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21/08/2024

- A number of people were shot last night at a wake at Back Pasture in the Point Hill Police area of St Catherine.

It has been confirmed that a man has died. Early reports indicate that seven other people were injured.

The Jamaica Constabulary Force's communications arm confirmed the shooting but said details are not yet available.

The wake was being held for the grandmother of Dancehall artiste Christopher Martin, who has commented on the tragic episode.

"My heart is heavy this morning as I reflect on the tragic events that occurred last night at my beloved grandmother’s wake. She was a woman of deep faith and endless sacrifice, someone who taught me the true meaning of love and community. It’s devastating to see violence cast a shadow over what should have been a moment of peace and remembrance," Martin said.

He continued: "I condemn all forms of violence and extend my deepest sympathies to the families affected by this senseless act. I pray for those involved to come forward and for our community to support the authorities in bringing justice. Jamaica, we must do better. Life is too precious to be consumed by violence. Let’s choose peace."

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19/08/2024

A man on bail for murder was shot dead and another shot and wounded shortly before daybreak today a relatively short distance away from Ewarton Police Station in St Catherine.

The deceased is 35-year-old Andre Doyley, better known as Cruz, from Clarke's Avenue in Ewarton.

The other young man, also from Clarke's Avenue, has been hospitalized after he too was shot. His wound is not considered life-threatening.

Both men were sitting on a wall in their community having a conversation when they were attacked.

The Jamaica Constabulary Force said: "Reports from the Ewarton Police are that, about 3:15AM, Doyley and another man were talking outside when a lone man walked up to them and opened gunfire at them before fleeing the scene. The police was summoned."

Doyley, who was shot several times, died on the spot.

It is said that he had run-ins with different people in the area, and was facing a murder charge.

He, as well as two other Ewarton men, was charged for the January 2015 murder of 16-year-old Cleo-Lisa Griffiths, who was r***d and stabbed several times while traveling from a wake in her Ewarton community. Sources said he was on bail in relation to that incident and, as a bail condition, should not have been n his community.

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08/08/2024

Forty-nine-year-old mechanic Aston Pinnock from Buxton Town district in Wakefield, which is located in the Linstead Police Area of St. Catherine, was shot to death in his community last night, August 7.

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said: "Reports from the Linstead Police are that, about 10:45PM, Pinnock was standing among a group of persons at the front of his home when a lone gunman approached.

"The armed man opened gunfire at Pinnock and he ran to escape injuries, but was chased and shot several times to the upper body. The police were alerted and on their arrival, he was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead," the JCF added.

It noted that nvestigation is continuing.

13/07/2024

Relatives speak highly of Cassandra Rigg, the Jericho Primary School teacher who died shortly before her planned wedding.

📹Jamaica Beacon

13/07/2024

Vincent Lewin, 86, was a kind-hearted member of his Ewarton community, where his life was cut short allegedly by a man of unsound mind.

🎥Jamaica Beacon

22/06/2024

LINSTEAD TEACHER DIES

Cassandra Rigg, a teacher at Jericho Primary School and graduate of Charlemont High in Linstead, St Catherine has died.

She passed away this morning at the University Hospital of the West Indies after a brief period of illness, her family said.

When she was two years old, Rigg suffered third-degree burns to the chest, face and arms during a house fire said to be linked to a case of arson in Linstead, St Catherine.

Despite that incident and the discrimination she faced especially during her childhood as a result of her scars, she persevered.

Her death is a shocker to many.

10/06/2024

Two vehicles landed below a bridge near the Ocho Rios Taxi Stand in Linstead, St Catherine early this morning.

Sources said the occupants of one of the cars were on their way from a party when their vehicle slammed into the other car, which was parked along the roadway. No one was inside the parked vehicle.

Some occupants of the ill-fated car have denied attending a party.

Some of them were injured and taken to hospital. No one died.

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06/06/2024

Tamika Davis-Golbourne, who was seven months pregnant, is found dead at her home in Bog Walk, St Catherine.

🎥Jamaica Beacon

01/06/2024

Sooo many things went wrong in this video. And a call centre worker from Linstead ends up paying the ultimate price.

30/05/2024

A taximan, who is known as Nigel, was shot this morning a short distance away from Dinthill Technical High School in Linstead, St Catherine.

He has died, Saint Catherine SUN confirmed.

A number of taxi operators have been shot and killed in Linstead in the last few months.

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15/05/2024

Twenty-nine year-old Dannielle Anglin, a teacher from Hellshire Park in Portmore, St Catherine has been missing since Monday, May 13, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said.

