Dead are 19-year-old Justin Summers and 17-year-old Corey Summers both of March Pen. The third man has not been identified.
Police say the milestone stands in stark contrast to the 11 murders reported during the corresponding period last year, underscoring a significant turnaround in public safety and crime reduction in the division. The accomplishment is being hailed as both historic and record-breaking, highlighting the success of strategic, community-focused policing.
The announcement was made by Agriculture Minister Floyd Green at the official launch of Farmers’ Month, which is observed every April. He said the initiative aims to establish 3,000 acres of fruit trees to replace those damaged during Hurricane Melissa.
Polish Opposition Leader and People’s National Party President Mark Golding has announced that Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Central Dennis Gordon is to step aside from the Public Accounts Committee and the Shadow Cabinet with immediate effect.
Mr. Gordon is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Jacden Limited.
The St. Ann’s Bay Traffic Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of two men and the injury of another in Runaway Bay, St. Ann today.
The deceased are Devon Richards of Pineapple Place, Ocho Rios and Tajay Evans of Browns Town.