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May 8, 2026
Forensic expert refutes claim nitrates prove victim fired gun in Acadia case
A retired government forensic analyst on Thursday rejected defence suggestions that the presence of nitrates on the hand of one of three men killed by police in St Andrew in 2013 was proof that he had…
May 8, 2026
Police seek help to identify man killed during alleged confrontation
The St James police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a man who was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with the police along Orange Road in Maroon Town, St James, on March 13.
May 8, 2026
Gospel singer 'Kukudoo' has died
Gospel singer David 'Kukudoo' McDermott has died. A post to his social media pages stated that he died on Friday.
May 8, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Daycare operator charged after baby found with bruises, bite marks
An investigation by the Spanish Town police has resulted in the arrest and charge of a 48-year-old St Catherine woman who is accused of neglect and cruelty to a 10-month-old child.
May 8, 2026
by Andre Williams
INDECOM probing shooting by police along Constant Spring Road
Police are probing a reported incident involving the discharge of a firearm by a lawman at the intersection of Constant Spring and Shortwood roads in St Andrew.
May 8, 2026
Community engagement drives crime reduction in Green Island, Hanover
Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Territorial Officer for Hanover, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Nadine Murray-Brown, says targeted community engagement initiatives are helping to reduce crime…
May 8, 2026
Bartlett announces $3M teacher grant programme in St James East Central
To mark 30 years of educational support in St James East Central, Member of Parliament Edmund Bartlett has announced $3 million in grants for 30 teachers in the constituency to pursue further studies.
May 8, 2026
by Andre Williams
Security increased at Stella Maris Prep following disturbing viral video
Following a disturbing video circulating on social media showing a masked gunman threatening to kill students and teachers affiliated with Stella Maris Preparatory School, the institution says several…
May 8, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Repeat offender jailed for stealing copper cables
A St Catherine taxi operator who was found guilty of stealing copper cables belonging to a utility company was sentenced to 12 months in prison on Friday.
The convicted man is Dwayne Jones from…