In a rally on Thursday, February 15, 2024, the Prime Minister of Jamaica and Leader of the Jamaica Labor Party addressed his supporters in Free Town, St Catherine, cautioning them against falling for unrealistic promises and excessive political pledges. The former Opposition Leader, known for leading his party to victory in 2016 based on unrealistic … Continue reading Holness cautioned supporters against unrealistic political pledges in the Free Town rally.
Month: February 2024
Burn victim Alecia King is grateful to be alive after encountering such harrowing circumstances.
The allegations are deeply disturbing, as it is reported that King was asleep on August 24, 2023, when her ex-boyfriend, Antwone Grey, set the then 17-year-old ablaze. Rushed to the Linstead Hospital, she was later moved to the University Hospital of the West Indies, where she spent time in the Intensive Care Unit before her … Continue reading Burn victim Alecia King is grateful to be alive after encountering such harrowing circumstances.
Jamaican Gazette’s news roundup of crimes and criminals in Jamaica.
Clarendon man allegedly chops cousin to death. A tragic incident occurred in Clarks Town, Clarendon, resulting in the arrest and charging of 60-year-old Roy Rose, also known as 'Mafia.' He is accused of fatally attacking his cousin at his residence on Monday, February 19, 2024. The victim, 59-year-old William Jenkins, hailing from Sherwood district, Clarks … Continue reading Jamaican Gazette’s news roundup of crimes and criminals in Jamaica.
Two people died tragically in a two-vehicle collision in Trelawny collision.
TRELAWNY, Jamaica – Tragedy struck in Trelawny as two individuals lost their lives in a devastating two-vehicle collision on the Spring Hill main road on Tuesday morning, February 20, 2024. The collision involved a Toyota Noah and a Toyota Axio. Emergency services responded swiftly. Passengers from the Noah were rushed to the Falmouth Public General … Continue reading Two people died tragically in a two-vehicle collision in Trelawny collision.
Jamaica Gazette’s excerpts of news on crimes and criminals in Jamaica.
Man killed in motor vehicle collision involving police in St. Elizabeth. This incident occurred sometime after 2 p.m. on Monday, February 19, 2024. The deceased has been identified as 36-year-old Rayon Forbes, a farmer from Brompton in St. Elizabeth. Acting Superintendent Coleridge Minto, who heads the St. Elizabeth Police Division, has reported that the collision … Continue reading Jamaica Gazette’s excerpts of news on crimes and criminals in Jamaica.
A tragic pre-dawn motor vehicle collision in Trelawny Sunday morning left four people dead.
Four lives were tragically lost in a pre-dawn motor vehicle collision in Trelawny on Sunday morning, February 18, 2024. As reported by Loop News, the accident took place shortly after 3 a.m. when a Mark X motorcar carrying four individuals was en route to Falmouth. Tragically, it collided with an Audi motorcar traveling in the … Continue reading A tragic pre-dawn motor vehicle collision in Trelawny Sunday morning left four people dead.
A St Mary man who fatally shot Rayon Prendergast over apples is charged with murder.
Bellfield, St Mary, Jamaica – Law enforcement officials have formally charged the individual suspected of fatally shooting 22-year-old Rayon Prendergast during a dispute over the picking of apples from a property the suspect leased in St Mary on February 8, 2024. The suspect, identified as Rayon McNish, also known as 'Roger Blacks,' a 36-year-old higher … Continue reading A St Mary man who fatally shot Rayon Prendergast over apples is charged with murder.
A St Catherine woman is charged after allegedly defrauding a businessman of nearly $2 million.
St Catherine, Jamaica – A St Catherine woman has been charged by law enforcement officers after allegedly deceiving a businessman into handing over nearly $2 million for the purchase of a property. Shanna-Marie Maragh, 35, of Kavita Crescent, Spanish Town, St Catherine, has been charged with obtaining money by false pretense and fraudulent conversion. The … Continue reading A St Catherine woman is charged after allegedly defrauding a businessman of nearly $2 million.
Law enforcement agents seized 64 guns, 107 magazines, and 965 cartridges at the Kingston Wharf.
Law enforcement officials from the Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime Branch (C-TOC) and the Jamaica Customs Agency made a significant discovery at the wharf in Kingston on Friday, February 16, 2024. They uncovered a cache of 64 firearms, 965 rounds of ammunition, and 107 magazines in a shipment originating from the United States. Following the … Continue reading Law enforcement agents seized 64 guns, 107 magazines, and 965 cartridges at the Kingston Wharf.
Skeletal remains suspected to be those of missing dancehall artiste Medikk have been discovered in a cane field.
The authorities have informed the public of the discovery of skeletal remains believed to belong to the missing dancehall artiste 'Medikk,' also known as Stephanie Williams. The remains were found in a cane field in Wallen, St Catherine on Wednesday. It has been stated that the body will undergo processing for comparison with DNA samples … Continue reading Skeletal remains suspected to be those of missing dancehall artiste Medikk have been discovered in a cane field.