A remarkable journey of a young poet from Waterhouse, Jamaica. Marlon Plunkett,"Leggo Di Bwoi" aka Kiprich or Kipoo has taken his place on the musical success chart. Marlon Plunkett is from one of the communities that are crowded with individuals who are perceived by some to be the lower class in Jamaica's society. However, Marlon... Continue Reading →
Skeleton Remains Of A Male Found In Westmoreland
Workmen found the skeleton remains of what appears to a male behind the bus park in Savanna-la-mar Westmoreland. It is reported that the skeleton might be that of a former patient from the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital, as documents from the medical facility were discovered in the area where the remains were discovered. The gruesome discovery... Continue Reading →
USA Top Executives Defend The Immigrants “Dreamers” Programme
A section of a letter that was signed by over 350 top executives in USA reads; “Dreamers are vital to the future of our companies and our economy. They are part of why we will continue to have a global competitive advantage.” Racial and Economic Justice Director at the Texas Civil Rights Project, Efrén C.... Continue Reading →
Westmoreland Farmer Killed In Dispute
55-year-old John Bartley of Harry Hill, Amity, Westmoreland was watching a cricket match at an establishment in his community when a neighbour accused him of fencing the path that he used to walk. The suspect that shot and killed 55-year-old John Bartley is said to be from the parish of St. James and recently moved into... Continue Reading →
Suspect Held In Connection With Dexta 3D Pottinger Murder
A male reportedly in his 20's has been held in connection with the murder of Dexta 3d Pottinger. The decomposing body of Dexta 3D Pottinger was found by law enforcers on Thursday, August 31, 2017, in the afternoon at his home in St. Andrew. It was reported that the fashion designer's Honda CRV motor vehicle,... Continue Reading →
Dexta 3D Pottinger Found Dead
A neighbour heard the internationally renowned fashion designer, Dexta 3D Pottinger, screaming for help at approximately 4:30 on Wednesday, morning. Cries for "help" and "murder" echoed from the St. Andrew, two-story Yarico dwelling of Pottinger, around 4:30 Wednesday morning, and sometime later, a car drove away from the designer's house. One neighbour reportedly said she did... Continue Reading →
Westmoreland Wanted Man Captured In Cayman Island
Westmoreland man on the parish's ten most wanted men list was nabbed by Cayman Island's Police on Friday. Acting on information, the Cayman Island immigration officials entered a region known as Windsor Park of the country where illegal individuals were residing. An operation that was initiated by the Cayman Island immigration, customs and law enforcers resulted in a... Continue Reading →
Westmoreland Supermarket Worker Shot Dead
21-year-old Ochille Hall of a Savanna-la-mar, Westmoreland was murdered yesterday morning by a gunman at his place of employment. Ochille Hall and Aaron Wedderburn were both jointly charged with murder. Less than a month ago, Aaron Wedderburn, the co-accused of Hall was murdered on Thursday, July 27, 2017, at the entrance of the Savanna-la-mar Public... Continue Reading →
23-Year-Old Man Killed His 83-Year-Old Grandfather
The body of 83-year-old James Morgan was removed from a sewage pit yesterday morning while his 23-year-old grandson was taken into custody on Monday night after he reportedly called his mother and confessed that he had killed his grandfather but did not know how it happened. A tragedy that neighbours and relatives of James Morgan... Continue Reading →
Pastor Charged With Molesting A Minor
Another pastor has been charged with rape, forcible abduction, sexual intercourse and sexual touching of a child. A pastor and businessman from St. Andrew was charged following the probe into allegations that on several occasions the named accused had sexual relations with a child between 2015 and 2017; according to a report from the Jamaica Constabulary Force... Continue Reading →
Man On Hanover Most Wanted List Killed
Sadan Mullings aka "Saddam" a Hanover resident wanted for approximately 20 murders died in a shootout with police. Sadan "Saddam" Mullings criminal activities were not only in the parish of Hanover because according to reports from law enforcers he was also accused of tossing grenades at lawmen On March 23, 2017, when they went to a... Continue Reading →
Soldier Caught At The Airport With Cocaine
“Sarge mi a go through a phase and mi a try a t'ing,” allegedly said, Sedona Maxwell, when caught with the illicit drug. The 32-year-old Lance Corporal who is from St. Mary is a member of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). Sedona Maxwell was reportedly held at the Norman Manley International Airport on June 18,... Continue Reading →
21-Year-Old Hairdresser Shot Dead In Savanna-la-mar
