The third police officer charged with the murder of a 29-year-old tiler in Red Hills, St. Andrew, has been offered bail in the sum of $1 million.
Read more: Third Policeman Charged with Murder of Red Hills Tiler Granted Bail
A policeman was shot in the face by gunmen in Linstead, St Catherine on Monday afternoon.
Reports are that the inspector accosted a man who aroused his suspicion, and, during the confrontation, the man pulled a gun and fired, hitting the policeman.
The cop has been admitted to hospital in stable condition.
Several senior officers are at the scene.
Reports reachingE are that the gunmen surprised the cop and shot him.
He managed to draw his service firearm and shot one of the gunmen.
Three children died and a fourth suffered critical injuries during a fire which destroyed their home in Springfield, Westmoreland.
Read more: Three Children Perish in House Fire, Fourth Hospitalised in Westmoreland
The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has admitted that it is facing challenges as it seeks to cope with the increase in passenger load with the reopening of schools.
Read more: JUTC Facing Challenges at Start of New School Year
The 2022/2023 academic year officially gets underway today and the Minister of Education Ministry has expressed confidence that adequate preparations have been made for the resumption of classes.
Read more: Education Minister Confident at Start of New School Year