UPDATE: Police identify 5 people killed in Trelawny crash this morning

The police have identified the individuals who died in a motor vehicle crash along the North Coast Highway in Salt Marsh, Trelawny early this morning.

Speaking with IRIE FM News earlier today, Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr. Gary Mckenzie confirmed that the deceased include four males and one female.

They have been identified as: 22-year-old Ackem Roberts of Portmore, 42-year-old Dwayne Campbell of Spanish Town, Simone Minott also of Spanish Town, Quanardo Owens of Bridgeport, all located in St. Catherine, and Horace Tulloch whose address has not yet been confirmed.

According to police reports the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. and involved a white Toyota Hiace bus that was being operated as a public passenger vehicle.

Investigators have cited excessive speeding and driver inattention as possible causes of the crash.

In the meantime, Vice-Chairman of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Dr. Lucien Jones is urging Jamaicans to value life more when it comes to road safety.

So far, 194 people have died in road crashes since the start of the year.

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Five killed in early-morning crash on North Coast Highway in Trelawny

The police have identified the individuals who died in a motor vehicle crash along the North Coast Highway in Salt Marsh, Trelawny early this morning.

Speaking with IRIE FM News earlier today, Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr. Gary Mckenzie confirmed that the deceased include four males and one female.

They have been identified as: 22-year-old Ackem Roberts of Portmore, 42-year-old Dwayne Campbell of Spanish Town, Simone Minott also of Spanish Town, Quanardo Owens of Bridgeport, all located in St. Catherine, and Horace Tulloch whose address has not yet been confirmed.

According to police reports the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. and involved a white Toyota Hiace bus that was being operated as a public passenger vehicle.

Investigators have cited excessive speeding and driver inattention as possible causes of the crash.

In the meantime, Vice-Chairman of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Dr. Lucien Jones is urging Jamaicans to value life more when it comes to road safety.

So far, 194 people have died in road crashes since the start of the year.

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Suspect in teen’s killing in St. Thomas, fatally shot by police

The police have identified the individuals who died in a motor vehicle crash along the North Coast Highway in Salt Marsh, Trelawny early this morning.

Speaking with IRIE FM News earlier today, Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr. Gary Mckenzie confirmed that the deceased include four males and one female.

They have been identified as: 22-year-old Ackem Roberts of Portmore, 42-year-old Dwayne Campbell of Spanish Town, Simone Minott also of Spanish Town, Quanardo Owens of Bridgeport, all located in St. Catherine, and Horace Tulloch whose address has not yet been confirmed.

According to police reports the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. and involved a white Toyota Hiace bus that was being operated as a public passenger vehicle.

Investigators have cited excessive speeding and driver inattention as possible causes of the crash.

In the meantime, Vice-Chairman of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Dr. Lucien Jones is urging Jamaicans to value life more when it comes to road safety.

So far, 194 people have died in road crashes since the start of the year.

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TAJ mandates online filing for tax objections starting July 1

The police have identified the individuals who died in a motor vehicle crash along the North Coast Highway in Salt Marsh, Trelawny early this morning.

Speaking with IRIE FM News earlier today, Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr. Gary Mckenzie confirmed that the deceased include four males and one female.

They have been identified as: 22-year-old Ackem Roberts of Portmore, 42-year-old Dwayne Campbell of Spanish Town, Simone Minott also of Spanish Town, Quanardo Owens of Bridgeport, all located in St. Catherine, and Horace Tulloch whose address has not yet been confirmed.

According to police reports the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. and involved a white Toyota Hiace bus that was being operated as a public passenger vehicle.

Investigators have cited excessive speeding and driver inattention as possible causes of the crash.

In the meantime, Vice-Chairman of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Dr. Lucien Jones is urging Jamaicans to value life more when it comes to road safety.

So far, 194 people have died in road crashes since the start of the year.

Read More

Marine police probe suspected drowning after vehicle plunges off Portmore Causeway

The police have identified the individuals who died in a motor vehicle crash along the North Coast Highway in Salt Marsh, Trelawny early this morning.

Speaking with IRIE FM News earlier today, Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr. Gary Mckenzie confirmed that the deceased include four males and one female.

They have been identified as: 22-year-old Ackem Roberts of Portmore, 42-year-old Dwayne Campbell of Spanish Town, Simone Minott also of Spanish Town, Quanardo Owens of Bridgeport, all located in St. Catherine, and Horace Tulloch whose address has not yet been confirmed.

According to police reports the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. and involved a white Toyota Hiace bus that was being operated as a public passenger vehicle.

Investigators have cited excessive speeding and driver inattention as possible causes of the crash.

In the meantime, Vice-Chairman of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Dr. Lucien Jones is urging Jamaicans to value life more when it comes to road safety.

So far, 194 people have died in road crashes since the start of the year.

