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.
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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.
PNP condemns JLP councilor’s altercation with a man in orange, citing ‘intimidation and assault.’
ST THOMAS, Jamaica – A video of a fight between a man in orange and a councilor from the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has caused tension. The People's National Party (PNP) criticized the JLP councilor's actions, calling them intimidation and assault. The PNP said these actions go against democracy. Peter Bunting, from the PNP, condemned … Continue reading PNP condemns JLP councilor’s altercation with a man in orange, citing ‘intimidation and assault.’
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.
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.
DPP Is Pleased With the Guilty Verdict in Shineka Gray Murder Trial.
“Justice has been served.” The Director of Public Prosecutions, DPP Paula Llewelyn, expressed satisfaction with the 'guilty verdict' issued by the jury in the case of Gregory Roberts, who was found guilty of the murder of 15-year-old Shineka Gray. Following a two-month-long trial, DPP Llewelyn stated, "Justice has been served." The verdict was handed down … Continue reading DPP Is Pleased With the Guilty Verdict in Shineka Gray Murder Trial.
Alleged scammer arrested after attempting to fleece J$2.5 million from a Portland hotelier.
The Kingston Western Police arrested an alleged suspected scammer in connection with an ongoing operation that has affected several individuals. The police said an investigation is underway into an attempted fraud involving a Portland hotelier, which unfolded between January 9 and 10, 2024 According to reports, a suspect allegedly approached the businessperson and claimed he … Continue reading Alleged scammer arrested after attempting to fleece J$2.5 million from a Portland hotelier.
Cop and co-accused indicted for murder and breaches of the Firearm Act.
Jamaican Law enforcement authorities have formally charged one of their fellow officers with murder and multiple violations of the Firearms Act in relation to two separate incidents that occurred in his community on December 27. The accused has been identified as 32-year-old Constable Jimoke Ingram of Petunia Crescent in Longville Park, Clarendon. According to a … Continue reading Cop and co-accused indicted for murder and breaches of the Firearm Act.
Three Jamaicans among seven allegedly stole US$2.8 million from Americans.
Three individuals from Jamaica, Jason Plummer (aged 31), Troy Williams (aged 38), and Tajay Singh (aged 26), have been charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering. The US Department of Justice has been actively combating fraud and financial exploitation, particularly targeting older adults. The indictment was announced by US Attorney … Continue reading Three Jamaicans among seven allegedly stole US$2.8 million from Americans.
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.