Police Shooting in Oracabessa. The St. Mary police wounded a suspect fatally during an alleged shootout. This happened in the community of Tank Lane in Oracabessa. It occurred early Thursday morning, January 30, 2025.
Month: January 2025
Murder and Shooting: Three dead, Two Injured, Including a Cop
Murder and Shooting: Three dead, Two Injured, Including a Cop. Murder suspect Rushane Thompson was fatally wounded by the police during an operation in Downs, Manchester, on Wednesday, January 29. One police officer sustained injuries in the incident.
NHT Is Under Fire: PNP Urges PM to Fix Ruthven Towers Issues.
NHT Is Under Fire: PNP Urges PM to Fix Ruthven Towers Issues. The Opposition in Parliament is urging Prime Minister Andrew Holness to intervene in the dispute between the National Housing Trust (NHT) and the homeowners of Ruthven Towers. A report from the Gleaner on January 26 indicated that homeowners at the NHT development in … Continue reading NHT Is Under Fire: PNP Urges PM to Fix Ruthven Towers Issues.
Mountain View Residents Protest After Police Fatal Shooting
Mountain View Residents Protest After Police Fatal Shooting. Angry residents used burning debris and other objects to block sections of Mountain View in protest of the shooting. Motorists had to detour to avoid long delays.
Mother Fights For Life After Son’s Fatal Shooting
Mother Fights for Life After Son's Fatal Shooting. The shooting death of a 12-year-old Kevaughn Ferron, and the serious injury of his mother has led the St Andrew North police to start an investigation.
Public Outcry: INDECOM Probes Cop’s Killing of Ribbiz Worker
Public Outcry: INDECOM Probes Cop's Killing of Ribbiz Worker. The shooting of a Ribbiz worker by an off-duty policeman has sparked public outcry and allegations of police brutality. As a result, The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has launched a probe into the shooting, which has led to significant public outcry. Reportedly, Jermaine Richards, 40, … Continue reading Public Outcry: INDECOM Probes Cop’s Killing of Ribbiz Worker
Murders Surge: Public Emergency declared in sections of Area 4
Murders and violent crimes surged across the corporate Area since the start of the year. As a result of the murder surge, the authorities declared a state of public emergency (SOE) across four police divisions.
Birthright Citizenship: A Federal Judge Blocked Trump’s Order
Birthright Citizenship: A Federal Judge Blocked Trump's Order. On Thursday, January 23, 2025, U.S. District Judge John Coughenour blocked the Trump administration from implementing an executive order limiting the right to automatic birthright citizenship in the United States. The judge called the order "blatantly unconstitutional." Judge John Coughenour issued a temporary restraining order. Four Democratic-led … Continue reading Birthright Citizenship: A Federal Judge Blocked Trump’s Order
Jamaica’s Road Crisis: Golding vs Holness on Climate Impact
Opposition Leader Mark Golding dismissed as 'Nonsense' Prime Minister Andrew Holness' claim that climate change is responsible for Jamaica' deplorable road condition
Investigation Launched: Teacher Allegedly Gave Drugs to Students
Investigation Launched: Teacher Allegedly Gave Drugs to Students. School officials have launched an investigation into allegations that two female students at a high school in Clarendon were allegedly provided with alcohol and the drug MDMA by a teacher last Friday. MDMA is commonly known as molly. According to Radio Jamaica News, one of the minors … Continue reading Investigation Launched: Teacher Allegedly Gave Drugs to Students