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Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:02:52 -0500
Prosecution seeking death penalty in Clarendon killer
The prosecution is to seek the death penalty in the case of the man charged in the killing of a mother and her four children in Cocoa Piece, Clarendon. Rushane Barnett, who confessed to their killings, was served the notice when he appeared before.....

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:23:13 -0500
Person of interest in Denham Town murder surrenders to police
Tevin Cross, one of the men named as persons of interest in the case of the murder of teen mom Devonise Nelson is now in police custody after he surrendered himself yesterday. Head of the Kingston Western Police, Senior Superintendent...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:28:57 -0500
Spanish Town hospital marks 70 years
The Spanish Town Hospital is celebrating 70 years of providing quality health care to the people of St. Catherine and surrounding parishes. Built in 1952, the facility provides primary and secondary care services to the parish's growing...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:17:48 -0500
Body found in Rio Nuevo river
The St Mary Police are currently trying to identify the body of a man that was found in Rio Nuevo on Sunday. The body is of a dark complexion, medium build, and is about 5 feet 6 inches long. The body was clad in a green shirt with white and blue......

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:01:48 -0500
Teen killed hours before sitting exam
Despite being a teen mom, Devonise Nelson was determined to get a high school education and was well on her way to achieving high grades before her life was snuffed out Sunday night. Devonise, otherwise called 'Pinky', a 17-year-old Denham Town......

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:01:50 -0500
Widow of murdered teacher says his killers are victims
A Kingston woman whose husband was murdered by gunmen two years ago has described his attackers as victims. Khadene Guyah's husband, Kedo Guyah, was murdered at a tyre repair shop along Spanish Town Road in Kingston. Speaking at the Hope Area...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:01:51 -0500
Mother says son not capable of being a gangster
The mother of one of the alleged Clansman-One Don gangsters yesterday testified that she was devastated by the news of his arrest and said that he is not capable of being in a gang. The St Catherine woman described her son, Brian 'Rooster' Morris....

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:01:53 -0500
High cost of living leaves fishermen ‘at sea’
On the eve of International Fishermen's Day on June 29, fishermen are lobbying for greater respect from the public, access to social benefits and a subsidy to be levied against gas and fishing net prices. President of the Chiney Beach Fisherfolk....

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:01:49 -0500
Former Trench Town youth appointed apostle in US church
As a child, Javaughn Miller's family could barely find bread for the table, but has spent nearly half of his life helping others seek the bread of life. At just 26, the Trench Town native was recently appointed apostle of the Higher Calling...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:01:56 -0500
Shavae ‘Scales’ new heights as St James Festival Queen
Social media manager Shavae Scale walked away with the Miss St James Festival Queen 2022 title at the coronation show on Sunday night. The 24-year-old was among nine other contestants vying for the coveted crown at the Jamaica Cultural...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:01:54 -0500
Utilise alternative dispute resolution services – Chuck
Jamaicans are being encouraged to utilise alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services offered by the Government, through the Ministry of Justice, to settle conflicts amicably outside the courts. "We want every single Jamaican to appreciate that....

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:01:46 -0500
Essentials for the summer
As Jamaicans enjoy the first summer since 2019 that is not restricted by lockdowns caused by the novel coronavirus, outside is a must. But as we partake in the festivities that are sure to be jam-packed in the coming weeks, here are five summer...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:01:38 -0500
WEIRD STUFF: Frogs are being eaten off
Longer working hours linked to drinking People who work longer hours drink more alcohol. This is according to a new study that revealed that employees who work for 49 or more hours per week drink an extra pint or glass of wine, on average,...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:13:14 -0500
Teen mom killed in Denham Town
The Denham Town police are currently probing the death of a 17-year-old mother who was shot and killed last night at the Kings Heights housing complex on Water Street in Kingston.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:58:50 -0500
Education ministry recommits to expanding uniformed groups in schools
The Ministry of Education and Youth remains committed to increasing the number of uniformed groups in schools.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:50:09 -0500
St Ann man recognises brother during gun attack
According to the police, at about 10:00 p.m on June 1, a man was walking along a roadway when he was pounced upon by three gunmen who opened fire hitting him in the face.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:38:00 -0500
‘Kill Quick’ charged in connection to $22M robbery
Members of the Rollington Town Police have arrested and charged a man for the robbery of approximately $22 million from couriers employed to the security firm Beryllium, in Kingston earlier this month. Omeal Richards, otherwise called '...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:27:33 -0500
DJ arrested, charged with murder
The St Catherine Police have charged 26-year-old Omar Manderson, a disc jockey, for the shooting death of a man and the injuring of two women on Oklahoma Lane, Gregory Park in the parish on May 7. The victim is 41-year-old Richard Bloomfield,...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:20:55 -0500
Taxi man killed in Clarendon
The Police are probing the murder of a taxi operator who was shot and killed in the Springfield community located in Vere in Clarendon on Saturday. Dead is 44-year-old Ralston Cockett, also known as Mark of Springfield Housing Scheme. ...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:12:27 -0500
Manchester police arrest men in connection dead US visitor
The Manchester police confirmed that two men have been arrested in connection with the death of a man whose body was found in the Chudleigh district, in the parish, on Sunday. The reports are that at approximately 5:30 am, the body of the...



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