She is of dark complexion, slim build and is about 167 centimetres (5 feet 6 inches) tall.

The JCF said: "Reports from the Hellshire Police are that Anglin was last seen at home about 5:50AM. Her mode of dress at the time she went missing is unknown. All efforts to contact her have been futile.

"Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Dannielle Anglin is asked to contact the Hellshire Police
Station at 876-952-3572, 119 police emergency number or the nearest police station," the JCF added.

11/05/2024

The body of a Bridgeport High School student was recovered mid-week after the 17-year purportedly drowned in a section of the Rio Cobre in St Catherine.

Roshane Campbell was at the river with a female when tragedy struck, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said, adding that the youngster resided at Eltham on the outskirts of Spanish Town, St Catherine.

It stated that, although the incident happened on May 7, Campbell's co**se was not recovered until the following day.

It was removed from the waters by members of the JCF and the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF).

The JCF further told Saint Catherine SUN: "Reports are that he (Campbell) went into the water with a female friend. He got into difficulties and the water took him away. The police and the JDF were alerted and they did a search but did not recover his body until the 8th [of May]. The body was taken to the morgue, pending a post mortem."

Just over a month before Campbell died, his mother - on March 30, posted a heartfelt comment on her social media page, sending best wishes to her only son.

She wrote: "Happy 17 birthday son; wishing u all the best Rosh. May your steps be ordered by the Almighty, Love and Light along your journey of life. Mommy love u son and want the best from her First love, First child, One son❤️."

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10/05/2024

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10/05/2024

A family is in grief following the tragic death of a 27-year-old loved-one, Demaro Dixon, who was a security guard residing at Rosehall district in Linstead, St Catherine.

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said Dixon died in hospital on April 15 after being involved in a motor vehicle crash shortly after 2PM on the previous day.

It added: "Dixon was driving a car heading from Spanish Town to Bog Walk, St Catherine. On reaching a section of the roadway, he lost control of the vehicle and collided with a roadside stall. He sustained multiple injuries and was assisted to hospital where he died while undergoing treatment."

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09/05/2024

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The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said the man shot dead in Linstead, St Catherine late Thursday morning (May 9) is 63-three-year-old Uriah Bailey, who is a butcher from Victoria district in Linstead.

It said: "Reports from the Linstead police are that, about 11:50AM, Bailey was at a slaughterhouse when a lone gunman approached him and opened gunfire hitting him to the upper body. The police were
summoned and Bailey was assisted to the hospital where he was pronounced dead."

Investigations are continuing.

09/05/2024

Thirty-five-year-old labourer Rickal Hunter from Linstead in St Catherine was shot dead and another man shot and wounded at Bottom Bandury in Linstead last evening, Wednesday, May 8.

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said: "Reports from the Linstead Police are that, about 7PM, Hunter and a man were travelling in a Toyota Allion motorcar when armed men pounced upon them and opened gunfire.

"When the shooting subsided, Hunter and the man were seen suffering from gunshot wounds. They were assisted to the hospital where Hunter was pronounced dead," the JCF added.

It noted that investigations are ongoing.

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26/02/2024

The Lluidas Vale Division in St Catherine North West will have a brand new Councillor elect at the end of today as residents participate in Local Government Election.

There are three new candidates:

🟠 KARL GRANT - People's National Party (PNP)

🔴 FITZROY BENNETT - Independent

🟢 JOEL WILLIAMS - Jamaica Labour Party (JLP)

The division is traditionally a PNP stronghold. However, there are some factors that may work against that party this time round:

- Karl Grant of the PNP entered the race relatively late; that's because former PNP would-be candidate Moneque Brown left politics to pursue other interests

- The process to replace Moneque Brown was cantankerous partly because different persons were seeking the position

- Karl Grant is the only non-native of Lluidas Vale Division in today's race

- Lluidas Vale Divison was impacted by the PNP's decision to get rid of Hugh Graham as it's next General Election Candidate in St Catherine North West, where Lluidas Vale is located. Graham is a former Lluidas Vale Divison Councillor and he is still Member of Parliament for the area.

CONCLUSION:

The PNP has never gone into an election in Lluidas Vale Divison with so many negatives stacked against it. That said, this is shaping up to be the JLP's biggest opportunity, especially considering that its candidate has been campaigning in the area for a protracted period of time.

PNP retaining this division would definitely confirm the political mettle of Karl Grant and also reaffirm Lluidas Vale as a true bastion of the PNP - as it is known to be.

