436 people murdered up to August 23

By Marlene Freeman

436 people were murdered as at Saturday, August 23.

This represents a 43% decline in murders compared to the same period last year.

According to the latest crime data from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, this is 329 fewer than the 765 recorded in the corresponding period.

The St. Andrew South Police Division had the highest number of murders with 52, followed by St. Catherine South and St Ann, both with 38.

Portland had the least with 8, followed by Trelawny with 9.

The Constabulary is also reporting that rape cases declined by 69.

Meanwhile, robberies went up by 46 and break-ins increased by 159.

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Opposition Spokesman on Transport Mikael Phillips says Road Traffic Act will be reviewed under PNP administration

By Marlene Freeman

436 people were murdered as at Saturday, August 23.

This represents a 43% decline in murders compared to the same period last year.

According to the latest crime data from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, this is 329 fewer than the 765 recorded in the corresponding period.

The St. Andrew South Police Division had the highest number of murders with 52, followed by St. Catherine South and St Ann, both with 38.

Portland had the least with 8, followed by Trelawny with 9.

The Constabulary is also reporting that rape cases declined by 69.

Meanwhile, robberies went up by 46 and break-ins increased by 159.

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Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says rural school buses ready to roll out next week

By Marlene Freeman

436 people were murdered as at Saturday, August 23.

This represents a 43% decline in murders compared to the same period last year.

According to the latest crime data from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, this is 329 fewer than the 765 recorded in the corresponding period.

The St. Andrew South Police Division had the highest number of murders with 52, followed by St. Catherine South and St Ann, both with 38.

Portland had the least with 8, followed by Trelawny with 9.

The Constabulary is also reporting that rape cases declined by 69.

Meanwhile, robberies went up by 46 and break-ins increased by 159.

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PM Holness says next JLP administration will create special window to allow churches without land titles to have issue resolved

By Marlene Freeman

436 people were murdered as at Saturday, August 23.

This represents a 43% decline in murders compared to the same period last year.

According to the latest crime data from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, this is 329 fewer than the 765 recorded in the corresponding period.

The St. Andrew South Police Division had the highest number of murders with 52, followed by St. Catherine South and St Ann, both with 38.

Portland had the least with 8, followed by Trelawny with 9.

The Constabulary is also reporting that rape cases declined by 69.

Meanwhile, robberies went up by 46 and break-ins increased by 159.

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JLP Candidate for St. James West Central Marlene Malahoo Forte promises more meetings with constituents if re-elected

By Marlene Freeman

436 people were murdered as at Saturday, August 23.

This represents a 43% decline in murders compared to the same period last year.

According to the latest crime data from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, this is 329 fewer than the 765 recorded in the corresponding period.

The St. Andrew South Police Division had the highest number of murders with 52, followed by St. Catherine South and St Ann, both with 38.

Portland had the least with 8, followed by Trelawny with 9.

The Constabulary is also reporting that rape cases declined by 69.

Meanwhile, robberies went up by 46 and break-ins increased by 159.

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District constables urged to serve with integrity and dedication

By Marlene Freeman

436 people were murdered as at Saturday, August 23.

This represents a 43% decline in murders compared to the same period last year.

According to the latest crime data from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, this is 329 fewer than the 765 recorded in the corresponding period.

The St. Andrew South Police Division had the highest number of murders with 52, followed by St. Catherine South and St Ann, both with 38.

Portland had the least with 8, followed by Trelawny with 9.

The Constabulary is also reporting that rape cases declined by 69.

Meanwhile, robberies went up by 46 and break-ins increased by 159.

Read More

Family seeking public’s help to locate missing Trelawny man

By Marlene Freeman

436 people were murdered as at Saturday, August 23.

This represents a 43% decline in murders compared to the same period last year.

According to the latest crime data from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, this is 329 fewer than the 765 recorded in the corresponding period.

The St. Andrew South Police Division had the highest number of murders with 52, followed by St. Catherine South and St Ann, both with 38.

Portland had the least with 8, followed by Trelawny with 9.

The Constabulary is also reporting that rape cases declined by 69.

Meanwhile, robberies went up by 46 and break-ins increased by 159.

Read More

Threats of industrial action by contracted drivers and mechanics at JFB averted as management and union reach agreement

By Marlene Freeman

436 people were murdered as at Saturday, August 23.

This represents a 43% decline in murders compared to the same period last year.

According to the latest crime data from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, this is 329 fewer than the 765 recorded in the corresponding period.

The St. Andrew South Police Division had the highest number of murders with 52, followed by St. Catherine South and St Ann, both with 38.

Portland had the least with 8, followed by Trelawny with 9.

The Constabulary is also reporting that rape cases declined by 69.

Meanwhile, robberies went up by 46 and break-ins increased by 159.

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JLP election manifesto to be released on Sunday during mass rally in St. James

By Marlene Freeman

436 people were murdered as at Saturday, August 23.

This represents a 43% decline in murders compared to the same period last year.

According to the latest crime data from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, this is 329 fewer than the 765 recorded in the corresponding period.

The St. Andrew South Police Division had the highest number of murders with 52, followed by St. Catherine South and St Ann, both with 38.

Portland had the least with 8, followed by Trelawny with 9.

The Constabulary is also reporting that rape cases declined by 69.

Meanwhile, robberies went up by 46 and break-ins increased by 159.

Read More

Six of 9 men who escaped from Constant Spring lockup in St. Andrew back in custody

By Marlene Freeman

436 people were murdered as at Saturday, August 23.

This represents a 43% decline in murders compared to the same period last year.

According to the latest crime data from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, this is 329 fewer than the 765 recorded in the corresponding period.

The St. Andrew South Police Division had the highest number of murders with 52, followed by St. Catherine South and St Ann, both with 38.

Portland had the least with 8, followed by Trelawny with 9.

The Constabulary is also reporting that rape cases declined by 69.

Meanwhile, robberies went up by 46 and break-ins increased by 159.

Read More