The Jamaica Court of Appeal ruled in favor of a child denied access to Kensington Primary School for wearing dreadlocks. This decision is seen as a victory for Rastafarian rights, prompting the government to address discrimination against the community. In another development, two suspects were arrested in Nigeria for a cyber-attack on Jamaica's National Water Commission.
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Jamaican Gazette round-up of trending news in Jamaica.
News Round-up: In today's news brazen mid-day shooting on Windward left three injured. A St Ann man is charged after police caught him breaking into a shop. The Director of Public Prosecution to decide the fate of cops accused in the Ocho Rios killing and Danielle Rowe's murder case file is incomplete after eight months. … Continue reading Jamaican Gazette round-up of trending news in Jamaica.
Police Arrested ‘Tallman’ in Clarendon for Triple Murder.
In a major breakthrough, a murder suspect known in the streets as 'Tallman,' whom the authorities deemed wanted in the November 15, 2023 edition of 'Wanted Wednesday,' was finally caught by the police at a house on Juno Crescent in Clarendon on Saturday, December 9, 2023. The police reported that Charles Walford, aka 'Tall Man,' … Continue reading Police Arrested ‘Tallman’ in Clarendon for Triple Murder.
Bustamante Hospital is plagued with overcrowding and staff shortages.
Healthcare Roundup: Dire staffing issues and overcrowding at the Bustamante Hospital for Children are preventing the institution from fulfilling its vision–To be a world-class provider of Paediatric Health Care Services. KINGSTON, Jamaica–The Bustamante Hospital for Children is in a dire situation. The nursery ward is grappling with a severe shortage of bed space and staff. … Continue reading Bustamante Hospital is plagued with overcrowding and staff shortages.