The Jamaican government, led by Andrew Holness, put forward a bill to merge the Office of the Political Ombudsman into the Electoral Commission of Jamaica. This move faced strong opposition from a former government minister and the parliamentary Opposition on January 30, 2024. Justice Minister Delroy Chuck argued that there was an urgent need for … Continue reading Samuda sides with Opposition members against moving OPO to ECJ.
Month: January 2024
Teen boys charged for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl in St Thomas.
The St Thomas police arrested and charged two teen boys, ages 15 and 17, with rape after they allegedly sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl behind a church in Yallahs, St Thomas. The authorities charged the teens with rape and aiding and abetting rape. The police report that at about 8:30 p.m. on Monday, January 01, … Continue reading Teen boys charged for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl in St Thomas.
Mark Golding scolds the government for ‘mismanaging’ NHT funds.
President of the People's National Party, Mark Golding, has reiterated his commitment to restoring the National Housing Trust to its original purpose of providing affordable housing solutions for Jamaicans. Golding criticized Prime Minister Andrew Holness for what he described as gross mismanagement of the agency, highlighting the depletion of NHT funds under the Holness administration, … Continue reading Mark Golding scolds the government for ‘mismanaging’ NHT funds.
One suspect is charged with the August 2023 shooting in Franklyn Town.
Charges Laid Against Alex 'Smurf' Sangster for Involvement in Kingston Shooting The Denham Town police have announced that charges have been laid against Alex 'Smurf' Sangster in connection to a shooting in Franklyn Town, Kingston, in August 2023. Sangster, a 23-year-old construction worker, faces charges including shooting with intent, possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorized … Continue reading One suspect is charged with the August 2023 shooting in Franklyn Town.
Police charged ‘Bama T’ with the brutal robbery and murder of a taxi operator.
Kevin Brown, also known as 'Bams,' 'Bam Bam,' and 'Bama T,' a 21-year-old residing at a Trinidad Road address in Kingston, has been arrested and charged by the police in connection with the fatal shooting of taxi driver Anthony Wilson, known as 'Skippa' and 'Skip.' The incident occurred on December 19, 2023. Brown faces charges … Continue reading Police charged ‘Bama T’ with the brutal robbery and murder of a taxi operator.
A nine-year-old boy was fatally shot and his mother injured in May Pen.
A tragic incident occurred in May Pen, Clarendon, on the night of Friday, January 26, 2024, when a lone assailant fatally shot a nine-year-old boy and injured his mother at a community shop. The young victim has been identified as Shamar Walker, residing on Church Street in May Pen. The mother, also a victim of … Continue reading A nine-year-old boy was fatally shot and his mother injured in May Pen.
A St James teen is charged with abduction and attempted rape.
Montego Bay, Jamaica–The police indicted a St James suspect with several breaches of The Sexual Offences Act after he allegedly dragged a minor into a house and attempted to sexually assault her. The authorities identified the suspect as Marlon Samuels, age 19. He is charged with forcible abduction, attempted rape, and sexual touching of a … Continue reading A St James teen is charged with abduction and attempted rape.
TWO SUSPECTS CHARGED WITH ROBBERY AND WEAPON POSSESSION IN ST ANN.
Authorities in St Ann have apprehended and formally charged two individuals in connection with the robbery of a resident in Mansfield Heights. The incident, which took place on January 9, 2024, involved the theft of personal belongings and J$70,000. The suspects have been identified as 21-year-old Rodain Green, also known as 'TR,' and 18-year-old Tashane … Continue reading TWO SUSPECTS CHARGED WITH ROBBERY AND WEAPON POSSESSION IN ST ANN.
DPP Is Pleased With the Guilty Verdict in Shineka Gray Murder Trial.
“Justice has been served.” The Director of Public Prosecutions, DPP Paula Llewelyn, expressed satisfaction with the 'guilty verdict' issued by the jury in the case of Gregory Roberts, who was found guilty of the murder of 15-year-old Shineka Gray. Following a two-month-long trial, DPP Llewelyn stated, "Justice has been served." The verdict was handed down … Continue reading DPP Is Pleased With the Guilty Verdict in Shineka Gray Murder Trial.
Cop charged with inappropriate relationship with a person under 16.
TRELAWNY, Jamaica–A serving member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force has been indicted concerning allegations that he had inappropriate relations with a 14-year-old girl in Trelawny. The authorities identified the cop as Dewhyn Brown, 44, a resident of Trelawny. He was arrested and charged on Monday, January 22, 2024, under a ruling issued by the Office … Continue reading Cop charged with inappropriate relationship with a person under 16.