Police Commissioner: Murders Down by 13%

Police Commissioner: Murders Down by 13%

Newly Minted Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake has just announced a continued reduction in murders for the first quarter of 2024. He says there’s reduction in major crimes with murders down by 13 per cent and shootings down by 4 per cent when compared to the...
Eclipse Viewing Safety: Dos and Don’ts

Eclipse Viewing Safety: Dos and Don’ts

North America will witness its second total solar eclipse in the span of seven years on April 8th. During this event, the moon will pass over the surface of the sun, casting a shadow over a wide area of the Earth below. Here are five Dos and Don’ts to consider...
Lowe’s Lead: Parliament Gets New Clerk

Lowe’s Lead: Parliament Gets New Clerk

It’s a new high for Ms. Lowe. Attorney Colleen Lowe has been elevated to Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, effective today. Her appointment follows the retirement of Valerie Curtis on Saturday. The new House Clerk studied law at Hertfordshire University and the...
Residents Call for Girls Town to Reopen 

Residents Call for Girls Town to Reopen 

Residents of Maxfield Park are urging the government and the relevant stakeholders to get the Girls’ Town Training Institute back in operation. The institute has been closed for a number of years, but the locals say it benefited the community in more ways than...
St James Police Seize Guns & Ammo; Arrest Wanted Man

St James Police Seize Guns & Ammo; Arrest Wanted Man

Two rifles and four magazines were seized by a joint police-military team during a targeted operation in Mount Salem, St James today (Thursday, April 4, 2024). The St James Police, in collaboration with the Caribbean Search Centre and members of the Jamaica Defence...