Read More

Golding urges PM Holness to address spike of neonatal deaths at Victoria Jubilee Hospital

The police have identified the individuals who died in a motor vehicle crash along the North Coast Highway in Salt Marsh, Trelawny early this morning.

Speaking with IRIE FM News earlier today, Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr. Gary Mckenzie confirmed that the deceased include four males and one female.

They have been identified as: 22-year-old Ackem Roberts of Portmore, 42-year-old Dwayne Campbell of Spanish Town, Simone Minott also of Spanish Town, Quanardo Owens of Bridgeport, all located in St. Catherine, and Horace Tulloch whose address has not yet been confirmed.

According to police reports the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. and involved a white Toyota Hiace bus that was being operated as a public passenger vehicle.

Investigators have cited excessive speeding and driver inattention as possible causes of the crash.

In the meantime, Vice-Chairman of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Dr. Lucien Jones is urging Jamaicans to value life more when it comes to road safety.

So far, 194 people have died in road crashes since the start of the year.

Read More

Opposition urges Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton to improve rural healthcare access

The police have identified the individuals who died in a motor vehicle crash along the North Coast Highway in Salt Marsh, Trelawny early this morning.

Speaking with IRIE FM News earlier today, Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr. Gary Mckenzie confirmed that the deceased include four males and one female.

They have been identified as: 22-year-old Ackem Roberts of Portmore, 42-year-old Dwayne Campbell of Spanish Town, Simone Minott also of Spanish Town, Quanardo Owens of Bridgeport, all located in St. Catherine, and Horace Tulloch whose address has not yet been confirmed.

According to police reports the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. and involved a white Toyota Hiace bus that was being operated as a public passenger vehicle.

Investigators have cited excessive speeding and driver inattention as possible causes of the crash.

In the meantime, Vice-Chairman of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Dr. Lucien Jones is urging Jamaicans to value life more when it comes to road safety.

So far, 194 people have died in road crashes since the start of the year.

Read More

Ocho Rios and Brown’s Town in St. Ann to benefit from construction of two new health centres

The police have identified the individuals who died in a motor vehicle crash along the North Coast Highway in Salt Marsh, Trelawny early this morning.

Speaking with IRIE FM News earlier today, Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr. Gary Mckenzie confirmed that the deceased include four males and one female.

They have been identified as: 22-year-old Ackem Roberts of Portmore, 42-year-old Dwayne Campbell of Spanish Town, Simone Minott also of Spanish Town, Quanardo Owens of Bridgeport, all located in St. Catherine, and Horace Tulloch whose address has not yet been confirmed.

According to police reports the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. and involved a white Toyota Hiace bus that was being operated as a public passenger vehicle.

Investigators have cited excessive speeding and driver inattention as possible causes of the crash.

In the meantime, Vice-Chairman of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Dr. Lucien Jones is urging Jamaicans to value life more when it comes to road safety.

So far, 194 people have died in road crashes since the start of the year.

Read More

Health Minister urges expectant mothers to take greater responsibility for their well-being

The police have identified the individuals who died in a motor vehicle crash along the North Coast Highway in Salt Marsh, Trelawny early this morning.

Speaking with IRIE FM News earlier today, Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr. Gary Mckenzie confirmed that the deceased include four males and one female.

They have been identified as: 22-year-old Ackem Roberts of Portmore, 42-year-old Dwayne Campbell of Spanish Town, Simone Minott also of Spanish Town, Quanardo Owens of Bridgeport, all located in St. Catherine, and Horace Tulloch whose address has not yet been confirmed.

According to police reports the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. and involved a white Toyota Hiace bus that was being operated as a public passenger vehicle.

Investigators have cited excessive speeding and driver inattention as possible causes of the crash.

In the meantime, Vice-Chairman of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Dr. Lucien Jones is urging Jamaicans to value life more when it comes to road safety.

So far, 194 people have died in road crashes since the start of the year.

Read More

Jamaica Civil Service Association not satisfied with announced 7.5% salary increase for public sector workers

The police have identified the individuals who died in a motor vehicle crash along the North Coast Highway in Salt Marsh, Trelawny early this morning.

Speaking with IRIE FM News earlier today, Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr. Gary Mckenzie confirmed that the deceased include four males and one female.

They have been identified as: 22-year-old Ackem Roberts of Portmore, 42-year-old Dwayne Campbell of Spanish Town, Simone Minott also of Spanish Town, Quanardo Owens of Bridgeport, all located in St. Catherine, and Horace Tulloch whose address has not yet been confirmed.

According to police reports the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. and involved a white Toyota Hiace bus that was being operated as a public passenger vehicle.

Investigators have cited excessive speeding and driver inattention as possible causes of the crash.

In the meantime, Vice-Chairman of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Dr. Lucien Jones is urging Jamaicans to value life more when it comes to road safety.

So far, 194 people have died in road crashes since the start of the year.

Read More