WAKEFIELD, Trelawny—There was no dry eye among the Wakefield Primary and Infant School student body and staff on Wednesday morning, November 22, 2023. Tears flowed freely down the cheeks of grief-stricken teachers and students like a waterfall as they mourned the sudden passing of eight-year-old Grade Three student Alexia Drummond, who fell ill at the … Continue reading A third grader died after collapsing at Wakefield Primary in Trelawny.
Month: November 2023
Police cut down alleged St James gangster in St Mary.
The police shot and killed a suspect during a confrontation in Mason Hall, St. Mary, early Wednesday, November 22, 2023. The incident unfolded when law enforcement officers received intelligence of a potential sighting of an individual involved in a spate of heinous crimes. The suspect, who was later identified as Odaine 'Jungle' Barrett of Bird … Continue reading Police cut down alleged St James gangster in St Mary.
A truck driver died after his vehicle plunged into a ravine.
Road Safety Report PORTLAND, Jamaica–A hardware delivery truck driver is dead after his unit went over a precipice during heavy rains in the Rio Grande Valley in Portland on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Police sources said at about 4:00 p.m., the driver and two sidemen were en route to Dumfries to deliver hardware materials. There … Continue reading A truck driver died after his vehicle plunged into a ravine.
St Catherine man pleads guilty to fatal Rio Cobre crash.
Judicial Scoop Tragic Turn of Events: St. Catherine Resident Malik Wynter Pleads Guilty to Fatal Crash in Rio Cobre On November 20, 2023. Malik Wynter, a resident of St. Catherine, stood before the esteemed St. Catherine Circuit Court and made a heart-wrenching admission. He pleaded guilty to a charge of causing death by dangerous driving … Continue reading St Catherine man pleads guilty to fatal Rio Cobre crash.
Thugs cut down popular street vendor ‘Apple’ in downtown Kingston.
Crime Roundup KINGSTON, Jamaica - The police reported that unknown assailants cut down a popular female street vendor at her stall in downtown Kingston on Monday morning, November 20, 2023. The shocking incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, leaving residents in a state of disbelief and mourning. The vibrant streets of Kingston, known … Continue reading Thugs cut down popular street vendor ‘Apple’ in downtown Kingston.
A Clarendon love triangle left one dead and one hospitalized.
On Sunday, November 19, 2023, an enraged gunman shot and killed a 31-year-old man and seriously injured his girlfriend in a possible love triangle in Sandy Bay, Clarendon. The police identified the suspected shooter as an ex-boyfriend of the woman. He was subsequently held by the police and placed in custody. The authorities identified the … Continue reading A Clarendon love triangle left one dead and one hospitalized.
Derrick Morgan broke his silence on Daughter Queen Ifrica’s allegation.
Legendary ska singer Derrick Morgan has shared the story of his relationship with his daughter Queen Ifrica, including their initial connection when she reached adulthood and later falling out over his booking fee for a Rebel Salute performance. During an exclusive interview with DancehallMag, Morgan, 83, said he first heard that he had a daughter … Continue reading Derrick Morgan broke his silence on Daughter Queen Ifrica’s allegation.
Ten killed in motor vehicle collisions during week ended November 17, 2023.
Road Safety Report KINGSTON, Jamaica–Ten people perished in motor vehicle crashes during the week ending Friday, November 17, according to the Island Traffic Authority and the Road Safety Unit (RSU) of the Ministry of Transport. Among those killed during the week under review are the five who were traveling in the ill-fated Toyota Noah taxi … Continue reading Ten killed in motor vehicle collisions during week ended November 17, 2023.
Jamaican classified as a public safety threat in the US, nabbed by ICE.
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says its Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in Boston, Massachusetts, arrested a 52-year-old citizen of Jamaica who was unlawfully present in the country. When someone has violated immigration law and has been deemed a public safety threat, ERO Boston will apprehend that person and seek to have them … Continue reading Jamaican classified as a public safety threat in the US, nabbed by ICE.
Police arrested a Manchester man after seizing 2 kilograms of cocaine.
Crime Roundup OLD HARBOR, ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – Narcotics Gumshoes charged a Manchester man following the seizure of cocaine valued at over $10,000,000 found onboard a Nissan Titan motor car that the police intercepted in Old Harbor, St Catherine, on Thursday, November 16, 2023. The police charged Andrew Walcott, 36, an electrician from Clarks Town, … Continue reading Police arrested a Manchester man after seizing 2 kilograms of cocaine.