DID $800 TICKET KILL CABBIE? - Driver became ill after police spot check
A St Ann taxi driver died at the St Ann's Bay Hospital last week when he became ill after being ticketed by traffic cops in the parish. On December 7, the cabbie had to be rushed to the hospital by the police who had given him a $800 ticket...
Haile Selassie receives another donation from Rootz
Last week Thursday, the Rootz Foundation continued its support for the Haile Selassie High School with another donation. The donation of US$1,100 was made by Dr Michael Barnett of Rootz Foundation to Claney Barnett...
Footballer murdered
Former national female footballer, Bernadette 'Lorraine' Mair, was shot and killed by a gunman in downtown, Montego Bay, St James. "This is absolutely shocking," said Jamaica Football Federation ...
Leniency for man accused of assaulting mom
Teddy Phillips, a man accused of assaulting his elderly mother, was lucky to walk out of court a free man after his sister pleaded for his release.
Developer on fraud charge
A man accused of conning at least three people out of millions of dollars appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court on Tuesday. Raymond Morgan is facing three counts of obtaining money by means of false pretence.
Housebreaker chopped to death
An unidentified man believed to be of unsound mind was hacked to death by a mob after he invaded the house of a couple and destroyed their possessions, in Rhoden Hall, Kellits, Clarendon, on Tuesday night.
Man jailed for assault
Spanish Town: A St Catherine man, who was overheard telling persons that he either wanted to be sentenced or "dem done wid mi case now", had his wish granted in the Spanish Town Resident Magistrate's Court when he was given six months'...
Convict's pleas fall on deaf ears
Santa Cruz: A 36-year-old woman caught stealing grocery items at a supermarket in St Elizabeth cried and begged not to be sent to prison, but, despite her relentless plea, she was sentenced to three months' hard labour...
Alleged phone thief gets bail
A man accused of robbing three Holy Trinity High School students of their cellphones, last month, was granted bail when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court on Monday.
DRF gets newly elected board
A new board has been elected to guide policymaking for the Dispute Resolution Foundation (DRF) over the next year, with a commitment to expand the services of the private, not-for-profit company.
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