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UPDATE: Schoolboy charged with murder in stabbing death of Raneil Plummer: ST JAMES, Jamaica — The 14-year-old Irwin High School student who was taken into ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/update-schoolboy-charged-murder-stabbing-death-raneil-plummer/
The family of 16-year-old Carson Barrett is refuting claims made by the Westmoreland police that their relative could have been involved in criminal activity ... Show more
Relative of murdered schoolboy dismisses police claim linking him to possibly criminal activity - Jamaica Observer
Relative of murdered schoolboy dismisses police claim linking him to possibly criminal activity - Jamaica Observer
The Westmoreland police have identified the 16-year-old male student who was chased and brutally killed by unknown assailants as he left school on Thursday ... Show more
16-y-o student killed in Westmoreland attack identified - Jamaica Observer
16-y-o student killed in Westmoreland attack identified - Jamaica Observer
Farmer accused of hiding gun in pit latrine: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica - A 41-year-old farmer was nabbed after he reportedly attempted to conceal an illegal firearm ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/farmer-accused-hiding-gun-pit-latrine/
Police constable Mike Edwards has been granted $750,000 bail with one to two sureties in the case of the shooting death of a man at a wake at a bar in Mount ... Show more
Policeman charged for fatal shooting at wake in Hanover gets $750,000 bail | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Policeman charged for fatal shooting at wake in Hanover gets $750,000 bail | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Two students of the Grange Hill High School in Westmoreland were shot, one fatally, in a gun attack in the parish a short while ago.Grange Hill student killed in gun attack, schoolmate injured - Jamaica Observer
Samuda assures Negril residents trucking of water is being monitored: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Noting that the trucking of water is being monitored in drought-stricken ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/24/samuda-assures-negril-residents-trucking-water-monitored/
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Floyd Green says the Government is optimistic about the reopening of bauxite-alumina refinery Jiuquan Iron and ... Show more
Gov’t optimistic about reopening of JISCO/Alpart refinery - Jamaica Observer
Gov’t optimistic about reopening of JISCO/Alpart refinery - Jamaica Observer
French police to welcome Olympic torch amid bonus boost: MARSEiLLE, France (AFP) — Some 6,000 police will be deployed for the arrival of the Olympic flame in ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/french-police-welcome-olympic-torch-amid-bonus-boost/
France plans 6,000 police to secure Olympic torch arrival: MARSEILLE, France (AFP)— Some 6,000 police will be deployed next month to secure the arrival from ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/france-plans-6000-police-secure-olympic-torch-arrival/
Muschett High athletes eager to compete at their first Penn Relays: PHILADELPHIA, United States - Muschett High School's track and field head coach, Garth Smythe ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/muschett-high-athletes-eager-compete-first-penn-relays/
Haiti transitional council sworn in after months of violence: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP)— A long-awaited transitional ruling council was sworn in Thursday in ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/haiti-transitional-council-sworn-months-violence/
The police in St James have revealed that they now have in custody a 14-year-old Irwin High School student in relation to the murder of 15-year-old Raneil ... Show more
UPDATE: Schoolboy taken into custody for alleged murder of schoolmate - Jamaica Observer
UPDATE: Schoolboy taken into custody for alleged murder of schoolmate - Jamaica Observer
Kirk Franklin arrives in Jamaica ahead of Fun in the Son performance: KINGSTON, Jamaica - International Gospel artiste, Kirk Franklin has arrived in Jamaica ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/kirk-franklin-arrives-jamaica-ahead-fun-son-performance/
Mac-11 gun, police vest found at abandoned building on Friendship Lane: ST ANDREW, Jamaica — A Mac-11 submachine gun was found during a special operation in the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/mac-11-gun-police-vest-found-abandoned-building-friendship-lane/
Following Shanoya Douglas’ outstanding performances for Muschett High School at the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships (Champs) and ... Show more
Smythe eyes World U20 win for Shanoya Douglas - Jamaica Observer
Smythe eyes World U20 win for Shanoya Douglas - Jamaica Observer
Mother’s hand severed during domestic dispute with child’s dad: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A 21-year-old woman is hospitalised in serious condition after her ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/mothers-hand-severed-domestic-dispute-childs-dad/
Several injured in Portmore toll road crash: ST CATHERINE, Jamaica - Police have confirmed a serious motor vehicle accident involving a coaster bus on the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/11/several-injured-portmore-toll-road-crash/
Spanish Town doctor who allegedly serviced Klansman gang arrested: ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — The Counter Terrorism & Organised Crime Investigations Branch (CTOC) ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/spanish-town-doctor-allegedly-serviced-klansman-gang-arrested/
