Jamaica’s youngest detective to target white-collar criminals
(Jamaica Observer) When Jamaica’s youngest detective sergeant Adrian Wellington returns to the island in 2020, equipped with an MSc in Forensic Accounting, he intends to undertake an extensive study into financial crimes in the country.
BOTCHED BODIES: Plastic surgeon wants law to protect Jamaicans
(Jamaica Observer) One of the island’s top plastic surgeons is advocating the establishment of a specialist registry in light of a significant increase in the demand for body contour surgeries across the island.
Jamaica: Fake doctor held after working at Spanish Town Hospital for over a week
(Jamaica Gleaner) Vigilant nurses at the busy Spanish Town Hospital in St Catherine recently accosted a man who posed as a doctor for over a week in the accident and emergency (A&E) department.
Renowned Jamaican composer Noel Dexter dies
(Jamaica Observer) Renowned musical arranger, composer and choirmaster Noel Dexter is being remembered as a gentle giant whose legacy will be the impact of his work on thousands of Jamaicans.
Jamaica: Cop thanks couple who saved his life
(Jamaica Gleaner) Constable Merrick Nelson said his life was saved because of a swift decision by a woman and her spouse to transport him to the hospital after he sustained serious injuries resulting in a motor vehicle collision along the Spanish Town Road in Kingston on October 19 last year.
Jamaican doctors say shortage of equipment resulting in deaths
(Jamaica Observer) A significant shortage of equipment at several of the island’s public health facilities has resulted in deaths, junior doctors have stated.
ACLU files another suit on behalf of Jamaican fishermen detained in the US
(Jamaica Observer) The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed another lawsuit on behalf of three of four Jamaican fishermen, who brought a separate suit against the United States (US) Coast Guard in June for human rights violations, claiming that they were detained without due process at sea and degraded in inhumane conditions.
Jamaica: Two accidents claim lives of well-known women in west
(Jamaica Gleaner) Two well-known females on the western Jamaica business circuit lost their lives in road crashes on Wednesday night.
Jamaica records improved passes in most CSEC, CAPE subjects
(Jamaica Gleaner) Despite a slight decline in the pass rate for students who sat the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE), there were improved performances in most subject areas.
Jamaican teen accused of cutting off 6-Y-O’s penis remanded
(Jamaica Gleaner) A psychiatric evaluation and a social enquiry report have been ordered for the 16-year-old boy accused of slashing a six-year-old boy in his face and cutting off his penis on August 3 in White Horses, St Thomas.
Former Jamaican farm worker in Canada seeking compensation for injuries
(Jamaica Gleaner) A former Jamaican farm worker who says he developed a severe illness while working in Canada is seeking compensation for his injuries and for funds expended in relation to his participation in the programme.
Jamaica gets big promotion in Times Square
(Jamaica Observer) MINISTER of Tourism Edmund Bartlett was welcomed to Times Square, New York City, on Sunday with a billboard located on Broadway and 43rd Street, in the heart of the square, featuring a message for five minutes, exposing Jamaica to an international audience.
Jamaica: Mom in Fear after cops shoot, charge 15 year-old teen
(Jamaica Gleaner) The mother of a 15-year-old boy charged with breaches of the Firearms Act is expressing fear after releasing a video in which she blasted the police for shooting her son five times on Emancipation Day.
Canadian university wants more Jamaican students
(Jamaica Observer) Fewer than 10 Jamaicans attend Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, but international student recruitment officer at the institution, Jessica Brown, is hoping that will change with greater awareness of the programmes on offer.
Jamaican national among UN personnel killed in Libya car bombing
(Jamaica Observer) Jamaican Clive Peck was one of three United Nations (UN) staff members who died when a bomb-laden vehicle exploded Saturday outside a shopping mall in Libya’s eastern city of Benghazi.
Jamaica: Fire destroys Children’s Home facility
(Jamaica Observer) The looks on the faces of wards of the State whose Jamaica National Children’s Home was destroyed by fire on Friday told stories of anxiety and what they believe the future hold for them.
