul and Dua Lipa’s ‘No Lie’ surpass a billion on Spotify
Sean Paul's hit song "No Lie" featuring Dua Lipa reached 1 billion plays on Spotify on Friday, October 6, 2023. https://youtu.be/GzU8KqOY8YA?si=X_s2xFfAxykBfGDW Sean Paul's mega hit "No Lie" The milestone marks Sean Paul's first billion-play track as a lead artist on Spotify and the fifth Jamaican-led song overall to hit this milestone on the platform. Paul … Continue reading Sean Paul and Dua Lipa’s ‘No Lie’ surpass a billion on Spotify
Privy Council fast-tracked Vybz Kartel’s appeal hearing.
According to reports, the Privy Council has fast-tracked its hearing for incarcerated dancehall artist Adidja 'Vybz Kartel' Palmer's murder conviction appeal. According to the STAR, Vybz Kartel's lawyer, Isat Buchanan, has confirmed the development and indicated that the dates of February 14 and 15, 2024, are now circled on the registry. Buchanan had requested an … Continue reading Privy Council fast-tracked Vybz Kartel’s appeal hearing.
St Catherine Businessman drives himself to hospital after getting shot.
Early Tuesday morning, October 24, 2023, a businessman in St Catherine was shot and injured while he and two employees were throwing away garbage. He managed to drive himself to the hospital for treatment. According to reports, around 12:10 a.m., as the businessman and his employees were getting rid of the garbage, two gunmen on … Continue reading St Catherine Businessman drives himself to hospital after getting shot.
Partially decomposed body found in Salt River, Clarendon.
On October 24, 2023, the body of a male, identified as Merrick Aries, was found in a decomposed state in the Salt River community in Clarendon, Jamaica. The body had gunshot wounds to the head and upper body. It was discovered by residents in a bushy area at around 9:30 a.m. The deceased was dressed … Continue reading Partially decomposed body found in Salt River, Clarendon.
Policeman freed of corruption charge after 15 years of delays.
Summary A St Catherine Parish Judge freed a St Catherine North law enforcement officer of corruption. Thugs gunned down a shopkeeper and a watchman in Linstead, St Catherine. St. Elizabeth detectives arrested a suspect after he allegedly had sex with his 10-year-old stepdaughter. A law enforcement officer accused of soliciting money to release a car … Continue reading Policeman freed of corruption charge after 15 years of delays.
Burning rubbish sparks fire at Jamaica Post building.
Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, says rubbish behind the Central Sorting Office on South Camp Road was the source of the fire at the building on Monday morning, October 23, 2023 According to Commissioner Beckford, when firefighters arrived on the scene, they observed rubbish at the back of the building. They theorized … Continue reading Burning rubbish sparks fire at Jamaica Post building.
Jamaica Post Central Sorting Office building caught fire.
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A fire broke out on Monday, October 23, 2023, at the Jamaica Post Central Sorting Office on South Camp Road in Kingston. The Jamaica Post Central Sorting Office employees on South Camp Road in Kingston had to evacuate the building after a fire began at the back of the premises on Monday morning. Unconfirmed … Continue reading Jamaica Post Central Sorting Office building caught fire.
Police killed three alleged robbery suspects in Rae Town.
Early Sunday morning, October 22, 2023, law enforcement officers killed three people suspected of robbery during a confrontation in Rae Town, Kingston. This led to a protest in the community. The authorities identified the deceased individuals as 19-year-old fishermen named Carlo Faulknor, also known as 'CJ,' from Paradise Street; Andre 'Max' Turner from Johns Street; … Continue reading Police killed three alleged robbery suspects in Rae Town.
Judge Concerned Steely & Clevie’s lawsuit could “hinder” Reggae, Reggaetón, and Hip-Hop.
Haitian-American Judge André Birotte Jr., who recently announced that he worked as a DJ during his college years, seems inclined to dismiss Stevie & Clevie's copyright infringement lawsuit. The judge has expressed concerns about the potential impact of https://youtu.be/fw31EJUB-tw?si=wprb8K0VBdvbm0-x The Fish Market rhythm by Stevie & Clevie is the subject of a copyright infringement lawsuit. … Continue reading Judge Concerned Steely & Clevie’s lawsuit could “hinder” Reggae, Reggaetón, and Hip-Hop.