Two tragic shootings in Jamaica left one man dead and another injured in Burnt Savannah, and a homeless man found dead with gunshot wounds in Spanish Town. Road fatalities claimed nine lives in a week, with motorcyclists and pedestrians being the most vulnerable. The New Clerk of the Houses of Parliament addressed financial irregularities promptly.
Category: Road Safety
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Man killed in motor vehicle collision involving police in St. Elizabeth. This incident occurred sometime after 2 p.m. on Monday, February 19, 2024. The deceased has been identified as 36-year-old Rayon Forbes, a farmer from Brompton in St. Elizabeth. Acting Superintendent Coleridge Minto, who heads the St. Elizabeth Police Division, has reported that the collision … Continue reading Jamaica Gazette’s excerpts of news on crimes and criminals in Jamaica.
A tragic pre-dawn motor vehicle collision in Trelawny Sunday morning left four people dead.
Four lives were tragically lost in a pre-dawn motor vehicle collision in Trelawny on Sunday morning, February 18, 2024. As reported by Loop News, the accident took place shortly after 3 a.m. when a Mark X motorcar carrying four individuals was en route to Falmouth. Tragically, it collided with an Audi motorcar traveling in the … Continue reading A tragic pre-dawn motor vehicle collision in Trelawny Sunday morning left four people dead.
A St Catherine chef was gunned down in Linstead.
A Man Fatally Shot While Awaiting Transportation in Linstead The authorities in St. Catherine are currently investigating the fatal shooting of a man who was awaiting transportation along King Street in Linstead on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. The deceased has been identified as Devon George Ashman, aged 57, a chef and resident of King Street … Continue reading A St Catherine chef was gunned down in Linstead.
A St James teen is charged with abduction and attempted rape.
Montego Bay, Jamaica–The police indicted a St James suspect with several breaches of The Sexual Offences Act after he allegedly dragged a minor into a house and attempted to sexually assault her. The authorities identified the suspect as Marlon Samuels, age 19. He is charged with forcible abduction, attempted rape, and sexual touching of a … Continue reading A St James teen is charged with abduction and attempted rape.
Jamaica has recorded 33 murders in the first 13 days of the year.
Police High Command Releases January Crime Statistics The recently released January halfway mark crime report by the Police High Command revealed that 33 individuals lost their lives due to violent incidents. According to the police, this figure is consistent with the statistics from the same period in 2023. Notably, the final murder count for 2023 … Continue reading Jamaica has recorded 33 murders in the first 13 days of the year.
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.
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
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?