The Linstead police are currently conducting a search for a suspect following the fatal shooting of a mechanic in the Buxton Town community in Linstead, St Catherine, on Wednesday night, August 9, 2024.
The victim, identified as 49-year-old Aston Pinnock, was standing among a group of individuals in front of his residence in Buxton Town when he was attacked by a lone gunman at approximately 10:45 p.m.
Reports indicate that the perpetrator targeted Pinnock, who attempted to flee but was pursued and subsequently shot multiple times in the upper body.
Despite the arrival of law enforcement and Pinnock’s transportation to the hospital, he was tragically pronounced dead by medical personnel.
As of now, the authorities have not determined a motive for the shooting and the investigation is ongoing.
Arrest and Charge: Janice Gibson, 42, for Alleged Bottle Attack in Denham Town, West Kingston.
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Authorities from the Denham Police Department arrested and charged Janice Gibson, 42, for unlawfully wounding a complainant during an altercation on Bread Lane in Denham Town, West Kingston.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at approximately 8:05 p.m. It is alleged that Gibson broke a bottle and used it to inflict a serious wound on the complainant’s right arm, resulting in profuse bleeding.
Gibson, a self-employed resident of Percy Street in Denham Town, was identified as the suspect and subsequently detained.
The complainant reported the incident to the Denham Town Police, who conducted an investigation leading to Gibson’s arrest and formal charging. Gibson’s court date is pending.
Police Seize Glock Pistol and Ammo in Portland – Three in Custody, Preliminary Report August 8, 2024
PORTLAND, Jamaica—Preliminary reports indicate that on Thursday, August 8, 2024, the Police conducted an operation in Portland leading to the seizure of a Glock pistol with a magazine containing seven 9mm rounds of ammunition.
According to the reports, at approximately 9:30 a.m., a law enforcement team was conducting a patrol in an unnamed community when they observed three men in a motor vehicle.
The police team proceeded to conduct an investigation, which led to the search of the vehicle. During the search, the firearm was discovered in the trunk.
Following this discovery, the police detained the three motor vehicle occupants and chose to withhold their identities pending further investigation.
Escalation of Protests in St Elizabeth Due to Electricity Shortage
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica—Residents of St Elizabeth have once again taken to the streets, blocking roads to demand action from the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) company to restore electricity to their communities.
Protestors in Parrottee, southwest St Elizabeth, used debris to block the main road leading to their community, expressing their frustration over the prolonged outage.
The fishing village, which has been without electricity for five weeks, is witnessing severe repercussions, particularly among the local fisherfolk whose livelihoods have been greatly impacted.
The absence of electricity has led to the spoilage of catches, with fisherfolk struggling to preserve their produce without proper refrigeration. Even those who have resorted to using JPS-provided generators have found them inadequate for operating essential appliances like refrigerators.
Moreover, the electricity outage has disrupted the local water supply and left residents perplexed by exorbitant bills despite enduring weeks without power.
These demonstrations come in the wake of ongoing electricity issues, with roadblocks also occurring along the Holland Bamboo and Santa Cruz to Malvern main roads.
Furthermore, recent claims of regulatory failure by the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) have intensified public dissatisfaction, particularly with utility companies such as JPS.
PNP Urges NWC to Resolve ‘Severe Water Crisis’ Impacting Parishes
Opposition Spokesperson on Water, Ian Hayles, is urgently urging the National Water Commission, NWC, to take action in response to the severe water crisis impacting multiple parishes.
Mr. Hayles expresses deep concern for the residents of parishes such as St. Ann, Trelawny, and Manchester who are still without water following the passage of Hurricane Beryl.
He emphasizes that his appeal is driven by the growing frustration and struggles faced by the residents in these areas due to the water shortage. Mr. Hayles emphasizes that the NWC should not solely attribute the shortages to the Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS, and must have contingency plans in place for such situations.
Mr. Hayles urges the NWC to consider implementing alternative strategies to ensure adequate water supply to affected residents. These measures include deploying backup generators at treatment plants, increasing the frequency of water delivery to impacted communities, and collaborating with local authorities to identify and prioritize the areas in need.
Additionally, Mr. Hayles calls on Senator Matthew Samuda, the Minister responsible for water, to convene a meeting with the NWC and JPS to establish a timeline for restoring service to the affected areas.
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