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Police Officer Shot And Killed In Papine

A Police Officer was reportedly and killed in Papine St. Andrew on Friday night, meters away from the University Hospital of the West Indies. It is being reported that the Officer was off duty at the time when unknown assailants approached and shot him. More information as it becomes available.

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Dog Paw Shot

KINGSTON- According to reports by the Observer online – Reputed gang leader Christopher ‘Dog Paw’ Linton was reportedly shot by armed men in the community of Tavern in St Andrew on Saturday evening. Police sources say he was reportedly shot in the neck and was hospitalised.  Linton, who was in ...

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Hurricane Enrique Forms In The Pacific

The first hurricane for the season formed on Saturday off the Mexican coast and according to forecasters it was growing stronger and will potentially bring heavy rainfall.The US National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Enrique’s maximum sustained winds had risen to near 85 miles per hour Saturday and were expected to ...

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BREAKING NEWS: Helicopter Crash Landed In Portmore

There are reports of an Helicopter crash landed in Dunbeholden, St Catherine. The St. Catherine South Police confirmed reports. The incident occurred at about 2pm.No reports on whether there were any casualties as information is limited at this time. Emergency personnel are currently on the scene. More information as it ...

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UPDATE: Victim Of Bog Walk Gorge Accident Identified

The victim of this mornings fatal crash in the Bog Walk Gorge this morning has been identified. The accident occurred at approximately 9:15 am between a Toyota Fielder motor car and a Toyota Hiace passenger bus.Police reports states that she is 59 year old Valerie Ennis of the Whitehouse Housing ...

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MP George Wright Returned To Parliament This Afternoon

George Wright Westmoreland Central Member of Parliament returned to Gordon House this afternoon.Upon is return Wright sat briefly on Opposition benches a few moments before Gender Affairs Minister Olivia Grange made her contribution to the Sectoral Debate. Wright on Friday formal resigned the Jamaica Labour Party, he is also on ...

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Constants Spring Tax Office Closed Until Further Notice

St. Andrew Revenue Service Centre (Constant Spring Tax Office) was ordered closed today following a fire in the main building. See Full Bulletin from Tax Administration Jamaica Communications Unit: Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public, that a decision has been taken to close its St. Andrew Revenue ...

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