A Jamaican in the US faces fraud and money laundering charges after allegedly participating in a sweepstakes scam that defrauded elderly victims of millions of dollars. On Thursday, October 19, 2023, Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, said that a group of jurors in New Haven have accused a person … Continue reading Jamaican indicted for sweepstakes scheme targeting the elderly.
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Jamaican Customer Service-Julie Mango
I know Julie Mango has a right to say whatever she wants so long as she does not defame anybody's character. But I am sure she can use satire for a much better reason than paint her country's customer service with a broad negative brush.
Alleged ‘Drunken’ cop pointed pistol at hotel security guard in St Ann
ST ANN, Jamaica – Sometimes, the police get in the news for the wrong reasons. On Friday, Nov 4, 2022, a police corporal was arrested after allegedly becoming intoxicated and pointing his service pistol at a security guard, among other persons, at a hotel in Runaway Bay, St Ann. It is alleged that he became … Continue reading Alleged ‘Drunken’ cop pointed pistol at hotel security guard in St Ann
JCF Commissioner hailed slain cop as a hero
Police Commissioner Major General Antony Anderson has hailed the late Victor Francis, a detective sergeant who was stabbed to death while attempting to break up a fight in his community, as a hero. 56-year-old detective sergeant Victor Francis, who gave 32 years of service to the Jamaica Constabulary Force, was fatally stabbed in Gregory Park, … Continue reading JCF Commissioner hailed slain cop as a hero
Britton solicits help for Jamaica to stem the flow of illegal guns in the country
Jamaica has a huge illegal gun problem. More than half of the crimes committed in Jamaica involve using a gun. The problem is so bad that the British government calls on international partners of Jamaica to double their efforts in helping to stem the flow of illegal guns into the Island. The charge came from … Continue reading Britton solicits help for Jamaica to stem the flow of illegal guns in the country
Jamaica Honored Lord Creator For His Contribution To Music And Community Development
The Jamaican government has honored one of Ska's greats, Lord Creator. The Trinidadian-born veteran musician Kenrick Patrick was bestowed with the Order of Distinction in the rank of an officer for his contribution to Jamaican music and community service development. The occasion was the National Honors, and Awards Ceremony held on Heroes' Day, and he … Continue reading Jamaica Honored Lord Creator For His Contribution To Music And Community Development
Jamaican Man Arrested For Voter Fraud In Florida
State election police in Florida, USA, have arrested and charged a Jamaican man with voter fraud. The accused, Alford Samuels, is reported to live illegally in the United States. And as such, he does not have legal rights to participate in voting. According to the state's Election Crime Unit, Samuels voted in Broward County in … Continue reading Jamaican Man Arrested For Voter Fraud In Florida