Senior Superintendent of Police Vernon Ellis, after serving an unprecedented six and a half years, is no longer the commander officer for the St James Police ... Show more
A hard act to follow | Lead Stories | Jamaica Gleaner
A hard act to follow | Lead Stories | Jamaica Gleaner
Senators raise their own pay as Argentines cope with hardship: BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) — Argentines expressed anger Friday after senators voted by a show ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/senators-raise-pay-argentines-cope-hardship/
UPDATE: 3 Ochi crash victims identified; infant in critical condition: ST ANN, Jamaica — The police have released the names of the three people who perished in a ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/04/update-3-ochi-crash-victims-identified-infant-critical-condition/
Three held after bar robbery, firearm seizure in Manchester: MANCHESTER, Jamaica - Quick action by the Manchester police resulted in the recovery of stolen items ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/08/three-held-bar-robbery-firearm-seizure-manchester/
Well-known People’s National Party (PNP) activist Ricardo “Taz” James is dead.PNP activist ‘Taz’ passes away - Jamaica Observer
INDECOM probes fatal shooting of man by cops in St Elizabeth: ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica— A man was shot dead and another detained following an alleged shootout with ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/indecom-probes-fatal-shooting-man-cops-st-elizabeth/
Savanna-la-Mar Transport Centre to be relocated: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Danree Delancy says the Savanna-la-Mar Transportation Centre ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/savanna-la-mar-transport-centre-relocated/
The national murder toll has surpassed the 300 mark, the Jamaica Constabulary Force's latest serious crimes statistics show. The JCF says as at April 13 ... Show more
Murders surpass 300, but 14% lower than this time last year | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Murders surpass 300, but 14% lower than this time last year | News | Jamaica Gleaner
2024 Hurricane season likely to be extremely active – CSU: KINGSTON, Jamaica - The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be extremely active ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/08/2024-hurricane-season-likely-extremely-active-csu/
Businessman among two charged following firearm seizure in St James: ST JAMES, Jamaica - A businessman was one of two people charged following the seizure of an ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/09/businessman-among-two-charged-following-firearm-seizure-st-james/
Cops shoot man after alleged machete attack in Clarendon: CLARENDON, Jamaica – A man said to be of unsound mind was shot and injured by the police in Victoria ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/07/cops-shoot-man-alleged-machete-attack-clarendon/
Denmark airport reopens after bomb threat, man arrested: STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AFP)— Denmark's second largest airport reopened late Saturday after a man was ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/20/denmark-airport-reopens-bomb-threat-man-arrested/
As the Jamaica Constabulary Force continues its robust transformation process, one of its major services to the public is being overhauled to improve ... Show more
Criminal Records Office now digital | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Criminal Records Office now digital | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Judge denies bail for music producer, Linval ‘Shab Don’ Thompson Jr, co-accused: MONTEGO BAY, St James – Popular dancehall music producer, Linval 'Shab Don' ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/08/judge-denies-bail-music-producer-linval-shab-don-thompson-jr-co-accused/
Retired Senior Superintendent of Police Ionie Ramsey Nelson is less than impressed by the decision of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to ditch ... Show more
Nothing to celebrate - Jamaica Observer
Nothing to celebrate - Jamaica Observer
Forex: J$155.88 to one US dollar: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Monday, April 8 ended trading at $155.88 up 26 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/08/forex-j155-88-one-us-dollar/
Mark X driver killed in Manchester crash: MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A man died as a result of injuries he sustained when the Toyota Mark X he was driving overturned ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/02/mark-x-driver-killed-in-manchester-crash/
The police in St Catherine on Wednesday charged 26-year-old Nicholas Barnett for allegedly taking a mentally ill woman from her home while armed with a machete ... Show more
The Hanover police have charged 21-year-old Uroy Wilson, otherwise called 'Joe', of Chigwell, Sandy Bay in the parish in relation to a March 26 shooting in ... Show more
Third man charged for Hanover shooting | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Third man charged for Hanover shooting | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Body found under bridge in Montego Bay: ST JAMES, Jamaica – The body of a man was discovered Wednesday morning under the bridge along Howard Cooke Boulevard in ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/03/body-found-bridge-montego-bay/
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting that 292 persons were murdered as at April 6, 2024, which is 49 fewer than for the corresponding period in ... Show more
