The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has issued a stern appeal to licensed firearm holders, urging them to refrain from the illegal and perilous practice of gun salutes to mark the arrival of the New Year. Under Section 51(2) of the Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction, and Regulations) Act 2022, individuals engaging in gun salutes may face a … Continue reading Police hierarchy warns against gun salutes to usher in the New Year.
Category: National Security
Police vow to maintain the 8% crime reduction success.
According to Radio Jamaica News, Deputy Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey is assuring citizens that the police will continue to target criminals as part of their efforts to sustain the decrease in crime until the end of the year. The Jamaica Constabulary Force has reported 1,349 murders committed up to December 16, which shows a … Continue reading Police vow to maintain the 8% crime reduction success.
Tragic Accident Claims Two Lives on Christmas Eve in St Ann. Jamaica.
Tragic Accident Claims Lives on Christmas Eve On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023, a tragic motor vehicle accident unfolded on Richmond Main Road in St. Ann, Jamaica, resulting in the loss of two lives, including that of a police corporal. As reported by the Police's Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), the fatal incident took place around … Continue reading Tragic Accident Claims Two Lives on Christmas Eve in St Ann. Jamaica.
Melissa Silvera’s death takes a disturbing turn to a possible murder.
According to a report from Nationwide News, law enforcement authorities have confiscated the licensed firearm of Jolyan Silvera, the husband of Melissa Silvera. Melissa tragically passed away in her sleep on November 10, 2023. However, the case has taken a disturbing turn, sparking speculations and conspiracy theories. On Friday, December 15, 2023, the autopsy revealed … Continue reading Melissa Silvera’s death takes a disturbing turn to a possible murder.
Spanish Town cops held a teen with a gun during a school fete.
SPANISH TOWN, ST CATHERINE, Jamaica–On Friday, December 15, 2023, the Spanish Town police apprehended a 17-year-old boy during a school fête at a high school in St Catherine following the seizure of a firearm. At approximately 8 p.m., law enforcement officers observed the boy's suspicious behavior and decided to intervene. A thorough search was conducted, … Continue reading Spanish Town cops held a teen with a gun during a school fete.
Tragic Accident Claims Life of Promising Young Woman on Mandela Highway
A devastating multi-vehicle accident unfolded on Mandela Highway in St Catherine in the early hours of Saturday morning, December 16, 2023, resulting in the untimely death of a vibrant young woman. The authorities have identified the deceased as Shadera Williams, a 23-year-old residing in Clarendon. Wrapped in immense sadness, the community mourns the loss of … Continue reading Tragic Accident Claims Life of Promising Young Woman on Mandela Highway
Fisherman gunned down in brazen bar attack in Old Harbour Bay.
OLD HARBOR BAY, ST CATHERINE, Jamaica–Gumshoes assigned to the Old Harbour Bay Police Station are actively conducting a manhunt for a dangerous criminal who allegedly committed a heinous murder at a local bar in the Old Harbour fishing village in St. Catherine on Thursday, December 14, 2023. The victim has been identified as Donovan Colin … Continue reading Fisherman gunned down in brazen bar attack in Old Harbour Bay.
Is there an urgent need to restore Jamaica’s moral fiber?
Former Prime Minister PJ Patterson emphasized the urgent importance of restoring Jamaica's moral fabric. Speaking at the recent annual dinner of the Jamaica Committee of Umpires Association, held at the esteemed Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, Mr. Patterson drew a striking analogy between the sport of cricket and the essential laws and norms that … Continue reading Is there an urgent need to restore Jamaica’s moral fiber?
Police recovered a deadly M4 A1 assault rifle on Mountain View Avenue.
MOUNTAIN VIEW AVENUE, Kingston — In a collaborative effort between the Kingston Eastern Police Division and the military, a significant breakthrough was made. On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, law enforcement officers executed a meticulously planned operation within the troubled Mountain View community. Between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., officers diligently combed through … Continue reading Police recovered a deadly M4 A1 assault rifle on Mountain View Avenue.
Anchovy High School plunged into mourning after the slaying of Randino James.
Monday, December 11, 2023, will forever be etched in the hearts of Anchovy High School in St. James as a sorrowful day. It was a day filled with deep mourning as the entire school community grappled with the tragic loss of a second-form male student on Friday, December 8, 2023, in his own neighborhood. Randino … Continue reading Anchovy High School plunged into mourning after the slaying of Randino James.