12/01/2024

Law enforcers from the Spanish Town Criminal Investigations Branch have commenced a probe into the circumstances surrounding a house fire and related death of a couple.

The victims are 58-year-old businessman Devon Bryan and 48-year-old Fiona Esson both from McVickers Lane in Spanish Town, St Catherine.

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said: "Reports are that, about 4:30AM on Sunday, December 24, residents saw smoke coming from the dwelling house and summoned the police. On arrival of the lawmen, Bryan and Esson were seen lying among the rubble. They were transported to hospital where they were admitted in serious condition. The couple succumbed to their injuries on Monday, January 08, while undergoing treatment."

The estimated value of the loss is not yet ascertained.

"Investigators are appealing to anyone with information that can assist them with their investigations to contact the Spanish Town CIB at 876- 984-2874, police 119 emergency number or the nearest police station," added the JCF.

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12/01/2024

The Central Village Police in Spanish Town, St Catherine, has renewed its appeal for 17-year-old Abigail Ellis from West Avenue in Central Village.

She has been missing since Saturday, December 30, 2023.

She is of brown complexion and slim build and is about 152 centimetres (5 feet) tall.

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said: "Reports from the Central Village Police are that Abigail was last seen at home about 8AM. Her mode of dress at the time she went missing is unknown. All efforts to locate her have proven futile.

"Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Abigail Ellis is asked to contact the Central Village Police at (876) 984-2644, 119 police emergency number or the nearest police station," the JCF further appealed.

12/01/2024

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said 32-year-old Fabian Christie from Little Lane in Central Village, St. Catherine, has been missing since Tuesday, January 9.

He is of brown complexion and slim build and is about 170 centimetres (5 feet 7 inches) tall.

The JCF said: "Reports from the Central Village Police are that, about 4PM, Christie was last seen at home. His mode of dress and the time he went missing is unknown - and he has not heard from since.

"Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Fabian Christie is being asked to contact the Central Village Police at 876-984-2644, the 119 Police Emergency number or the nearest police station," the JCF added.

09/01/2024

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The Jamaica Constbulary Force (JCF) has confirmed that 37-year-old farmer Nigel Carty from Sunnyside district in Linstead, St. Catherine, was shot dead at Gulf district in Grantland in the parish yesterday, January 08.

He is pictured here.

The JCF said: "Reports from the Linstead Police are that, about 8:45PM, Carty was at a shop in the area with a group of men playing dominoes when they were pounced upon by two armed men who opened gunfire hitting Carty to the head and upper body.

"The police were summoned and, on their arrival, the now deceased was seen slumped over the table with multiple gunshot wounds. Carty was transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Investigations are ongoing," the JCF added.

Carty is the cousin of 27-year-old Raheem Blake, otherwise called ‘Pops’, who was shot dead last year near Charlemont High School, Linstead.

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31/12/2023

A taxi operator, Leon Peters, was shot dead this evening on Gillette Street in Linstead, St Catherine.

He operated on the route between Linstead town and Commodore district in Linstead.

He is at least the second taxi operator to be shot in the area within months.

On October 12, gunmen shot and killed 51-year-old taxi operator Gary Russell at Cammodore district where he lived.

In relation to the murder of Russell, the Jamaica Constabulary Force had said: "Reports from the Spanish Town Police are that, about 8:30PM, residents heard explosions and went to investigate. Upon reaching the area, the now deceased was seen in the driver seat of his white Toyota Probox with gunshot wounds. He was assisted to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Investigations continue."

Russell had survived a previous attack in which he was shot two times.

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31/12/2023

A young man, Miguel Willis, from Union district in Lluidas Vale, St Catherine, died under questionable circumstances shortly after nightfall last evening at St John district in Clarendon.

Reports reaching Saint Catherine SUN are that he was among a group of men who travelled from his community along with a sound system known as Ghetto Rock.

In setting up the sound system to play at an event along the road-way, Miguel reportedly ended up climbing a utility pole, using a ladder.

It is said that he suddenly fell to the ground, but not before hitting a member of the team who was at the foot of the ladder.

He died.

Speculation is rife that he may have been electrocuted.

A post mortem is yet to be done to determine the cause of death.

The death has shocked many residents who said the late youth was well known throughout his community.

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07/12/2023

The High Command of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said it "regrets" the tragic death of a police constable this afternoon in Bog Walk, St Catherine.

Constable Davan Cooper died in a motor vehicle crash.

The JCF said: "At 12:30PM, Constable Cooper, along with another colleague, was travelling towards the Bog Walk area when he collided into another vehicle. Both officers were taken to hospital where Cooper was pronounced dead and the other officer is currently being treated."

