Murders in Jamaica down by 18.5%

1,138 people have been murdered in the country since the start of the year.

According to the police, the figure recorded up to Saturday, December 28, is 259 fewer, than the 1,397 murders recorded in the similar time last year.

Murders have been reduced by 18.5%.

St. James had the highest number of murders with 125 followed by St. Andrew South, with 118.

Portland recorded the least murders with 13.

Meanwhile, incidents of rape and robbery decreased.

Cases of rape declined by 129 and robberies went down by 165.

The number of break-ins, however, increased by 6.

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91 y/o woman perishes in house fire in Bluefields, Westmoreland 

1,138 people have been murdered in the country since the start of the year.

According to the police, the figure recorded up to Saturday, December 28, is 259 fewer, than the 1,397 murders recorded in the similar time last year.

Murders have been reduced by 18.5%.

St. James had the highest number of murders with 125 followed by St. Andrew South, with 118.

Portland recorded the least murders with 13.

Meanwhile, incidents of rape and robbery decreased.

Cases of rape declined by 129 and robberies went down by 165.

The number of break-ins, however, increased by 6.

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Four people killed in motor vehicle crashes across the island on Christmas Day

1,138 people have been murdered in the country since the start of the year.

According to the police, the figure recorded up to Saturday, December 28, is 259 fewer, than the 1,397 murders recorded in the similar time last year.

Murders have been reduced by 18.5%.

St. James had the highest number of murders with 125 followed by St. Andrew South, with 118.

Portland recorded the least murders with 13.

Meanwhile, incidents of rape and robbery decreased.

Cases of rape declined by 129 and robberies went down by 165.

The number of break-ins, however, increased by 6.

Read More

Health Minister urges motorists to refrain from drinking and driving this festive season

1,138 people have been murdered in the country since the start of the year.

According to the police, the figure recorded up to Saturday, December 28, is 259 fewer, than the 1,397 murders recorded in the similar time last year.

Murders have been reduced by 18.5%.

St. James had the highest number of murders with 125 followed by St. Andrew South, with 118.

Portland recorded the least murders with 13.

Meanwhile, incidents of rape and robbery decreased.

Cases of rape declined by 129 and robberies went down by 165.

The number of break-ins, however, increased by 6.

Read More

Police probing suspected drowning of an 83 y/o man at Grandpa Falls in Trinityville, St. Thomas, yesterday

1,138 people have been murdered in the country since the start of the year.

According to the police, the figure recorded up to Saturday, December 28, is 259 fewer, than the 1,397 murders recorded in the similar time last year.

Murders have been reduced by 18.5%.

St. James had the highest number of murders with 125 followed by St. Andrew South, with 118.

Portland recorded the least murders with 13.

Meanwhile, incidents of rape and robbery decreased.

Cases of rape declined by 129 and robberies went down by 165.

The number of break-ins, however, increased by 6.

Read More

NWC outlines plans to ensure there is consistent water supply across the country during the Christmas period

1,138 people have been murdered in the country since the start of the year.

According to the police, the figure recorded up to Saturday, December 28, is 259 fewer, than the 1,397 murders recorded in the similar time last year.

Murders have been reduced by 18.5%.

St. James had the highest number of murders with 125 followed by St. Andrew South, with 118.

Portland recorded the least murders with 13.

Meanwhile, incidents of rape and robbery decreased.

Cases of rape declined by 129 and robberies went down by 165.

The number of break-ins, however, increased by 6.

Read More

Small Business Association calls on Government to intervene to ensure banks comply with BOJ’s policy changes

1,138 people have been murdered in the country since the start of the year.

According to the police, the figure recorded up to Saturday, December 28, is 259 fewer, than the 1,397 murders recorded in the similar time last year.

Murders have been reduced by 18.5%.

St. James had the highest number of murders with 125 followed by St. Andrew South, with 118.

Portland recorded the least murders with 13.

Meanwhile, incidents of rape and robbery decreased.

Cases of rape declined by 129 and robberies went down by 165.

The number of break-ins, however, increased by 6.

Read More

Over 50 south coast farmers receive $2.2M in grants to recover from Hurricane Beryl

1,138 people have been murdered in the country since the start of the year.

According to the police, the figure recorded up to Saturday, December 28, is 259 fewer, than the 1,397 murders recorded in the similar time last year.

Murders have been reduced by 18.5%.

St. James had the highest number of murders with 125 followed by St. Andrew South, with 118.

Portland recorded the least murders with 13.

Meanwhile, incidents of rape and robbery decreased.

Cases of rape declined by 129 and robberies went down by 165.

The number of break-ins, however, increased by 6.

Read More

Clarendon man charged with arson after setting fire to house following dispute

1,138 people have been murdered in the country since the start of the year.

According to the police, the figure recorded up to Saturday, December 28, is 259 fewer, than the 1,397 murders recorded in the similar time last year.

Murders have been reduced by 18.5%.

St. James had the highest number of murders with 125 followed by St. Andrew South, with 118.

Portland recorded the least murders with 13.

Meanwhile, incidents of rape and robbery decreased.

Cases of rape declined by 129 and robberies went down by 165.

The number of break-ins, however, increased by 6.

Read More

National Security Minister reveals that a significant number of the cameras on the JamaicaEye network are malfunctioning

1,138 people have been murdered in the country since the start of the year.

According to the police, the figure recorded up to Saturday, December 28, is 259 fewer, than the 1,397 murders recorded in the similar time last year.

Murders have been reduced by 18.5%.

St. James had the highest number of murders with 125 followed by St. Andrew South, with 118.

Portland recorded the least murders with 13.

Meanwhile, incidents of rape and robbery decreased.

Cases of rape declined by 129 and robberies went down by 165.

The number of break-ins, however, increased by 6.

Read More