“Suspensions are no longer enough!” – Opposition expresses outrage over Sunday’s Granville police fatal shooting
“Suspensions are no longer enough!” – Opposition expresses outrage over Sunday’s Granville police fatal shooting

Opposition Spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson, says that while he acknowledges the swift action of the Police High Command to interdict the officer involved in yesterday's fatal shooting in Granville, St. James, immediate suspensions are no longer enough. The incident, which resulted in

Westmoreland man charged after reportedly beating woman
Westmoreland man charged after reportedly beating woman

A twenty-year-old man is to face the court soon to answer to charges in relation to a physical dispute between him and a woman in Georges Plain, Westmoreland, on Sunday, May 10.He is Rayon Powell of Jane Marks Road, Georges Plain.

Transport and Finance Ministers to meet taxi operators today over outstanding fare increase
Transport and Finance Ministers to meet taxi operators today over outstanding fare increase

The Transport and Finance Ministers are to meet with public transport operators today as the operators grow increasingly impatient over the delays in implementing the second phase of the fare increase.

The Government approved a 35% fare increase in October 2023 implementing a 19% hike at that time.

Police officer interdicted following fatal shooting in Granville St.James yesterday
Police officer interdicted following fatal shooting in Granville St.James yesterday

The High Command of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has ordered the immediate interdiction of a police officer involved in a fatal shooting incident in Granville, St. James yesterday.

A release by the High Command stated that it is deeply concerned about the circumstances surrounding the fatal

Three men shot two fatally during alleged confrontation with police in Hague, Trelawny last evening
Three men shot two fatally during alleged confrontation with police in Hague, Trelawny last evening

The men have yet to be identified. Lawmen say the incident occurred about 8 P.M.

Four people arrested following seizure of firearm and ammunition in Rose Heights Montego Bay, St. James today
Four people arrested following seizure of firearm and ammunition in Rose Heights Montego Bay, St. James today

Reports are that at about 12:53 P.M., a police team armed with a warrant conducted a search of a premises. During the search of a bedroom, an Intratec 9MM Luger submachine gun, along with eleven 9MM rounds of ammunition, were found beneath a bed, hidden in a black knapsack.

Motorcyclist killed in crash along Sedburgh main road in Christiana, Manchester yesterday
Motorcyclist killed in crash along Sedburgh main road in Christiana, Manchester yesterday

The deceased is 20-year-old Valdie Thompson of Low River District Trelawny. Lawmen say about 9:50 AM Thompson was driving the motorcycle along the road when he crashed into a Toyota Probox motor car.

JTA President Mark Malabver calls for greater accountability for parents of students enrolled in PATH Programme
JTA President Mark Malabver calls for greater accountability for parents of students enrolled in PATH Programme

President of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) Mark Malabver is proposing greater accountability for parents of students enrolled in the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) Programme. Speaking to IRIE FM News, Mr. Malabver said many schools, particularly those with high

Minister of Labour and Social Security urges greater unity and accountability among workers as Jamaica marks Workers’ Week
Minister of Labour and Social Security urges greater unity and accountability among workers as Jamaica marks Workers’ Week

Workers’ Week 2026 is being observed from May 17 to 25, under the theme: “One People, One Purpose, In All Things Jamaica Wins.” Speaking during the National Labour Day Thanksgiving Service at the St. John’s Methodist Church in St. James, Mr. Charles praised workers across the island.

Teen boy charged for rape and house breaking in Portmore, St. Catherine
Teen boy charged for rape and house breaking in Portmore, St. Catherine

Reports from the Portmore police are that about 12:00 A.M. on January 1, the 13-year-old complainant returned home and discovered the boy inside her room. She reportedly instructed him to leave, but he refused.

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“Suspensions are no longer enough!” – Opposition expresses outrage over Sunday’s Granville police fatal shooting
Westmoreland man charged after reportedly beating woman
Transport and Finance Ministers to meet taxi operators today over outstanding fare increase
Police officer interdicted following fatal shooting in Granville St.James yesterday
Three men shot two fatally during alleged confrontation with police in Hague, Trelawny last evening
Four people arrested following seizure of firearm and ammunition in Rose Heights Montego Bay, St. James today
Motorcyclist killed in crash along Sedburgh main road in Christiana, Manchester yesterday
JTA President Mark Malabver calls for greater accountability for parents of students enrolled in PATH Programme
Minister of Labour and Social Security urges greater unity and accountability among workers as Jamaica marks Workers’ Week
Teen boy charged for rape and house breaking in Portmore, St. Catherine
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Monday, May 18, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments
Opposition Spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson, says that while he acknowledges the swift action of the Police High Command to interdict the officer involved in yesterday's fatal shooting in Granville, St. James, immediate suspensions are no longer enough. The incident, which resulted in the death of a woman, occurred in the afternoon and was captured on a closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera. The footage has gone viral on social media.
Monday, May 18, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments
A twenty-year-old man is to face the court soon to answer to charges in relation to a physical dispute between him and a woman in Georges Plain, Westmoreland, on Sunday, May 10.He is Rayon Powell of Jane Marks Road, Georges Plain.
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