The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has issued a stern appeal to licensed firearm holders, urging them to refrain from the illegal and perilous practice of gun salutes to mark the arrival of the New Year. Under Section 51(2) of the Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction, and Regulations) Act 2022, individuals engaging in gun salutes may face a … Continue reading Police hierarchy warns against gun salutes to usher in the New Year.
Month: December 2023
Policeman among three detained for Clarendon murder.
Law enforcement agencies have detained three individuals, including a fellow officer and his partner, in relation to the homicide of Danny Lowe on December 27 in the vicinity of Longville Park Boulevard, Clarendon. The Jamaica Constabulary Force's Corporate Communications division has verified the detentions and specified that the officer is also being probed for potential … Continue reading Policeman among three detained for Clarendon murder.
Peter Bunting: Jamaica’s public health care system is in the worst shape ever.
According to Senator Peter Bunting, Leader of Opposition Business in the Senate, Jamaica's public health care system is in its worst shape since independence. Bunting claims that the current state of the public health system is deplorable and the most run-down it has been in decades. Senator Bunting commented during his recent contribution to the … Continue reading Peter Bunting: Jamaica’s public health care system is in the worst shape ever.
Police fatally shot an armed alleged gang member in Spanish Town.
Fatal Shooting of Alleged Armed Suspect by Law Enforcement Officers Law enforcement officers fatally shot a suspected member of the Klansman gang who was armed with a gun during a confrontation in Ellerslie Pen, Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Thursday morning, December 28, 2023. The deceased has been identified as 29-year-old Sunman McFarlane, also known … Continue reading Police fatally shot an armed alleged gang member in Spanish Town.
Principal of Hopewell High School Released but Remains Person of Interest in Murder Probe.
Principal of Hopewell High School Released but Remains Person of Interest in Murder Investigation HANOVER, Jamaica— Byron Grant, the principal of Hopewell High School in Hanover, who was arrested hours after the murder of the school's bursar, has been released from custody but continues to be a person of interest in the ongoing investigation. According … Continue reading Principal of Hopewell High School Released but Remains Person of Interest in Murder Probe.
Hoodlums shot five at a gospel concert in Manchester.
MANCHESTER, Jamaica – A harrowing incident took place at a Gospel Concert in Christiana, Manchester, on Tuesday night, December 26, 2023, as five individuals, including a woman, fell victim to a targeted shooting. Superintendent Shane McCalla, head of the Manchester Police, confirmed the attack, labeling it as an "unprovoked and senseless act." The event, traditionally … Continue reading Hoodlums shot five at a gospel concert in Manchester.
Five people lost their lives in traffic accidents over the Christmas weekend.
According to ACP McKenzie, head of the JCF's Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), at least five Jamaicans tragically lost their lives in road crashes over the Christmas weekend. McKenzie stressed that alcohol consumption and improper road usage were two major contributing factors to these fatal accidents. In one incident, a police officer was … Continue reading Five people lost their lives in traffic accidents over the Christmas weekend.
Police vow to maintain the 8% crime reduction success.
According to Radio Jamaica News, Deputy Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey is assuring citizens that the police will continue to target criminals as part of their efforts to sustain the decrease in crime until the end of the year. The Jamaica Constabulary Force has reported 1,349 murders committed up to December 16, which shows a … Continue reading Police vow to maintain the 8% crime reduction success.
Tragic Accident Claims Two Lives on Christmas Eve in St Ann. Jamaica.
Tragic Accident Claims Lives on Christmas Eve On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023, a tragic motor vehicle accident unfolded on Richmond Main Road in St. Ann, Jamaica, resulting in the loss of two lives, including that of a police corporal. As reported by the Police's Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), the fatal incident took place around … Continue reading Tragic Accident Claims Two Lives on Christmas Eve in St Ann. Jamaica.
Merry Christmas To You.
To all my wonderful blog subscribers, I extend my warmest wishes for a Christmas filled with boundless joy. May your days overflow with merriment and radiance, and may your hearts be aglow with positivity. May you revel in every moment, and may your blessings abound. Here's to a joyous Christmas and an extraordinary New Year! … Continue reading Merry Christmas To You.