Cocoa Tea: Jamaican Reggae Icon's Legacy Lives On. Reggae has lost a legend. Cocoa Tea was a veteran artist known for his timeless classics. His songs include Rocking Dolly, Go Home To Your Mama, and I Lost My Sonia. The legendary Reggae artist reportedly passed away early Tuesday morning, March 11, 2025, at a hospital in Florida. Mr. Scott was 65.
Month: March 2025
Jamaica’s Crime Rate: 28 Murders in 8 Days Amid 26% Decline
Jamaica's Crime Rate: 28 Murders in 8 Days Amid 26% Decline. Despite the fanfare of the JCF and the Government over the reduction of crime, particularly the 26% decrease in murders. Jamaica faced the grim reality that hoodlums murdered 28 Jamaicans in eight days. Indeed, an overall 26 percent decline in murders since the start … Continue reading Jamaica’s Crime Rate: 28 Murders in 8 Days Amid 26% Decline
Police Shootings: Gayle in St Mary and Spalding, Clarendon
Spalding Incident: Man Shot After Attacking Officer Police Shootings: Gayle in St Mary and Spalding, Clarendon. On Saturday, March 8, 2025, a police officer shot and injured a man. The man had confronted the officer with a piece of wood in Spalding Square. The incident was caught on amateur video. Police Shootings. he man suffered … Continue reading Police Shootings: Gayle in St Mary and Spalding, Clarendon
Three Women Charged in Gruesome Digicel Worker Death
Three Women Charged in Gruesome Digicel Worker Death. Detectives assigned to the Kingston Western Division in Jamaica have charged three women. This is in connection with the murder of a Digicel employee. The cops found the employee's body in a barrel in February. Authorities identified the three women charged. The first is Anita Vanzie, 30, … Continue reading Three Women Charged in Gruesome Digicel Worker Death
Recent Gun Crimes: Patrick City And Lawrence Tavern
Patrick City shooting leaves two dead and one injured Recent Gun Crimes: Patrick City And Lawrence Tavern. Police in St Andrew reported an incident that occurred on Thursday, March 6, 2025. A lone assailant fatally shot two men. The assailant also injured another man in Patrick City. Investigators identified the deceased as Raheem Nelson, 29, … Continue reading Recent Gun Crimes: Patrick City And Lawrence Tavern
Gun Violence Report: Manhunt launched For Two Suspects
Gun Violence Report: Manhunt launched For Two Suspects. In Kingston, Western, Jamaica, Police launched a search for a suspect. Authorities said the suspect reportedly shot and wounded the mother of his child. Also, in St. Cathrine hunts a two suspects who allegedly shot and a bus driver.
Gun Related Violence: Police Charged Three in separate Shootings
Gun Related Violence: Police Charged Three in separate Shootings
Dual Citizen Charged in Major Firearm Trafficking Case
Dual Citizen Charged in Major Firearm Trafficking Case. The police have formally charged a suspect related to the seizure of 66 firearms and over 4,000 rounds of ammunition. The troubling incident unfolded at Port Bustamante in Kingston last month.
Homicide Charges: Police Indicted Three In Separate Cases
Hit-and-Run driver charged for St. James police death Homicide Charges: Police Indicted Three In Separate Cases. Police in St. James charged the suspect implicated in the October 2024 hit-and-run death of Constable Linroy Codner. Investigators identified the accused as Dillon Reid, o/c 'CJ' and 'Bulby,' from the Blackshop district in St James. Homicide charges. On … Continue reading Homicide Charges: Police Indicted Three In Separate Cases
Police Action: Cop found with Contraband, CO held with gun
District Constable Charged with Smuggling Ganja into Prison Police Action: Cop found with Contraband, CO held with gun. Detectives from the Kingston Western Division arrested a district constable. They charged him for smuggling contraband into the Horizon Adult Remand Center. Horizon is a high-security facility for pre-trial detainees. The authorities identified the accused as Robert Campbell, … Continue reading Police Action: Cop found with Contraband, CO held with gun