Jamaica: Holness’ statutory declaration reveals $161M in assets, $15M in income
(Jamaica Gleaner) The long-awaited statutory declaration of Prime Minister Andrew Holness shows that he and his family had an income of $15,569,477.41, assets totalling $161,254,055.89 and total liabilities of $22,218,182.61.
Opposition senator wants to allow use of Jamaican expletives in dancehalls
(Jamaica Observer) Dr Andre Haughton, Opposition senator, intends to move a motion which seeks to allow the use of Jamaican expletives in dancehalls.
Almost 1,000 applicants turn up for 16 jobs at new pharmacy in Jamaica
(Jamaica Observer) Close to 1,000 people have so far turned up to a job fair staged by Fontana Pharmacy to fill 16 positions at its new Waterloo Road location in St Andrew.
Crushing blow for Jamaican students who paid US$270,000 for summer jobs in US
(Jamaica Observer) Hundreds of Jamaican college and university students who were banking on landing jobs in the US this summer to save for their tuition when school reopens in September have found themselves with neither the promised jobs nor the US$1,500 they each paid to secure placement.
Jamaican cancer survivor wins award in the UK
(Jamaica Gleaner) Alfred Samuels, an advanced prostate cancer survivor, was the winner of the Ambassador of the Year Award given by Cancer Research UK (CRUK).
Jamaican Pastor and Rasta make peace after viral video of altercation
(Jamaica Observer) The Denham Town evangelist who was seen in a video being attacked by a Rastafarian man while delivering a spirited sermon in Arnett Gardens is calling the altercation a blessing.
Jamaican Dalton Fowles appointed Mastercard country manager for Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago
(Jamaica Gleaner) Technology company Mastercard yesterday announced Dalton Fowles as the country manager for Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago.
Jamaican artiste Vershon barred from Bermuda
(Jamaica Observer) Vershon was denied entry into Bermuda last Friday by immigration officials.
Large amounts of US$ cash shipped monthly from Jamaica causes concern
(Jamaica Observer) There is growing concerns within the financial sector over the large volumes of hard currency being shipped from Jamaica — upwards of $50 million monthly — which cannot adequately be justified.
Bob Marley’s widow leads Jamaican National Honours
(Jamaica Observer) Rita Marley, who steadfastly developed her husband’s legacy into a multi-million dollar brand, has been awarded the Order of Jamaica in this year’s National Honours and Awards, announced yesterday by the Jamaican government.
Jamaican dad worried about comments of son whose genitals were cut in attack
(Jamaica Observer) The father of a six-year-old who received cuts to his genitals in a vicious attack last week in White Horses, St Thomas, is trying to dissuade the lad from seeking to exact vengeance on the 16-year-old boy who is accused of committing the act.
Jamaica: Police probing video of alleged cross-dresser, dreadlocks
(Jamaica Observer) The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has launched an investigation to determine the origin of a video that is now circulating on social media, showing a policeman intervening in an altercation between a man sporting locks and another individual who appears to be a cross-dresser.
Jamaica: Church leaders distance themselves as disgraced pastor awaits sentencing on sex charges
(Jamaica Gleaner) The Kingston-based Harvest Temple Apostolic Church has vowed to press on, declaring that it has nothing to be ashamed of as its disgraced pastor awaits sentencing on sex-related charges after impregnating a 12-year-old girl.
Jamaican teen suspected of stabbing, cutting off 6-year-old’s penis
(Jamaica Gleaner) A six-year-old boy has been hospitalised after he was stabbed multiple times and his penis dismembered allegedly by a 16-year-old boy in White Horses, St Thomas, last Friday.
PM says Jamaicans have much to be thankful for despite increase in poverty
(Jamaica Gleaner) Despite just released data showing poverty increasing in Jamaica, Prime Minister Andrew Holness says citizens have much to be thankful for as the country gets ready to celebrate 57 years of Independence.
Jamaica Texaco dealer opens multilevel service station arcade
(Jamaica Gleaner) Petrol dealer Annette Wong-Lee says growing up in a clan of nine boys and two girls not only prepared her to hold her own, but to stand out in the tough world of the auto industry.
Once popular Jamaican broadcaster says sorry from prison
(Jamaica Observer) A once popular broadcaster, now serving 14 years in prison for an attack on his then lover, has admitted his wrong and is begging for forgiveness.
