Police High Command Releases January Crime Statistics The recently released January halfway mark crime report by the Police High Command revealed that 33 individuals lost their lives due to violent incidents. According to the police, this figure is consistent with the statistics from the same period in 2023. Notably, the final murder count for 2023 … Continue reading Jamaica has recorded 33 murders in the first 13 days of the year.
Month: January 2024
Tragic Discovery in St Catherine: Unidentified Couple Found Fatally Shot.
In the early hours of Sunday, January 14, the tranquility of Old Harbor Road in St Catherine was shattered by a series of alarming gunshots. The police, responding to the disturbance, made a grim discovery as they found the lifeless bodies of an unidentified couple in a residential dwelling. Reportedly, the community residents were awakened … Continue reading Tragic Discovery in St Catherine: Unidentified Couple Found Fatally Shot.
Does the Jamaican political class have the will to stamp out corruption?
It's absolutely infuriating to witness Jamaican society slowly descending into a state reminiscent of a banana republic. The alarming rates of murders and other crimes, coupled with the pervasive corruption within the government, private sector, and public sphere, serve as glaring indicators of this disheartening transformation. One can't help but suspect those in positions of … Continue reading Does the Jamaican political class have the will to stamp out corruption?
Lone thug gunned down a 23-year-old mason in Guys Hill, St Catherine.
On the evening of Friday, January 12, 2024, the tranquil community of Cook Mountain in Guy's Hill, St Catherine, was shaken by fear and concern following the tragic shooting of a beloved young man. The victim, Sava Fitzgerald, also known as 'Shaka,' was a 23-year-old mason from Cook Mountain in Guy's Hill, and his untimely … Continue reading Lone thug gunned down a 23-year-old mason in Guys Hill, St Catherine.
Double Murder Investigation Underway in Tucker St. James
Double Murder Investigation Underway in St. James The authorities in St. James have launched an investigation into a tragic double murder that occurred on Friday night, January 12, 2024, along the Tucker Main Road. The victims, identified as Jerome Evans (32) and Jerome Longman (37), were both residents of Retirement in St. James. According to … Continue reading Double Murder Investigation Underway in Tucker St. James
A fiery fatal crash occurred between Discovery Bay and Runaway Bay in St Ann.
Tragic Accident Claims Lives in St. Ann A devastating collision took place between Discovery Bay and Runaway Bay in St. Ann, resulting in a deadly fire involving four vehicles. Sadly, at least two individuals lost their lives in this heartbreaking tragedy. The vehicles involved in the accident were a Toyota Mark X, a BMW X6 … Continue reading A fiery fatal crash occurred between Discovery Bay and Runaway Bay in St Ann.
Vaz lobbied the Jamaican commuters for six more months to fix JUTC’s nagging problems.
Jamaica's transport minister, Daryl Vaz, made a plea for an additional six months to address the persistent problems in the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) bus system, which he attributes to his government. Vaz expressed confidence in receiving support from the Cabinet and the Ministry of Finance to increase the number of buses in operation. … Continue reading Vaz lobbied the Jamaican commuters for six more months to fix JUTC’s nagging problems.
Alleged scammer arrested after attempting to fleece J$2.5 million from a Portland hotelier.
The Kingston Western Police arrested an alleged suspected scammer in connection with an ongoing operation that has affected several individuals. The police said an investigation is underway into an attempted fraud involving a Portland hotelier, which unfolded between January 9 and 10, 2024 According to reports, a suspect allegedly approached the businessperson and claimed he … Continue reading Alleged scammer arrested after attempting to fleece J$2.5 million from a Portland hotelier.
Vlogger raised doubts about robbery that occurred in front of Jamaica House.
When the media initially reported the early morning robbery and shooting that occurred on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, near Jamaica House, the authorities were tight-lipped about the details of the incident. However, just a day after a popular vlogger published sensational, eyebrow-raising details about the incident on his YouTube channel, the Gleaner released a story … Continue reading Vlogger raised doubts about robbery that occurred in front of Jamaica House.
Popcaan gets a sentence of 10 days or $1500 after pleading guilty to misdemeanor charges.
Popcaan, a well-known Dancehall artiste from St Thomas, was recently involved in a legal matter stemming from the Unruly Fest he organized on December 23, 2023. During the court appearance on January 10, 2024, Popcaan pleaded guilty to several charges, including using indecent language, disorderly conduct, using abusive and calumnious language, and issuing a threat … Continue reading Popcaan gets a sentence of 10 days or $1500 after pleading guilty to misdemeanor charges.