The JCF further stated that its High Command - as well as Welfare Department, Chaplaincy and Medical Services Branch - have been offering support to the immediate family members and the staff at the National Police College of Jamaica.

06/12/2023

The 12-year-old boy who died in a shooting incident at home at Snake Hill district in Point Hill, St Catherine, was jovial and promising, according to O’Neil Ankle, principal at Jonathan Grant High in Spanish Town.

He noted that the late seventh grader, Omarco Brown, was a class prefect at the school.

“He commanded the respect of his peers; no wonder he was selected as the prefect for his class,” Ankle told The Beacon, adding that the child’s form teacher also stated that he was academically inclined.

“He was the jovial type; he had a bright future; he did his [academic] work. He obviously had the attention of his classmates; his life gone soon – too soon if you ask me.”

Omarco died in a shooting incident at his home on Saturday, December 2.

Investigations are ongoing to, among other things, determine if he was killed with a gun his police aunt left in a handbag in the bedroom where his body was later found. It is also not yet clear if it was an accidental shooting.

06/12/2023

Two women were shot, one fatally, by unknown assailants at Giblatore district in Bog Walk, St. Catherine, on Tuesday night, December 5.

The deceased is 46-year-old bartender Karlene Wright from Norbrook, St. Andrew.

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said: "Reports are that, about 10:30PM, Wright and the other woman were inside a yard when they both heard several loud explosions sounding like gunshots. They both and ran off to a nearby family house and called the police.

"Upon the arrival of the police, both injured ladies were taken to the hospital where Wright was pronounced dead. The other woman received a gunshot wound to her left leg and was treated and released. Investigation continues," the JCF added.

17/11/2023

SCHOOLS ORDERED CLOSED - The Ministry of Education and Youth has ordered the closure of 'Face to Face' school on Friday, November 17, 2023.

It said the move is to is prioritize the safety of all students and staff as the impending weather system passes over the island.

14/11/2023

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said its officers are investigating a case of "undetermined death" at Orangefield district in Linstead, St Catherine.

It added that the deceased, who was found at her home on Sunday, November 12, is unidentified.

Area residents told Saint Catherine SUN that the woman is not originally from the community, but she is called Charmaine and Sister Hardy. She was known mainly in church circles in Orangefield.

Speculations are rife as to whether or not she was strangled.

The JCF said: "Reports from the police are that, about 6PM, residents stumbled upon the body and summoned them. Upon their arrival, the body of the woman was seen clad in a blue floral blouse and blue floral skirt. It was taken to the hospital where death was confirmed. Investigations continue."

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14/11/2023

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WHO WAS SHE? Teacher Dies Shortly Before Wedding

Relatives speak highly of Cassandra Rigg, the Jericho Primary School teacher who died shortly before her planned wedding. 📹Jamaica Beacon

Vincent Lewin, 86, was a kind-hearted member of his Ewarton community, where his life was cut short allegedly by a man of unsound mind. 🎥Jamaica Beacon

LINSTEAD - Major Accident - Two vehicles involved in a crash have landed below a bridge located near the Ocho Rios Taxi Stand in Linstead, St Catherine.

Two vehicles landed below a bridge near the Ocho Rios Taxi Stand in Linstead, St Catherine early this morning. Sources said the occupants of one of the cars were on their way from a party when their vehicle slammed into the other car, which was parked along the roadway. No one was inside the parked vehicle. Some occupants of the ill-fated car have denied attending a party. Some of them were injured and taken to hospital. No one died. 🎥contributed 🟡Follow us for updates.

BOG WALK - Pregnant Mother Dies

Tamika Davis-Golbourne, who was seven months pregnant, is found dead at her home in Bog Walk, St Catherine. 🎥Jamaica Beacon

Call Centre Worker Dies

Sooo many things went wrong in this video. And a call centre worker from Linstead ends up paying the ultimate price.

🟡VENDORS IN GRIEF - A number of vendors said she was like a mother who gave them opportunities to start their own business in the parish of Trelawny, far away from St Catherine where she is from. That was the breadth and depth of the benevolence for which Sharon Hackett, affectionately called Muffett, was revered up to when she died in a crash. FOLLOW US FOR MORE. 🎥Jamaica Beacon

🟡FAMILY MOURNS TRAGIC END - She built houses and businesses mainly using almost 40 years of vending, but ended up dying in a horrible crash on the eve of her planned retirement. Her name is Sharon Hackett, affectionately called Muffett, from Redwood district in Linstead, St Catherine. FOLLOW US FOR MORE. 🎥Jamaica Beacon

#WATCH - LINSTEAD - MURDER ON CAMERA A man, identified as Raheem Blake, died after being shot about 15 times near Charlemont High School in Linstead, St Catherine, on the weekend. The attack was captured on camera. ☀️Follow us for updates.

