KINGSTON, Jamaica – In the wake of a widely circulated video in which Dennis Meadows appeared to support scamming, the president of the People's National Party (PNP), Mark Golding, has made the decision to remove Meadows as the party's provisional candidate for North Trelawny. Golding stressed that Meadows' continued candidacy is "untenable in light of … Continue reading The PNP removed Meadows as a provisional candidate for North Trelawny over his ‘choppa’ comment.
Month: February 2024
The PNP has gained control of the coveted KSAMC following the local government elections.
The Opposition People's National Party has achieved a significant victory in the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation after the recent local government elections on February 26, 2024. Notably, the contested Kintyre Division in East Rural St. Andrew was claimed by the PNP's Vivienne Brown-Bond with a margin of 32 votes. With a resulting 20-20 … Continue reading The PNP has gained control of the coveted KSAMC following the local government elections.
Breaking News: A Violent Shooting Leaves Three Dead in Westmoreland, Jamaica.
A devastating incident unfolded in Westmoreland, Jamaica, as seven individuals were shot, resulting in three tragic fatalities at a bar in Frome. The victims, including shop owner Everol Rowe of Frome and local residents Kemar Smith and Andre McDonald, were targeted during the horrifying attack. According to reports from the police, the victims had gathered … Continue reading Breaking News: A Violent Shooting Leaves Three Dead in Westmoreland, Jamaica.
British Woman Arrested at Sangster International Airport for Cocaine Possession.
British Woman Arrested at Sangster International Airport for Cocaine Possession A British woman was detained by the police at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James, on Monday, February 26, 2024, after authorities purportedly discovered cocaine concealed in Jamaican craft items in her luggage. Law enforcement officials apprehended her based on reasonable suspicion … Continue reading British Woman Arrested at Sangster International Airport for Cocaine Possession.
Law enforcement officials linked a man killed by security forces in Flanker to major crimes.
The Area One police have revealed that Peter Johnson, a 25-year-old individual, was fatally shot during a confrontation in Flanker, St James, on Monday, February 2024. According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Clifford Chambers, Johnson was wanted by the police in connection to serious crimes, including murders and shootings. Chambers dismissed claims by residents that … Continue reading Law enforcement officials linked a man killed by security forces in Flanker to major crimes.
A St James woman is charged with the death of her 5-month-old baby.
ST JAMES, Jamaica—The St James Police Division has formally charged a woman with the murder of her five-month-old baby, Destiny Brown, following a disturbing incident at their Barrett Hall, Lilliput, St James home on Tuesday, December 6, 2023. The accused woman, identified as Shamoya Green, age 27, of a Barrett Hall address, allegedly took her … Continue reading A St James woman is charged with the death of her 5-month-old baby.
Police Achieved A Significant Breakthrough in Arms Trafficking Investigation.
A Significant Breakthrough in Arms Trafficking Investigation According to a report in the Sunday Gleaner dated Sunday, February 25, 2024, authorities have achieved a breakthrough in their investigation concerning a shipment of guns and ammunition intercepted at the Freeport Warehouse in Montego Bay, St James, on February 9, 2024. The main suspect sought in connection … Continue reading Police Achieved A Significant Breakthrough in Arms Trafficking Investigation.
Half Way Tree cops charged a St Andrew man accused of attempted murder and attempted rape.
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Detectives attached to the Half Way Tree Police Station indicted a St Andrew man accused of attempting to murder and rape a woman with whom he had a previous relationship on Friday, February 2, 2024. The authorities identified the accused man as Bresford Grant, 39, a deliveryman from Lancaster Road, Kingston 10. … Continue reading Half Way Tree cops charged a St Andrew man accused of attempted murder and attempted rape.
Police Refuted Residents’ Accusations That August Town Shooting Was Politically Motivated.
The Police in St Andrew have refuted accusations made by residents in August Town concerning Wednesday's police shooting and injuring of a man in the community. Residents mounted roadblocks in protest of the shooting on Thursday, February 22, 2024, claiming that the officers who reportedly shot and injured the suspect were not wearing uniforms and … Continue reading Police Refuted Residents’ Accusations That August Town Shooting Was Politically Motivated.
Man charged after the seizure of a pistol and over 100 rounds of ammunition at his home.
A man has been officially charged by the authorities in St Catherine in connection with the discovery of over 100 rounds of ammunition and a pistol at his residence in Old Harbour. The individual in question is Charlie Michael Goodwin, a 51-year-old businessman residing in Begonia Crescent, Marlie Mount, Old Harbour, St Catherine, and in … Continue reading Man charged after the seizure of a pistol and over 100 rounds of ammunition at his home.
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