Less than a week after 21-year-old Chantal Wright was killed in Savanna-la-mar another young lady has lost her life because of the gun. Shelline Heron is from Dexter Street, Savanna-la-mar, Westmoreland. Reports are that on Monday, June 19, 2017, at approximately 9:15 p.m. Heron was standing in the vicinity of Savanna-la-mar Hospital when two men... Continue Reading →
Sixty-Six Year Old Man Charged For Faked Documents
Anthony Kelly charged with eight counts of issuing forged documents, six counts of receiving stolen property, and a count of conspiracy. It was revealed by the prosecutor on the day of the hearing that during the period of March 2016 to June 2017, Antony Kelly conducted transactions at various Tax Administration of Jamaica offices claiming that he... Continue Reading →
Captain Horace Burrell Is Dead
Captain Horace Burrell, the president of Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) died this afternoon. Horace Burrell was a captain in the Jamaica Defence Force. He elevated to become a prominent figure with the military team before being elected to the JFF presidency in 1994. Burrell also held several positions in the Caribbean Football Union and... Continue Reading →
Lady Cooke Wife Of Sir Howard Cooke Died Yesterday
Two years and eleven months after the death of her husband, Sir Howard Cooke, Lady Cooke took her rest from this world. It was at the Andrews Memorial Hospital that former Governor General Sir Howard Cooke died on July 11, 2014, at the age of 98. His wife, Lady Cooke died yesterday at the age... Continue Reading →
Mr Vegas Nephew Allegedly Killed By Munga Honourable
Cleveland Smith, the nephew of former dancehall artiste, Mr Vegas had used a weapon to chop Munga Honourable several times two years ago. Munga Honourable had called a truce after the incident two years ago. However, last week law enforcers charged the deejay with the murder of Cleveland Smith. According to the investigators, they have... Continue Reading →
Missing 3-Year-Old Boy Body Found
The horrific tale that your child is missing is what no loving and caring parent wants to hear. But that is what occurred in the district of Dunrobin, Manchester as 3-year-old Taeshawn Richards went missing. On Saturday evening the district of Dunrobin, in Manchester was struck with tragedy as little Taeshawn Richards went missing. Approximately... Continue Reading →
Attorney Herbert Grant Charged With Fraud
Allegations surrounding the purchase of a property, from 1986 led to the arrest of attorney Herbert Grant by the Fraud Squad Unit of the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch for forgery and conspiracy to defraud. According to a report from police, the complainant allegedly contracted the services of attorney Herbert Grant when both the... Continue Reading →
Teenager Died To Save His Cousin
18-year-old, Jordan Blackwell, used his own body as a shield to protect his 15-year-old cousin Caleb Edwards from a gunman's bullets. The clock had already made its strike past mid-night, young people were playing video games in a southern Mississippi home when an unwanted guest forced his way into the living room. The unwanted guest... Continue Reading →
A Scammer Soldier Stole $70,000 From Two Men
Aquino “Soljie” Adams reportedly pretended to be a corporal employed by the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and scammed two men of money which amounted to $70, 000. Two men who were desperate to become members of the Jamaica Defence Force had their money swindled by Aquino "Soljie" Adams. Aquino "Soljie" Adams who reportedly has a similar... Continue Reading →
A Man From The Golden Age Home To Appear In Court For Fighting
It might be a case of a "Prince Charming" defending a damsel in distress why Delroy McKenzie admittedly used a piece of board to hit his room-mate at the Golden Age Home in Kingston. The Golden Age Home, which is situated in the parish of Kingston is an institution that is used as a home... Continue Reading →
DJ Munga Honourable Charged With Murder
DJ Munga Honourable the "Mi bad from mi born," dancehall artiste has been charged with murder. Last week Monday evening Munga Honourable accompanied by his attorney turned himself in at the Hunts Bay Police Station for questioning about the murder of Cleveland Smith. Cleveland Smith was killed at a dance in the community. It is... Continue Reading →
Lee Boyd Malvo Life Sentences Tossed Out By US Judge
17-year-old Jamaican-born Lee Boyd Malvo was arrested in 2002 and dubbed one of the most notorious snipers in Virginia. He was sentenced to life imprisonment, but a federal judge yesterday overturned that sentence. Lee Boyd Malvo was convicted of capital murder, which under Virginia law requires either a death sentence or life without parole. The death... Continue Reading →
Unidentified Man Found Dead In Westmoreland Cane Field
Police in the parish of Westmoreland are now seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man found dead in the vicinity of Friendship. According to the Savanna-la-mar Police, approximately 9:30 on Thursday morning the gruesome discovery of a dead man's body was made by cane cutters. The cane cutters from Friendship, in the parish, discovered... Continue Reading →