A crash today in the Angels area of Spanish Town, St Catherine

A business establishment, which houses a bar and gaming machines, has been burglarized on Main Street in Lluidas Vale, St Catherine. The crime was detected this morning. Police are at the location. A number of items, including cash, have been stolen.

#LINSTEAD - A section of Linstead Market in St Catherine has been affected by a fire. It happened on the heels of two murders that were committed days apart at the facility. The blaze happened in the same area where the gun killings took place.

#EWARTON - Major Protest Several employees of WINDALCO protested this morning outside the company’s main gate on the Ewarton Main Road, St Catherine. They are seeking better pay from the company’s management. The protest started yesterday, but, at that time, it was confined to the company’s plant. Due to it reaching the main road, there was a massive pile-up of traffic and several commuters were left stranded.

#WATCH - LINSTEAD - Massive crowd Against Crime A massive crowd, on Sunday, attended an anti-crime meeting in Linstead square, St Catherine. The event was hosted by the 10,000 Men and Familes Movement, headed by Bishop Rowan Edwards. It was done with support from religious ministers' fraternals and citizens associations across St Catherine. 💥Please watch and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel at the link below: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=swkacsImzew&feature=youtu.be

#LINSTEAD - Huge Crowds At Grand Market The town of Linstead in St Catherine is now abuzz with activity as huge crowds gather for Grand Market - the largest shopping day of the year. The gathering is expected to get even bigger tonight as people ring in Christmas 2022. 📷Dean Alcott

#WATCH - BOG WALK - Pastor Dies While Baptizing Man Pastor Wilfred Willis dies following an unusual incident that happened on Sunday while he was baptizing a young man at his church in Bog Walk, St Catherine. 💥FOR UPDATES, please subscribe to the following link: https://youtube.com/@jamaicabeacon

#EWARTON - Members of the Ewarton Community Development Committee (Ewarton CDC), last week Saturday, hosted their first annual Sports Day at the Bramwell Clarke Sports Complex in their town centre. Despite rainfall, the people in attendance apparently enjoyed the event, which organizers said they intend to make bigger and better next year.

DISPUTE OVER QUARRY

#BREAKING - A multi-million dollar investment is under threat as the National People's Cooperative Bank (National PC Bank) is said to be moving to take over a quarry in Bog Walk, St Catherine. The property is owned by Ramon Morrison of Morrison Construction Equipment and Quarry. The bank is said to have placed the business into receivership, citing issues regarding repayment of a loan secured by Morrison. But Morrison has denied being a delinquent borrower, and is accusing the financial institution of being unjust. Both parties had agreed to have the matter go to arbitration in an attempt to reach an amicable solution, Morrison claimed. But he is now accusing the bank of reneging on its promise and closing down the operation. The financial institution served a notice on November 18 this year, ordering Morrison to "cease and desist all operations, and all personnel are required to retrieve their personal belongings and exit the property" by 7AM the following day, November 19. Morrison lamented: "They gave me a progress report and told me what to do, and I do actually everything they said on the progress report and they just turned back on me like that. "The worse thing about it is that it is a government-run institution and I am a son of the soil born here and they are dealing with me like that - very unjust and unfair... Five days after I paid the last payment, they put the receiver on the property. If that is not unjust, I don't know what is unjust," Morrison further said. Nine jobs are being threatened. Morrison told Saint Catherine SUN that he has lost millions as a result of the bank's action. He said he initially invested in excess of $70 million into the project and has been operating the plant for nearly 10 years. We are trying to get a response from the financial institution.

#EwARTON - Persons this morning stumbled upon a roadblock in the vicinity of Bamboo Car Wash, between the entrance of Orange Field Village and WINDALCO's main entrance in Ewarton. It is believed to be a part of the protest by taxi drivers, who are pushing for the government to institute an amnesty for drivers who have outstanding tickets. 📷Contributed

#LINSTEAD - A number of people have been left stranded in and around Linstead as many taxi operators carry out their threat to withdraw their service today across the island. They are calling for the government to, among other things, abandon its plan to send out arrest warrants for cabbies with outstanding traffic tickets. The taxi operators are instead calling for an amnesty, which would enable them to pay up without prosecution or additional penalties.

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