Michelle Thomas
Three Wanted Men Arrested
The Kingston West Police say they arrested three wanted men during a major operation yesterday. One of the men arrested was wanted for questioning in relation to the...
No Immediate Plans to Ban Brazilian Beef
Agriculture Minister, Karl Samuda, says there are no plans at this time to ban meat products from Brazil. His comment comes as the United States Department of...
Court Data Reveals 7/10 Accused of Murder Walk Free
There’s a seven in 10 chance that an accused tried for murder in Jamaica will walk free by the time the case ends. On the other hand, if that same individual is...
Flash Flood Watch in effect for all parishes.
A flash flood watch is now in effect for low lying and flood prone areas of all parishes. The flash flood watch is effective until five tomorrow morning. The...
Chief Justice, Zaila McCalla hits back at criticisms from Police Commissioner Qallo.
Chief Justice, Zaila McCalla, is hitting back this afternoon against criticisms by the Police Commissioner about the long time it takes for cases to be tried in the...
Policemen go to court for firing in public
Two policemen charged with discharging their gun within 40 feet of a public thoroughfare is scheduled to appear in the Clarendon Parish Court today. They’re...
A former Police Commissioner questions usefulness of preventative detention.
A former Commissioner of Police, Owen Ellington, is questioning the usefulness of preventative detention as a tool in the fight against crime. Yesterday, Commissioner of...
Former police commissioners weigh in on crime surge.
A former Commissioner of Police, Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin, says the police must infiltrate the gangs in order to solve the country’s crime problem. Police...
It’s illegal for schools to fine late students – Education Minister
Education Minister, Ruel Reid, says the move by one corporate area high school to have students who arrive late pay a fine of $50 or take a detention is in breach of the...
Agriculture sector should be ‘devoid of partisan politics’ – Samuda
Agriculture Minister, Karl Samuda, says if the sector is to develop as an essential driver of economic growth it must be devoid of partisan politics. He made the comment...
