Archive: February 2025

By Mishka Spence

The St. Catherine business community continues to be affected by recent unrest in Spanish Town, with loss estimated to be in the millions.

There was an upsurge in crime and violence in the area last month, following the fatal shooting of alleged One Order gang leader, Othniel “Thickman” Lobban.

The situation escalated last week, following two separate fatal shooting incidents, which left 3 people dead, a protest by residents, as well as the murder of an alleged extortionist in the area.

This resulted in several businesses shuttering their doors early Friday.

A curfew was imposed and it remains in effect until 6:00 P.M., tomorrow.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, President of the St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce Dennis Robotham, noted that while Spanish Town is not directly affected by the current flare-up, the incidents have caused business operators to lose millions of dollars.

This as potential customers opt to avoid the area.

Robotham said the police continue to work with residents and the business community to restore normality.

By Mishka Spence

The St. Catherine business community continues to be affected by recent unrest in Spanish Town, with loss estimated to be in the millions.

There was an upsurge in crime and violence in the area last month, following the fatal shooting of alleged One Order gang leader, Othniel “Thickman” Lobban.

The situation escalated last week, following two separate fatal shooting incidents, which left 3 people dead, a protest by residents, as well as the murder of an alleged extortionist in the area.

This resulted in several businesses shuttering their doors early Friday.

A curfew was imposed and it remains in effect until 6:00 P.M., tomorrow.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, President of the St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce Dennis Robotham, noted that while Spanish Town is not directly affected by the current flare-up, the incidents have caused business operators to lose millions of dollars.

This as potential customers opt to avoid the area.

Robotham said the police continue to work with residents and the business community to restore normality.

By Mishka Spence

The St. Catherine business community continues to be affected by recent unrest in Spanish Town, with loss estimated to be in the millions.

There was an upsurge in crime and violence in the area last month, following the fatal shooting of alleged One Order gang leader, Othniel “Thickman” Lobban.

The situation escalated last week, following two separate fatal shooting incidents, which left 3 people dead, a protest by residents, as well as the murder of an alleged extortionist in the area.

This resulted in several businesses shuttering their doors early Friday.

A curfew was imposed and it remains in effect until 6:00 P.M., tomorrow.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, President of the St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce Dennis Robotham, noted that while Spanish Town is not directly affected by the current flare-up, the incidents have caused business operators to lose millions of dollars.

This as potential customers opt to avoid the area.

Robotham said the police continue to work with residents and the business community to restore normality.

By Mishka Spence

The St. Catherine business community continues to be affected by recent unrest in Spanish Town, with loss estimated to be in the millions.

There was an upsurge in crime and violence in the area last month, following the fatal shooting of alleged One Order gang leader, Othniel “Thickman” Lobban.

The situation escalated last week, following two separate fatal shooting incidents, which left 3 people dead, a protest by residents, as well as the murder of an alleged extortionist in the area.

This resulted in several businesses shuttering their doors early Friday.

A curfew was imposed and it remains in effect until 6:00 P.M., tomorrow.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, President of the St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce Dennis Robotham, noted that while Spanish Town is not directly affected by the current flare-up, the incidents have caused business operators to lose millions of dollars.

This as potential customers opt to avoid the area.

Robotham said the police continue to work with residents and the business community to restore normality.