Two lives were lost on Sunday night in Portmore, St. Catherine, Jamaica. One of the victims was a suspect who was fatally shot by the police after allegedly biting an officer during a struggle. The other victim was a man known as 'Boo,' who was playing dominoes at a bar when an armed man entered and opened fire, hitting him.
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Vigilant Policing Resulted in Guns Recovery and Arrests
Vigilant Policing Resulted in Guns Recovery and Arrests. Swift and vigilant work by the St. Catherine South police on Friday night, April 20, 2025, resulted in the arrest of two men. The men allegedly robbed a woman at gunpoint of cash and other possessions. Also, Police in Westmoreland charged a suspect after removing a loaded firearm from his waistband during a traffic stop. The incident occurred Friday night, April 11, 2025, in the Strathbogie district in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland.
Portmore’s Parish Controversy: PNP Files Lawsuit Explained
Portmore's Parish Controversy: PNP Files Lawsuit Explained. The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) in Jamaica has filed a suit in the Constitutional Court. They aim to strike down the Government's controversial legislation. This legislation makes Portmore Jamaica's 15th parish. On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Opposition Leader Mark Golding announced a significant legal move. The People's … Continue reading Portmore’s Parish Controversy: PNP Files Lawsuit Explained
Health Dept Orders a School canteen and a Supermarket Closed
Health Dept Orders a School canteen and a Supermarket Closed. The St. James Health Department has ordered the immediate closure of the Cornwall College canteen due to health concerns.
Old Harbor Police Shootout: Suspect Arrested
Old Harbor police shootout suspect has been arrested. Police charged a St Elizabeth employee with larceny, after she allegedly more than $500,000. Also, gunmen robbed a security guard of his loaded firearm in Portmore: Latest Updates
Thugs gunned down GC Foster College VP, Gibbs Williams, in Portmore
On Friday afternoon, October 6, 2023, law enforcement officers responded to a fatal shooting outside a medical complex in Portmore in St. Catherine, where gunmen shot and killed Gibbs Williams, Vice-Principal of GC Foster College of Physical Education in Spanish Town, St Catherine. The Police could not determine a motive for the shooting but have … Continue reading Thugs gunned down GC Foster College VP, Gibbs Williams, in Portmore
Cops indicted Roman Catholic priest for alleged sexual abuse of a minor.
The police reported that they had indicted a Portmore, St Catherine Roman Catholic Priest with sexual abuse of a 12-year-old child.Â
Police held Canadian at the airport with over $11-m in cocaine.
Authorities busted a Canadian man who attempted to board a flight with cocaine concealed on his body at the Norman Manley International Airport. The man tried to outrun the police.