Murders down 14 per cent so far in 2024 | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Murders down 14 per cent so far in 2024 | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Father, son perish in Portland crash: PORTLAND, Jamaica - A six-year-old boy and his 53-year-old father died as a result of injuries they sustained in a ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/02/father-son-perish-in-portland-crash/
The Savanna-la-Mar police have now charged a man in relation to the seizure of a sub-machine gun and several rounds of ammunition in Retreat ... Show more
Update | Westmoreland man charged over seizure of sub-machine gun | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Update | Westmoreland man charged over seizure of sub-machine gun | News | Jamaica Gleaner
St Mary police mourn loss of young constable: ST MARY, Jamaica — Police in St Mary have been left shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of their colleague ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/21/st-mary-police-mourn-loss-young-constable/
Two men shot, one fatally, in Hanover: HANOVER, Jamaica— Police in Hanover are probing a bizarre incident in which a shopkeeper was shot dead and another man ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/01/two-men-shot-one-fatally-in-hanover/
Brunch and Soca was a hit: KINGSTON, Jamaica – The first edition of Brunch and Soca at the Police Officers Club in St Andrew on Friday was a big success ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/06/brunch-soca-hit/
Westmoreland vendor stabbed to death in Negril Transport Centre: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— A 51-year-old vendor is dead after she was reportedly stabbed to death ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/28/westmoreland-vendor-stabbed-to-death-in-negril-transport-centre/
There were expressions of joy and appreciation from 30 outstanding women of the Jamaica Constabulary Force in the Police Area One as they were showered with ... Show more
JCF’s Area One lauds women cops - Jamaica Observer
JCF’s Area One lauds women cops - Jamaica Observer
Dozens arrested after fans and police clash at Croatia Cup semi-finals: ZAGREB, Croatia (AFP) — More than 50 people were arrested and 17 police officers injured ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/04/dozens-arrested-fans-police-clash-croatia-cup-semi-finals/
Body found with chop wounds in St Ann, residents want increased police presence: ST ANN, Jamaica— The body of a man was found with chop wounds on a farm in Coley ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/27/body-found-chop-wounds-st-ann-residents-want-increased-police-presence/
Firearm, ammunition seizure in Trelawny: TRELAWNY, Jamaica – The Falmouth police have arrested a man in connection wirh the seizure of a 45mm Haskell pistol and ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/26/firearm-ammunition-seizure-trelawny/
Two bikers die in Little London – one killed during reported police chase: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – Two motorcyclists reportedly died in bizarre circumstances in ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/09/two-bikers-die-little-london-one-killed-reported-police-chase/
Forty-year-old Sushana Greenfield, the woman accused of abducting a newborn from her parents at the Victoria Jubilee Maternity Hospital on Monday ... Show more
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The St James police have charged three men and a woman with breaches of the Firearms Act in relation to an incident that occurred on a beach in Montego Bay on ... Show more
Four charged after gun allegedly found in car at beach in MoBay | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Four charged after gun allegedly found in car at beach in MoBay | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Man fatally shot in Norwood related to murdered Westmoreland businesswoman: ST JAMES, Jamaica — The man killed, allegedly in a shootout with police personnel on ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/21/man-fatally-shot-norwood-related-murdered-westmoreland-businesswoman/
Grange Hill Primary to remain closed following alleged threats: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— The Grange Hill Primary School in Westmoreland will remain closed for the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/13/grange-hill-primary-remain-closed-following-alleged-threats/
‘Crampy’ gunned down at Trelawny home: TRELAWNY, Jamaica – Trelawny police are probing the circumstances surrounding Saturday morning's killing of a 64-year-old ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/10/crampy-gunned-trelawny-home/
16-y-o shot dead allegedly by ex-boyfriend in Westmoreland: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica - A 16-year-old waitress was shot dead allegedly by her ex-boyfriend after a ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/02/16-y-o-shot-dead-allegedly-ex-boyfriend-westmoreland/
Celebration continues into the 75th anniversary of women in the Jamaica Constabulary Force, as 30 trailblazing women across Area One were feted by charitable ... Show more
Sarah’s Children, S Hotel celebrate JCF’s women | Lead Stories | Jamaica Gleaner
Sarah’s Children, S Hotel celebrate JCF’s women | Lead Stories | Jamaica Gleaner
Gov’t to spend $1 trillion on infrastructure projects over next five years – Clarke
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/12/govt-spend-1-trillion-infrastructure-projects-next-five-years-clarke/
Jamaica recorded 31 murders last week, according to the latest statistics published on Sunday by the Jamaica Constabulary Force ...