Jamaica: Quick-thinking soldiers save female student
(Jamaica Gleaner) A female student of the Flanker Skills Training Institute in Montego Bay, St James, is fortunate to be alive today thanks to a team of quick-thinking Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldiers.
Jamaica: Macka Diamond snubbed by Nicki Minaj?
(Jamaica Observer) Macka Diamond is puzzled as to why American rapper Nicki Minaj has not posted her entry into the Megatron Challenge.
Jamaican man who went on three-month killing spree sentenced
(Jamaica Observer) A man who embarked on a three-month killing spree in 2014 which claimed eight lives, has been sentenced to serve almost 800 months in prison before he becomes eligible for parole.
Jamaica: Drivers want 100% fare increase, say ministry’s GPS directive a violation of privacy
(Jamaica Observer) Several associations representing operators of public transportation have written to Prime Minister Andrew Holness, asking for a fare increase.
Traffic deaths still rising in Jamaica
(Jamaica Observer) It is no secret that road traffic deaths are rising rapidly in Jamaica, leaving public agencies like the Road Safety Unit (RSU) concerned that this year could well set a record.
Jamaica: Cocaine worth $4 .5 billion seized in two operations
(Jamaica Observer) The Narcotics Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force along with the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Coast Guard, between Sunday and Tuesday, seized more than 1,200 kilogrammes of cocaine worth approximately $4.5 billion in Kingston and St Thomas respectively.
Jamaica: Boyfriend allegedly kills teacher in domestic dispute
(Jamaica Observer) The Portland police are searching for a man who is alleged to have killed his girlfriend following a prolonged domestic dispute at David Lane in Port Antonio yesterday morning.
Jamaicans in the US celebrate the island’s 57th Independence Anniversary
(Jamaica Observer) The 57th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence is in the spotlight with Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica celebrating across the United States the island’s milestone of gaining independence from Britain on August 6, 1962.
Jamaica: Phillips backer says his wife deceived him with support for Bunting
(Jamaica Observer) Paul Burke, the outspoken former general secretary of the People’s National Party (PNP), has reacted with disbelief at the decision of his wife, Dr Angela Brown Burke, to endorse Peter Bunting over Dr Peter Phillips in the Opposition party’s presidential race.
Jamaica: Armed men kill mom, daughter in Eltham Park
(Jamaica Observer) A woman and her daughter were murdered at their home in Eltham Park, St Catherine on Sunday night.
Bounty Killer speaks out about mining in Jamaican community
(Jamaica Observer) Bounty Killer is taking a stand against mining in the Cockpit Country.
Jamaica: All passengers aboard Air Canada flight from Kingston searched at Toronto
(Jamaica Observer) TORONTO, CANADA — In what seemed an unprecedented operation, the entire plane load of passengers on Air Canada flight AC 1803 from Kingston, Jamaica, had every piece of their luggage searched and some items confiscated by customs agents at Pearson Toronto International Airport here in Canada.
Jamaican nationals sentenced for trying to smuggle cocaine through US airport
(Jamaica Observer) Two Jamaican men have received prison time in separate cases for trying to smuggle cocaine through North Carolina in their suitcases.
Nearly 50% of Jamaicans suffered from chikungunya virus during 2014 outbreak
(Jamaica Observer) The Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions (JSLC) says that about 45 per cent of Jamaicans suffered from the chikungunya virus (CHIKV) during the outbreak in 2014.
Jamaica: Opposition leadership race takes place tomorrow
(Jamaica Observer) Nomination of candidates in the People’s National Party (PNP) leadership challenge is scheduled to take place at the party’s headquarters on Old Hope Road tomorrow, Friday July 26.
Jay Ravers of Jamaican dance group ‘Ravers Clavers’ dies at 21
(Jamaica Observer) Jay Ravers, a member of popular dance group Ravers Clavers, died on July 14 of an unknown illness.
Private sector: Jamaica deserves best possible governance practices
(Jamaica Observer) Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) says it is deeply concerned at what appears to be the continuing neglect of the principles of good governance and the attempted redefinition of the standards required to maintain the moral legitimacy and authority of the state.
