Poisoned! - Mother and daughter reeling from lead exposure
Years after the Fraser's Content community in St. Catherine has been rid of lead in the soil and one mother has moved from the neighbourhood, she and her daughter are still reeling from the effects of the girl being poisoned.
Danhai arrested
The police have arrested well-known businessman and People's National Party activist Danhai Williams for questioning in relation to "activities" in the war-torn east Kingston community. He was taken into custody some time after 8:00 last night.
Schools hiding crime - Principals prefer to protect image
The police are accusing some schools of covering up crimes in order to protect their image and for failing to deal with indiscipline. According to Superintendent Norman Heywood of the Corporate Strategy and Planning Unit...
Killed for gas
A man was shot and killed on Monday by a police officer, allegedly during a quarrel about petrol. The matter, which is now being probed by the Bureau of Special Investigation (BSI), is said to have turned deadly after the man pulled a knife...
Razr thief awaits sentencing
western bureau: The Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court is awaiting a social enquiry report before sentencing a teenager who stole a $22,000 Motorola Razr cellular phone from a woman. Eighteen-year-old Toshane Willie of a St. James address...
Bail denied for rape accused
western bureau: A 27-year-old Lilliput, St. James man, accused of raping a teenager at knifepoint before stealing her cellular phone, will remain behind bars until November 29. Courtney Trail, who recently retained legal representation....
The thrill of the hunt
Though some animal rights activists view bird shooting as a brutal, heartless activity, it still remains one of the most popular pastimes in Jamaica. Though shooting is only allowed during a strictly-regulated period of time...
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