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Man who promised teen girl modelling job and forced her to do porn, to serve 11 years in prison

A man who reportedly lured a teenage girl with promises of a modelling job and then forced her to engage in pornography was sentenced to 11 years imprisonment.

Keron Watson was sentenced yesterday by Justice Bertram in the St. James Parish Court.

Father to face court after 13yo son found with his licensed gun at school

A St. James licensed firearm holder is to face the court soon after his 13-year-old son was found with the weapon at school.
63-year-old Richard Henry, a farmer of Irwin Meadows in the parish has been charged with negligent loss of a firearm and failure to store a firearm properly.

Normality returns to Decameron Beach Hotel following strike by some workers on Friday

Normal operations have resumed at the Decameron Beach Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, following industrial action taken by some employees, this morning.

The workers were reportedly upset over issues related to their wages and working conditions.

Court rules South Trelawny MP Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert has a case to answer over omitted assets in her declarations

Embattled Member of Parliament for South Trelawny, Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, must face trial in relation to charges laid against her following an Integrity Commission report into her assets.

Parish Court Judge Leighton Morris handed down the decision today.

Jamaica records decline in visitor arrivals between September and November, this year

Jamaica recorded a decline in visitor arrivals between September and November this year.

This was revealed by Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Keith Duncan, at a press briefing this morning.

Bureau of Standards reactivates Aggregates Technical Committee to support national road repair efforts

In a release today, the BSJ said the move is part of its commitment to ensuring the quality and durability of the materials used for road construction and repair.

Aggregates, a critical component in road building, are governed by standards established by the bureau to maintain consistency, performance,

Discussions between junior doctors and government regarding overtime and retroactive payments, to continue next week

Discussions between the island's junior doctors and the government regarding overtime remuneration and retroactive payments owed are to continue next week.

The Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association (JMDA) has been meeting with representatives from the Ministries of Health, Labour, and Finance since Monday,

Education Ministry condemns shooting deaths of two high school boys in Stony Hill St. Andrew, last night

The Education Ministry has condemned the killing of two high school boys at Airy Castle Road in Stony Hill, St. Andrew, last night.

Dead are 16-year-old Niquan Whitely of Meadowbrook High and 14-year-old Jumain Henry of Oberlin High.

Yankey Boy backs down after hunger strike over Vybz Kartel

Nearly three weeks after his hunger strike protesting Vybz Kartel’s inclusion during Carnival Week, Soca artiste Yankey Boy has shifted his stance.

Laalee sends cryptic warning

Dancehall deejay Laalee recently went live, sharing a cryptic message aimed at an industry player he accused of repeatedly hindering his success.

Man who promised teen girl modelling job and forced her to do porn, to serve 11 years in prison

Saturday, December 14, 2024 Patrice Walters News No comments

A man who reportedly lured a teenage girl with promises of a modelling job and then forced her to engage in pornography was sentenced to 11 years imprisonment. Keron Watson was sentenced yesterday by Justice Bertram in the St. James Parish Court.

Father to face court after 13yo son found with his licensed gun at school

Saturday, December 14, 2024 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

A St. James licensed firearm holder is to face the court soon after his 13-year-old son was found with the weapon at school. 63-year-old Richard Henry, a farmer of Irwin Meadows in the parish has been charged with negligent loss of a firearm and failure to store a firearm properly.