Road Safety Report: The JDF said it collaborates with the police and other partners to ascertain the collision's circumstances. KINGSTON, Jamaica–A motorist lost his life, and two Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldiers were injured in a tragic two-vehicle collision along Upper Elleston Road in Kingston on Friday night, December 1, 2023. This unfortunate incident has … Continue reading A motorist died in a collision with a JDF unit in Kingston.
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Ten killed in motor vehicle collisions during week ended November 17, 2023.
Road Safety Report KINGSTON, Jamaica–Ten people perished in motor vehicle crashes during the week ending Friday, November 17, according to the Island Traffic Authority and the Road Safety Unit (RSU) of the Ministry of Transport. Among those killed during the week under review are the five who were traveling in the ill-fated Toyota Noah taxi … Continue reading Ten killed in motor vehicle collisions during week ended November 17, 2023.
Flour for drugs scam left one dead and one hospitalized in Clarendon.
Crime Roundup/ Road Safety: Crime and violence, especially murder, continue to plague the beautiful Island of Jamaica. But there are a myriad of other pressing problems, including carnage on our highways. RACE COURSE, CLARENDON, Jamaica–Law enforcement officers in Clarendon reported that on Thursday, November 9, 2023, two men linked to a reported flour-for-cocaine scam were … Continue reading Flour for drugs scam left one dead and one hospitalized in Clarendon.
Police seized a UZI sub-machine gun in St. James.
On Monday, October 9, 2023, law enforcement officers in St. James arrested three suspects following the seizure of one UZI sub-machine firearm with several rounds of assorted ammunition during a targeted snap raid in Hurlock community, St James. At about 3:20 p.m., the Police conducted an operation in the community and searched a targeted premise. … Continue reading Police seized a UZI sub-machine gun in St. James.
Unknown assailants killed one and injured four in Westmoreland.
A policeman who reportedly left home driving his motor car for medical treatment died when he collided with a utility pole in Bog Walk, St Catherine, on Friday night, March 3, 2023.
Fatal collision on Rose Hall Main Road, with 1 dead and 2 hospitalized.
So, despite the new road traffic law, the carnage on our roadways continues. Wednesday night, February 22, 2023, two motor vehicles collided on the Rose Hall Main Road. And a man who was injured in the accident succumbed to his injuries.
Fiery three-vehicle collision, including a JDF unit, piled up traffic along Busta Highway.
According to a gleaner report, a Fiery three-vehicle collision, including a JDF unit, piled up traffic along Busta Highway.
Endless carnage on Jamaica’s roadways.
Endless carnage on Jamaica's roadways.
The Hunts Bay Police are somber following the tragic death of DC Herbert Gayle.
The Hunts Bay Police are somber following the tragic death of DC Herbert Gayle.
Jamaican drivers do not understand the basic rules of safe driving.
Friday's horrific collision involving a Guardsman bus and a Toyota Wish motor car on the Laughland Main road took one man's life and injured 14 people. But it could have been avoided if both drivers had practised safe driving.