WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— A Westmoreland taxi operator met his demise in Bull Savannah Wednesday evening, November 29, 2023, when an unknown assailant opened fire on him and subsequently stole his motor car. The authorities identified the deceased as Romie Taylor, 35, of a Burnt Savannah, Frome address. According to the police report, at about 6:30 p.m., … Continue reading Taxi operator killed, and his vehicle stolen in Westmoreland.
Month: November 2023
Sly talks about Rolling Stone’s best-of-80s list.
Entertainment Scoop Drummer Sly Dunbar points to the formulas of pioneer producers Clement Dodd and Duke Reid as the blueprint for the success of his work with creative partner Robbie Shakespeare on their Taxi Records label. In the 1980s, their collaboration paid off as they shaped the sound of the roots-reggae trio Black Uhuru and … Continue reading Sly talks about Rolling Stone’s best-of-80s list.
Taylor is Spotify’s most-streamed artist of 2023.
According to Spotify Wrapped, Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist of 2023, with over 26.1 billion streams since January 1. This dethroned Bad Bunny, who held the title for three consecutive years. Bad Bunny now holds the second spot, followed by The Weeknd, Drake, and Peso Pluma. Taylor Swift amassed over 26 billion streams on … Continue reading Taylor is Spotify’s most-streamed artist of 2023.
Teen boy lost his life after resisting bike robber in Westmoreland.
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica–A 17-year-old boy was deprived of his young life after he resisted a man who attempted to steal his motorcycle early Wednesday morning along Lewis Street in Westmoreland. The police identified the teen as Anthony James of Dexter Street in Savanna-la-Mar. According to reporting, at about 12:10 am, James was standing along the roadway … Continue reading Teen boy lost his life after resisting bike robber in Westmoreland.
A parish judge remanded a fraudster with many names in custody.
Judicial Scoop KINGSTON, Jamaica–Senior Parish Judge Lori-Anne Cole-Montaque remanded a 22-year-old man after learning that the accused allegedly adopted three names and identities to commit fraud. The man of many names appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Monday, November 27, 2023. The authorities charged the accused on an indictment bearing the … Continue reading A parish judge remanded a fraudster with many names in custody.
Complainant in rape case against a St James pastor went missing.
Judicial Scoop: Complainant in rape case against pastor did not show up in court. When the anticipated trial of Jason Rose, the St James-based pastor accused of raping a teenage girl in 2021, and his two co-defendants came before the St James Circuit Court on Monday, November 27, 2023, the complainant was a no-show. As … Continue reading Complainant in rape case against a St James pastor went missing.
JCF launched into a traffic incident involving an 11-year-old boy.
ST MARY, Jamaica – The Police High Command confirmed on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, that it launched an investigation after a TikTok video showing an 11-year-old boy reportedly restrained and pepper-sprayed by a police officer in Oracabessa, St Mary last Friday, November 24, 2023. A video of the incident, showing a cop using his knee … Continue reading JCF launched into a traffic incident involving an 11-year-old boy.
‘Baby Killer’ eluded the security forces, but ‘Scrumbz’ met his demise.
KINGSTON, Jamaica–According to JDF authorities, the November 27, 2023, fatal shooting along Mountain View Avenue in St Andrew, during which a soldier was shot and injured, was a result of security forces searching for Black River lock-up escapee Demar 'Baby Killa' Williams. "Williams is one of the eight prisoners who escaped from the Black River … Continue reading ‘Baby Killer’ eluded the security forces, but ‘Scrumbz’ met his demise.
CISOCA launched probe into 10-month-old baby’s death at a Hospital.
KINGSTON, Jamaica–Law enforcement authorities are investigating the death of a 10-month-old baby girl on Monday morning, November 27, 2023, at Bustamante Hospital for Children while she was undergoing treatment. According to a Radio Jamaica News report, the infant was taken to the hospital last Friday, November 24, 2023, with respiratory symptoms and a fever. The … Continue reading CISOCA launched probe into 10-month-old baby’s death at a Hospital.
Residents protest security forces shooting on Mountain View Avenue.
Crime Roundup: There is a heavy security presence on Mountain View Avenue, between Jarrett Lane and Saunders Avenue, in St Andrew as residents protest the shooting of a man early this morning by the security forces. The police report that the man engaged the security forces in a gunfight, which resulted in him being injured. … Continue reading Residents protest security forces shooting on Mountain View Avenue.