Crime
November 25, 2023
25-Year-Old Man Dies in President Kennedy Drive Road Traffic Collision in St Michael
A 25-year-old man died in a road traffic collision in St Michael. The incident involved a car with four occupants and the deceased, who was riding a scooter. Police are investigating.
November 24, 2023
Oscar Pistorius Set to Be Released on Parole After 11 Years for Girlfriend's Murder
Former Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius is set to be released on parole on January 5, 2024, after serving time for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Authorities will monitor him, and he will need to notify his parole officer if he wants to change residence or find a job. Pistorius will also attend therapy sessions and has been forgiven by Reeva Steenkamp's mother, although she remains concerned for the safety of other women.
November 24, 2023
Businessman Faces Sentencing for Gun and Ammunition Found in Luggage - Latest News
Alan Patrick Simmons, a 65-year-old businessman, faces charges related to possessing a gun and ammunition without a valid license and attempting to export the gun without a license. Mitigation took place in court, with sentencing set for November 29.
November 24, 2023
Ensuring Safety and Security of Digital Banking: Financial Experts Allay Cyberattack Concerns
Financial experts assure customers that digital banking is secure amid concerns about cyberattacks. Financial institutions have invested heavily in security features to protect customer accounts.
November 23, 2023
States of Public Emergency Declared in Western and Central Parishes of Jamaica for Increased Safety and Security
"States of Public Emergency (SOE) have been declared in the western parishes of Hanover and St James, as well as the central parishes of St Catherine and Clarendon in Kingston, Jamaica."
November 23, 2023
Misplaced Guns at Survivors Bar and Chill Spot: Defense Witness Confesses Responsibility
"Defence witness testifies that he, not the accused, placed two guns in the spot where police found them at Survivors Bar and Chill Spot. Accused denies possession charges."
November 23, 2023
Former Workmates Engage in Study Group Dispute Resulting in Assault Charge: High Court Case
"High Court hears a case involving serious bodily harm as a man admits to beating his former workmate during a study group session. Details of the incident and court proceedings discussed."
November 22, 2023
Four Men Acquitted of 2014 Bridgetown Arcade Burglary Charges
Four men accused of a 2014 aggravated burglary in Bridgetown were released after the complainants no longer wished to pursue the case. The charges were dismissed by the court.
November 22, 2023
Floyd Alan Leacock Admits to Manslaughter in Death of 74-Year-Old Patrick Barker
"Floyd Alan Leacock admitted to manslaughter for the killing of Patrick Barker in his home. Details revealed Leacock's entry and attack, with family members subduing him until authorities arrived."
November 22, 2023
Guns, Ammunition, and Cannabis Found in Hidden Compartment of Roach Village Bar, Trial Continues
The trial of Dennis Alphonso Maynard continued in the No. 3 Supreme Court as guns, ammunition, and cannabis were found in a hidden compartment in the kitchen of Survivor's Bar in Roach Village, St. George. Maynard is facing charges for possession on October 6, 2018.
November 22, 2023
Murder Trial of Kason Kemar Edwards in Barbados Supreme Court No. 2 Set to Begin Promptly
"The murder trial of Kason Kemar Edwards is set to begin in Supreme Court No. 2, with Edwards pleading not guilty to the shooting death of Jason Husbands."
November 22, 2023
Man with History of Treatment Default Pleads Guilty to Elderly Man's Unlawful Killing in Schizophrenia Case
Floyd Allan Leacock, a 51-year-old man diagnosed with schizophrenia, pleaded guilty to the unlawful killing of an elderly man in 2019, but denied the charge of murder.