Christmas Safety: JCF Urged Vigilance during Yuletide Season. With the Christmas season in full swing, the Jamaica Constabulary Force is urgently calling on parents and guardians to implement crucial safety measures to protect their children.
Month: December 2024
Jamaican Christmas Customs: 7 Unique Traditions to Celebrate
Christmas in Jamaica is a lively and festive occasion full of unique traditions that blend the island's culture with time-honored customs.
Matthew Hyde Sentenced for Brutal Torture of Ex-Girlfriend
Matthew Hyde, a former University of the West Indies student who the court found guilty of torturing his ex-girlfriend, was sentenced to 15 years and seven months imprisonment.
Jamaica Mourns: Tributes flow for Journalist Barbara Gayle
Jamaica Mourns: Tributes flow for Journalist Barbara Gayle's. Veteran journalist/court reporter Barbara Gayle was discovered lifeless in her home at Caymanas Country Club, St Catherine, on Tuesday. The police reported that concerned residents observed it was unusual for Gayle not to come out and speak with them after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. As a result, … Continue reading Jamaica Mourns: Tributes flow for Journalist Barbara Gayle
2024 Crime Stats: Jamaica Reports 1,114 Murders in 50 Weeks
2024 Crime Stats: Jamaica Reports 1,114 Murders in 50 Weeks. Jamaica recorded 54 murders in the first two weeks of December, with 25 occurring in the first week and 29 in the second week. After 50 weeks in 2024, there was an average of 22 murders committed each week. Crime, especially murders are a big … Continue reading 2024 Crime Stats: Jamaica Reports 1,114 Murders in 50 Weeks
Barnett Street Jailbreak: Cops killed one and recaptured another
Barnett Street Jailbreak: Cops killed one and recaptured another. On December 14, police shot and killed one of five inmates who had escaped from the Barnett Street Police jail and recaptured another inmate.
Cache of Guns and Ammunition Intercepted at Kingston Wharf
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) reported the seizure of 43 illegal firearms, including a rifle and over 2,800 rounds of ammunition. The police said they made the seizure on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at a wharf in Kingston. Also, police charged a St Andrew man with gun and ammo possession.
Dalrymple-Philibert Faces Trial in 2025 for False Statements
Dalrymple-Philibert Faces Trial in 2025 for False Statements. The Member of Parliament for Trelawny Southern, Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, of the Jamaica Labor Party, is scheduled to face trial on March 31, 2025, for allegedly providing false statements in her statutory declarations.
Love of a Woman by Horace Andy: A Reggae Classic
Love of a Woman by Horace Andy: A Reggae Classic. "Love of a Woman" by Horace Andy is one of my all-time favorite Reggae songs. The song is one of Horace Andy's many contributions to the reggae genre, showcasing his distinctive voice and style. "Love of a Woman" is a classic reggae track that showcases … Continue reading Love of a Woman by Horace Andy: A Reggae Classic
Alleged Cop Killer Caught At NM Airport Trying To Flee Jamaica
Alleged Cop Killer Caught at NM Airport Trying to Flee Jamaica. The police apprehended one of the suspects implicated in the slaying of Corporal Christopher Smith at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Wednesday, December 11.