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04/03/2025

ST. CATHERINE, JAMAICA — An 18-year-old bus conductor has been charged with housebreaking and larceny as well as malicious destruction of property following a break-in at a primary school in Central Village, St. Catherine. The accused, Prince Brown of Windsor Heights, Central Village, allegedly broke into the school on Sunday, February 23. According to reports from the Central Village police, around 3:00 p.m., Brown allegedly forced open the doors to the tuck shop, staff room, classrooms, and administrative office....

ST. CATHERINE, JAMAICA — An 18-year-old bus conductor has been charged with housebreaking and larceny […]

04/03/2025

ST ELIZABETH, JAMAICA — A farmer from Slipe District in St Elizabeth has been charged after a police raid at his home allegedly uncovered stolen gambling equipment and a quantity of g***a. Oshane Wilson, also known as “Sevens,” has been charged with unlawful possession of property, possession of g***a, and dealing in g***a. According to reports, police executed a search warrant at Wilson’s residence, where they discovered a pot of gold poker box machine along with several poker box parts, including monitors, bill acceptors, and circuit boards....

ST ELIZABETH, JAMAICA — A farmer from Slipe District in St Elizabeth has been charged […]

04/03/2025

ST. ANDREW, JAMAICA — Two men are in custody after allegedly impersonating police officers and being found with a prohibited weapon on Barbican Road, St. Andrew, on Monday, March 3. According to police reports, around 4:15 p.m., members of the Traffic Enforcement Division of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) noticed a Toyota Axio driving erratically with a flashing blue light....

ST. ANDREW, JAMAICA — Two men are in custody after allegedly impersonating police officers and […]

04/03/2025

ST. ANDREW, JAMAICA — A Jamaican man died at the United States Embassy in St. Andrew on Tuesday morning after experiencing a medical emergency. According to a statement from the embassy, the man suffered a “medical episode” at approximately 8:20 a.m. Despite receiving immediate medical attention, he did not survive. The embassy confirmed that the body was later removed by a funeral home in accordance with local laws and procedures....

ST. ANDREW, JAMAICA — A Jamaican man died at the United States Embassy in St. […]

04/03/2025

PORT ANTONIO, JAMAICA — A fruit vendor was gunned down at his stall in Boundbrook, Port Antonio, on Tuesday morning, sending shockwaves through the usually quiet town. The victim, identified only as Jason, was attacked around 7:30 a.m. when a gunman exited a motorcar and opened fire, hitting him multiple times. The sudden burst of gunfire sent bystanders scrambling for safety....

PORT ANTONIO, JAMAICA — A fruit vendor was gunned down at his stall in Boundbrook, […]

04/03/2025

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03/03/2025

KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Nearly seven years after the fatal shooting of assistant coach Oral “Ruff” Francis, the Kingston Western police have made a breakthrough, charging a suspect in connection with the crime. Twenty-nine-year-old Shevaughn Alexander Carnegie, also known as “Demon” and “Negie,” of Drecketts Place in Tivoli Gardens, has been charged with murder, possession of a prohibited weapon, and unauthorised possession of ammunition....

KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Nearly seven years after the fatal shooting of assistant coach Oral “Ruff” […]

03/03/2025

KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Police believe the murder of 26-year-old businessman Stephan Trenchfield in St. Andrew on Saturday may be linked to a dispute over lottery scamming proceeds. Trenchfield, who owned a car dealership and was based in Top Hill, St. Elizabeth, was travelling along Constant Spring Road in a Mercedes-Benz when he was attacked by gunmen on a motorcycle. The attack took place near Phil’s Hardware and the Rubis Gas Station, where the assailants opened fire, hitting Trenchfield multiple times....

KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Police believe the murder of 26-year-old businessman Stephan Trenchfield in St. Andrew […]

03/03/2025

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03/03/2025

KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Unionised employees at the National Commercial Bank (NCB) are expressing frustration over stalled wage negotiations and what they describe as the company’s slow pace in finalizing a new two-year contract. On Monday, several employees showed up to work dressed in black as a symbolic protest against the ongoing delays and the latest wage offer from NCB, the country’s largest commercial bank....

KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Unionised employees at the National Commercial Bank (NCB) are expressing frustration over […]

03/03/2025

SILETZ, OREGON — Authorities in Lincoln County are conducting a massive search for 2-year-old Dane Paulsen, who was reported missing Saturday afternoon. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department, the toddler was last seen playing in the front yard of his family’s home in Siletz around 4:25 p.m., “out of sight of his parents.” Officials report that search teams have already covered 382 acres and logged 283 miles in their efforts to locate Dane....

SILETZ, OREGON — Authorities in Lincoln County are conducting a massive search for 2-year-old Dane […]

03/03/2025

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis experienced two episodes of acute respiratory failure on Monday, requiring emergency medical intervention, the Vatican confirmed. The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been hospitalized for 18 days with pneumonia, underwent two separate bronchoscopies to clear significant mucus buildup in his airways. “Today, the Holy Father experienced two episodes of acute respiratory failure, caused by a significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and consequent bronchospasm,” the Vatican’s medical bulletin stated....

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis experienced two episodes of acute respiratory failure on Monday, requiring […]

03/03/2025

A tragic bus accident in Bolivia has claimed the lives of at least 25 people, marking yet another deadly crash on the country’s treacherous roads. Authorities reported that the crash occurred on a mountainous highway, though specific details on the cause remain under investigation. Emergency responders have been working at the scene to recover victims and assist the injured. Bolivia’s rugged terrain and dangerous road conditions have contributed to frequent deadly crashes....

A tragic bus accident in Bolivia has claimed the lives of at least 25 people, […]

03/03/2025

NEW YORK, USA — A former immigration attorney has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison for orchestrating a large-scale immigration fraud scheme that exploited Caribbean and other immigrants seeking legal status in the United States. Kofi Amankwaa, 70, was handed a 70-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to immigration fraud charges in connection with a years-long scheme involving fraudulent applications under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)....

NEW YORK, USA — A former immigration attorney has been sentenced to nearly six years […]

03/03/2025

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03/03/2025

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03/03/2025

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03/03/2025

Ocho Rios, St Ann — Grammy Award-winning artiste Shaggy has been announced as the headliner for the Issa Trust Foundation’s For The Children benefit concert, set for May 17, 2025, at Couples Sans Souci in Ocho Rios, St Ann. The event, which marks the 20th anniversary of the Issa Trust Foundation—the charitable arm of Couples Resorts—aims to raise funds for the construction of the Mary Issa Paediatric and Adolescent Health Centre in Ocho Rios....

Ocho Rios, St Ann — Grammy Award-winning artiste Shaggy has been announced as the headliner […]