Former police constable Odian Williams was arrested at the airport after being charged with murder by the DPP in relation to his time with the JCF. Williams faced court on July 23, 2026, and will return later this week as investigations into multiple fatal shootings involving security forces are ongoing. Another former police constable, Joel Lewis, lost his appeal for reinstatement to the JCF after the Privy Council found his claims were not valid under the law. Lewis argued his discharge was unlawful and claimed a lack of evidence supporting the decision, but the Court of Appeal dismissed his appeal. The case against Lewis stemmed from charges in 2018 that were ultimately dropped due to insufficient evidence
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Tragic Incident at Grange Hill High: Boy Fatally Shot, Girl Injured Following Sports Day
A devastating event unfolded at Grange Hill High as a boy lost his life, and a girl sustained injuries in a shooting incident following the school's sports day. Gunman fatally shot during attempted robbery. Government to foot Privy Council legal fees. Chinese businessman robbed at home in St Mary.
Vybz Kartel’s Lawyer Contemplates Next Steps Following Overturned Murder Conviction
Isat Buchanan, attorney for incarcerated entertainer Vybz Kartel, is exploring his options following Thursday's positive ruling by the UK-based Privy Council that overturned the convictions of the entertainer and his three co-accused. The law lords also stated that the Court of Appeal of Jamaica should review the case to determine whether a retrial should be … Continue reading Vybz Kartel’s Lawyer Contemplates Next Steps Following Overturned Murder Conviction
Conviction Quashed: Privy Council sends Kartel case back to local Appeal Court.
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a historic decision, the Privy Council has ordered the quashing of the convictions of incarcerated dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel and his three co-accused for the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams. The highest tier of the Jamaican court system, the UK-based Privy Council, unanimously concluded that the appeals should be allowed, citing … Continue reading Conviction Quashed: Privy Council sends Kartel case back to local Appeal Court.
Privy Council fast-tracked Vybz Kartel’s appeal hearing.
According to reports, the Privy Council has fast-tracked its hearing for incarcerated dancehall artist Adidja 'Vybz Kartel' Palmer's murder conviction appeal. According to the STAR, Vybz Kartel's lawyer, Isat Buchanan, has confirmed the development and indicated that the dates of February 14 and 15, 2024, are now circled on the registry. Buchanan had requested an … Continue reading Privy Council fast-tracked Vybz Kartel’s appeal hearing.
The Privy Council shot down a section of Kartel’s appeal.
Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel's efforts to get the Privy Council to look at new evidence in his marathon legal battle to overturn his 2014 murder conviction got shot down by the Privy Council.