`CTragedy in St. Mary, Jamaica A fatal incident occurred in Belfield Pen, St. Mary, on Thursday, February 7, 2024, when two individuals trespassed on a property to pick apples. The situation escalated when the property owner confronted them, resulting in one of the trespassers, Ryan Prendergast, tragically losing his life after being shot in the … Continue reading Tragedy in St. Mary, Jamaica: An apple thief was fatally shot.
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P M Holness characterized the Dean Jones and Wayne Walker Altercation as staged.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness's portrayal of the altercation between JLP councilor-caretaker Dean Jones and Wayne Walker as a "staged" event seems to be a direct attack on the PNP rather than addressing the poor judgment demonstrated by Jones. Mr. Jones, the JLP's candidate for the Trinityville division in St. Thomas, was filmed brandishing his licensed … Continue reading P M Holness characterized the Dean Jones and Wayne Walker Altercation as staged.
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 fiery fatal crash occurred between Discovery Bay and Runaway Bay in St Ann.
Tragic Accident Claims Lives in St. Ann A devastating collision took place between Discovery Bay and Runaway Bay in St. Ann, resulting in a deadly fire involving four vehicles. Sadly, at least two individuals lost their lives in this heartbreaking tragedy. The vehicles involved in the accident were a Toyota Mark X, a BMW X6 … Continue reading A fiery fatal crash occurred between Discovery Bay and Runaway Bay in St Ann.
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.
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.
Four motorcyclists’ died four in road crashes on Friday, 12/1/23
Four motorcyclists were killed in separate incidents on Friday; the figure has pushed the death toll of motorcyclists who have died since the start of the year to over 100. According to police blotters, two motorcyclists were killed when they crashed into each other on the Ballards Valley main road in St Elizabeth on Friday … Continue reading Four motorcyclists’ died four in road crashes on Friday, 12/1/23
CISOCA launched probe into 10-month-old baby’s death at a Hospital.
KINGSTON, Jamaica–Law enforcement authorities are investigating the death of a 10-month-old baby girl on Monday morning, November 27, 2023, at Bustamante Hospital for Children while she was undergoing treatment. According to a Radio Jamaica News report, the infant was taken to the hospital last Friday, November 24, 2023, with respiratory symptoms and a fever. The … Continue reading CISOCA launched probe into 10-month-old baby’s death at a Hospital.
A truck driver died after his vehicle plunged into a ravine.
Road Safety Report PORTLAND, Jamaica–A hardware delivery truck driver is dead after his unit went over a precipice during heavy rains in the Rio Grande Valley in Portland on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Police sources said at about 4:00 p.m., the driver and two sidemen were en route to Dumfries to deliver hardware materials. There … Continue reading A truck driver died after his vehicle plunged into a ravine.
Ten killed in motor vehicle collisions during week ended November 17, 2023.
Road Safety Report KINGSTON, Jamaica–Ten people perished in motor vehicle crashes during the week ending Friday, November 17, according to the Island Traffic Authority and the Road Safety Unit (RSU) of the Ministry of Transport. Among those killed during the week under review are the five who were traveling in the ill-fated Toyota Noah taxi … Continue reading Ten killed in motor vehicle collisions during week ended November 17, 2023.