The Police in St Andrew have refuted accusations made by residents in August Town concerning Wednesday's police shooting and injuring of a man in the community. Residents mounted roadblocks in protest of the shooting on Thursday, February 22, 2024, claiming that the officers who reportedly shot and injured the suspect were not wearing uniforms and … Continue reading Police Refuted Residents’ Accusations That August Town Shooting Was Politically Motivated.
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Two people died tragically in a two-vehicle collision in Trelawny collision.
TRELAWNY, Jamaica – Tragedy struck in Trelawny as two individuals lost their lives in a devastating two-vehicle collision on the Spring Hill main road on Tuesday morning, February 20, 2024. The collision involved a Toyota Noah and a Toyota Axio. Emergency services responded swiftly. Passengers from the Noah were rushed to the Falmouth Public General … Continue reading Two people died tragically in a two-vehicle collision in Trelawny collision.
An American woman was fined J$150,000 or 30 days in jail after ammo was found in her luggage.
Montego Bay, Jamaica–Fatima Roberson, 39, an employee in the fraud department of a well-known company in the United States, was fined $150,000 or faced 30 days in jail by the St James Parish Court. This was after four rounds of ammunition were discovered inside her luggage at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. Roberson … Continue reading An American woman was fined J$150,000 or 30 days in jail after ammo was found in her luggage.
Jamaican Gazette: Trending Weekend News Highlights.
A Manchester biker died after colliding with another motorcyclist. Law enforcement officials are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a collision that occurred in Manchester on the night of Saturday, February 10, 2024. The collision resulted in the tragic death of a biker and left another individual hospitalized in critical condition. The incident took place on … Continue reading Jamaican Gazette: Trending Weekend News Highlights.
Jamaican Gazette: Excerpts of trending news in Jamaica.
In today's news: An elderly St. James woman was killed in a vehicle collision while walking along the roadway; a taxi operator is charged with robbery and shooting; a man who escaped police custody to attend his mom's funeral goes to prison. Also, police indicted a Westmoreland teen with shooting and wounding. Elderly Woman Fatally … Continue reading Jamaican Gazette: Excerpts of trending news in Jamaica.
Samuda sides with Opposition members against moving OPO to ECJ.
The Jamaican government, led by Andrew Holness, put forward a bill to merge the Office of the Political Ombudsman into the Electoral Commission of Jamaica. This move faced strong opposition from a former government minister and the parliamentary Opposition on January 30, 2024. Justice Minister Delroy Chuck argued that there was an urgent need for … Continue reading Samuda sides with Opposition members against moving OPO to ECJ.
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.
Hoodlums shot five at a gospel concert in Manchester.
MANCHESTER, Jamaica – A harrowing incident took place at a Gospel Concert in Christiana, Manchester, on Tuesday night, December 26, 2023, as five individuals, including a woman, fell victim to a targeted shooting. Superintendent Shane McCalla, head of the Manchester Police, confirmed the attack, labeling it as an "unprovoked and senseless act." The event, traditionally … Continue reading Hoodlums shot five at a gospel concert in Manchester.
Five people lost their lives in traffic accidents over the Christmas weekend.
According to ACP McKenzie, head of the JCF's Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), at least five Jamaicans tragically lost their lives in road crashes over the Christmas weekend. McKenzie stressed that alcohol consumption and improper road usage were two major contributing factors to these fatal accidents. In one incident, a police officer was … Continue reading Five people lost their lives in traffic accidents over the Christmas weekend.
A Son who was allegedly shot by his cop mother died.
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica—Tragically, a young man who reportedly attacked his mother with a knife has passed away after being shot multiple times in the chest by his mother. The authorities have identified the deceased as Thyrone Erskin, age 19. The heartbreaking incident took place after 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 22, 2023, in Ebony Vale, … Continue reading A Son who was allegedly shot by his cop mother died.