Jamaica recorded 31 murders last week | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Jamaica recorded 31 murders last week | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Five people shot and killed in less than 72 hours in Grange Hill, Westmoreland: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica - Five people have been shot and killed in less than 72 ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/11/five-people-shot-killed-less-72-hours-grange-hill-westmoreland/
The Falmouth police on Tuesday seized a 45mm Haskell pistol and four 45 mm rounds of ammunition during an operation in Litchfield, Wait-a-Bit in Trelawny ... Show more
Motorcyclist shot while riding in St James: ST JAMES, Jamaica - Police are searching for a man who fired several shots at a motorcyclist as he rode along the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/11/motorcyclist-shot-riding-st-james/
Cop testifies that cabbie on drug trial claims he was tricked: ST JAMES, Jamaica — A police witness testified in the St James Parish Court on Thursday that a ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/22/cop-testifies-cabbie-drug-trial-claims-tricked/
Councillor-elect Ennis walks away from JLP, breaks deadlock for KSAMC: Winston Ennis, the former deputy mayor of Kingston, says he’s leaving the Jamaica Labour ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/05/councillor-winston-ennis-walks-away-jlp-breaks-deadlock-ksamc/
CRH redevelopment has strengthened health infrastructure in western Jamaica: KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Government’s investment in the redevelopment of the Cornwall ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/11/crh-redevelopment-strengthened-health-infrastructure-western-jamaica/
WATCH: 16-y-o killed in Westmoreland was working because of financial woes, says grandmother
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/02/watch-16-y-o-killed-westmoreland-working-financial-woes-says-grandmother/
WATCH: Police, soldiers rescue murder suspect from mob in Manchester: MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police and soldiers had to be called in to rescue a man accused of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/01/watch-police-soldiers-rescue-murder-suspect-mob-manchester/
People’s National Party (PNP) councillor elect for the Savanna-la-Mar division Julian Chang is now doing a victory lap in her division after creating an upset ... Show more
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Kenya puts Haiti police mission on hold: top official: NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP)— Kenya has decided to put on hold plans to send police to violence-wracked Haiti ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/12/kenya-puts-haiti-police-mission-hold-top-official/
Police seized two guns in the gritty Flanker community in Montego Bay, St James on Tuesday.
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German gone missing in Jamaica: ST ANN, Jamaica - A 27-year-old German has been reported missing in Jamaica since Wednesday. She is Lisa Jammeh of Rheinfelden ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/02/22/german-gone-missing-jamaica/
Jamaica take charge of Concacaf U-20 group with win over Grenada: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica has taken charge of their Concacaf Under-20 World Cup qualifying ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/02/27/jamaica-take-charge-concacaf-u-20-group-win-grenada/
16-y-o accused of stabbing 12-y-o relative: TRELAWNY, Jamaica - A 16-year-old girl was arrested and charged following the stabbing of her 12-year-old relative in ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/03/16-y-o-accused-stabbing-12-y-o-relative/
Initiatives to protect students and teachers in schools: ST JAMES, Jamaica - The Ministry of Education and Youth is taking significant steps to ensure the safety ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/12/initiatives-protect-students-teachers-schools/
Twenty-four-year-old Javaine Crooks, otherwise called 'Ratty' of Montego Hills, St James, has been charged after he allegedly stole a woman's mobile phone ... Show more
69-y-o man charged with fondling, raping 7-y-o girl in St James: ST JAMES, Jamaica— Detectives assigned to the Centre of the Investigation of Sexual Offences and ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/02/22/69-y-o-man-charged-fondling-raping-7-y-o-girl-st-james/
Las Vegas hotel guest considers legal action after scorpion sting on the testicles
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/05/las-vegas-hotel-guest-considers-legal-action-scorpion-sting-testicles/
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