Legendary hotelier Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart died in the United States yesterday (January 4) during a period of illness, sending grief throughout especially his native Jamaica and the rest of the Caribbean. Stewart, 79, was a self-made business mogul, born to parents Gordon and Jean in Kingston on 6 July 1941. He grew up in the…
A high academic achiever from Bethel Town in Westmoreland said she is definitely not a time waster – a declaration that was borne out partly in her daily commute to and from school. Nevinne Blake recalled leaving home at 5:50 each morning to reach classes on time at Anchovy High School in St. James. She…
There are now 36 confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Jamaica – including a healthcare worker, the Ministry of Health and Wellness said tonight, March 29. It stated that results received at 9PM from the National Influenza Centre showed that, of the five pending results from yesterday, three samples tested negative and two…
The parish of St James, which often makes headlines for the wrong reasons, now has much to celebrate. One of its sons, Adrian Rhoden, has become the proud holder of a whopping 13 CSEC subjects, administered by the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC). He attained the best grade possible (Grade One) in 12 of the subjects….
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said 46-year-old bus driver Joseph Powell, otherwise called ‘Shabba’ and ‘Tim’, from Maldon district in St James has been missing since Sunday, July 14. He is of dark complexion and medium build, and is about 182 centimetres (6 feet) tall. The JCF said: “Reports from the Barnett Street Police are…
Adrian Rhoden, who recently graduated as salutatorian from fifth form at Cornwall College in St James, has achieved enough to start celebrating. Another round of celebration is expected in the coming weeks when he receives the results for 10 CSEC subjects, administered by the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC). Adrian, in addition to graduating as salutatorian…
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said 31-year-old businessman Brian Thelwell, from Taylor Road in Ironshore, St James, has been missing since Thursday, July 11. He is of dark complexion and slim build, and is about 198 centimetres (6 feet 6 inches) tall. “He has crossed eyes and a big dragon tattoo on his back, and…
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said 35-year-old Kemar McPherson from Bottom Pen in Glendevon, St James, has been missing since Saturday, June 15. He is of brown complexion and slim build, and he has tattoos on the upper arms. The JCF said: “Reports from the Montego Hills Police are that McPherson was last seen leaving…
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said 14-year-old Nickkoy Gray from Catherine Hall in St James has been missing since Monday, June 10. He is of brown complexion and slim build, and is about 142 centimetres (4 feet 8 inches) tall. The JCF said: “Reports are that Nickkoy was last seen at home about 3:40PM, wearing…
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said one of the two men listed as wanted in relation to the shooting of a police officer on Sunday has surrendered in the company of a lawyer. He is Steve Earle, otherwise called ‘Pedro’, ‘Monster’, ‘Forehead’, and ‘Shane’. Earle, who is a welder from Hendon district in Norwood, St…
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said its detectives in St James have listed two men as wanted for the shooting of Constable Sheldon Murray yesterday, April 21. The constable, who was shot and wounded while on a premises at Hendon in St James, is being treated at hospital. The men wanted are: Brandon Stora, 23…
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said 35-year-old Stevon Reece from Lilliput, St James, has been missing since Monday, March 25. He is of dark complexion, slim build, and is about 175 centimetres (5 feet 9 inches) tall. The JCF said: “Reports from the Barrett Town Police are that, about 8:20AM, Reece was last seen in…
Jamaica Information Service – Persons will soon be able to access free secured Internet service in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, St. James. This is expected to be in place in June when the Universal Service Fund (USF) establishes the platform facilitating the provision as part of a three-year $14-million project. The engagement is being…
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said its officers charged a man with Possession Of Identity Information With Intent following an operation at his home in Paradise Heights, Norwood, St James, yesterday, April 4. He is 21-year-old Tajay Singh, otherwise called ‘Coolie Man’. The JCF said: “According to information received from the Lottery Scam Task Force,…
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said 16-year-old Britney Kidd from Hugga Lane at Paradise in Norwood, St James, has been missing since Wednesday, March 27. She is of dark complexion, stout build, and is about 165 centimetres (5 feet 5 inches) tall. The JCF said: “Reports from the Barnett Street Police are that Britney was…
Police said the two men shot dead yesterday on Barnett Street in Montego Bay, St James, are 34-year-old Melbourne Kerr and 31-year-old Shyan McKenzie, both from Albion in the parish. The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said the incident unfolded yesterday afternoon. “Reports are that, about 5:22PM, residents heard explosions. When the police arrived, both men…
The security forces seized four high-powered rifles and detailed 10 people in relation to the seizure made at Salt Spring, St James, within a 24-hour period, said the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). It explained that, in relation to the first find, which took place yesterday, March 21, the law enforcers seized an M16 rifle at…
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is now stating that the reputed leader of Dean’s Lane Gang who police killed during a confrontation in St James this week was implicated in at least six murders. He is 36-year-old Kayon Wellington, otherwise called ‘Scatta’, from Belmont district in Anchovy, St James. He is pictured above. The JCF,…
Two male civilians were fatally shot and two guns recovered during what the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) described as a confrontation with police at Belmont district in Montego Bay, St James, yesterday, March 12. One of the deceased is 36-year-old Keyon Wellington, also known as Scatta, who is an unemployed resident of Belmont. The other…
Gunmen murdered a Hawkeye security guard and another man during a daring daylight robbery on Jarrett Street in St James this morning, March 10. A second security guard was shot and wounded, said the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Those killed are 61-year-old security guard Canute Earle from Norwood, and 41-year-old driver Floyd Wilson from Rosemount…
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said its Lottery Scam Task Force arrested a man and woman from Catherine Hall in St James yesterday because they are suspected to be in breach of the Law Reform (Fraudulent Transaction) Special Provisions Act. It explained: “Reports are that, between the hours of 1pm and 4pm, a special operation…
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said its officers in St Ann have taken two parents into custody as they commence a probe into the death of a three-year-old girl, whose body has a number of bruises and swelling. The child, Athena Forbes, from Bogue Village in Montego Bay, St James, died at St Ann’s Bay…
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said the Safety Officer shot dead near a hotel at Mammee Bay in St Ann is 43-year-old Joseph Gordon from Rough Road in Glendevon, St James. It further said: “Reports from the St Ann’s Bay Police are that, about 6:55pm, residents heard explosions and summoned them. “On the arrival of…
Police said a construction worker from Granville in St James died yesterday (February 10) as a result of injuries he sustained in a hit-and-run at Johnson Town, Hanover. He has been identified as Gareth Arnold, 39. The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said: “Reports from the Lucea Police are that, about 2:30pm, Arnold was in the…
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has released the identities of the two men whose bodies were found floating in Dallas river in St Andrew on Sunday, January 20. They are 25-year-old Akiele Davis from Lydford Housing Scheme in St Ann, and 25-year-old Reynold Kerr from Montego Bay in St James and Arcadia in Kingston 8….
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said a man who it is yet to identify died in a freak accident at Bogue Industrial Estate in Montego Bay, St James, yesterday, January 17. The deceased is of dark complexion, medium build, and is about 178 centimetres (5 feet 8 inches) tall. He was clad in a black…
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said an assault rifle is among two firearms seized during an operation at Rose Mount in St James yesterday, January 16, adding that several assorted rounds of ammunition were also seized. It explained: “Reports from the Mount Salem Police are that, about 6:45pm, a team of officers was on an…
Law enforcers have arrested and charged Constable Derrol Williams from the St James Police Division for alleged lottery scamming offences and possession of an illegal firearm. The charges were laid against him yesterday (January 9) based on a ruling by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Constable Williams is charged with: – Knowingly…
