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Karl Samuda, MP for St. Andrew North Central, has expressed grave concern about the fact the peace process in Park Lane has suffered a major setback with Saturday night's deadly attack by gunmen.
Investigators believe the shooting of seven people stemmed from an intra-gang dispute.
Two brothers were among three persons killed.
Mr. Samuda said that it was only recently he had praised the community for maintaining peace for an extended period.
“Absolute disappointment” was how the MP characterized his reaction to the shooting, adding that “it is going to take a lot of internal discussion and understanding of the specific reasons that led to it,” in order to restore peace to the traumatized community.
Nevertheless, he said he was committed to the endeavor, “to see if we can have the matters settled down again begin to enjoy the sort of peaceful atmosphere that had prevailed for such a long time
Following the shooting some residents of Park Lane moved out of the community.
SSP James Forbes back on the job following acquittal on criminal charges
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Senior Superintendent of Police James Forbes will return to his high-profile job this Wednesday following advice late last week from the Police Service Commission that he has been reinstated after being freed of corruption charges.
Reputed Gang Leader, Christopher Linton, has been freed by the Court of Appeal.
One of two police officers who were charged following a multi-million dollar robbery in Hellshire, St Catherine two years ago, has been freed.
Detectives assigned to the Half-Way-Tree Criminal Investigations Branch have
laid Murder charges against 64-year-old Delton Knight, businessman of Great House Circle,
Kingston 6 for the shooting death of his son at their business place on Gordon Town Road,
Kingston 6 on Monday, April 12.
Wheatley and Jackson spar over Portmore parish status
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Government and Opposition Members of Parliament continue to fiercely debate the Holness administration’s push to name Portmore Jamaica’s 15th parish.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Mathew Samuda, is dismissing a report in the print media that the government is currently conducting a gun amnesty.
Covid-19 – We’ve Come Too Far to Turn Back Now!
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By Andrew Clunis
Managing Editor
So despite all the protestations and confusion, Christmas happened! Covid-19 and all, Jamaican people still found a way to share with family and friends and enjoy good food, drink and fellowship.
Bolt awaits confirmation from MOH amid reports of positive COVID test
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Double sprint world record holder Usain Bolt is still awaiting official confirmation from Ministry of Health officials that he has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Medical Intern Dies on Job at Annotto Bay Hospital after Allegedly Performing 36-hour Shift
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The North-East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) has confirmed the death of one of its medical interns while on the job at the Annotto Bay Hospital in St Mary.
He has been identified as Dr. Yakeev Morris.
He was assigned to the Pediatric Department at the Annotto Bay Hospital.
It’s alleged, the 26-year-old doctor died while doing a 36-hour shift.
Reports are that yesterday Dr. Morris was accompanying a clinical team with the transfer of a neonate from the Pediatric Ward to the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston.
He reportedly complained of dizziness and feeling unwell.
Dr Morris subsequently collapsed and was unresponsive.
He was immediately taken to the Accident & Emergency Department where despite efforts by the medical team to resuscitate him he did not regain consciousness.
He was later pronounced dead.
The cause of death is unknown at this time.
NERHA says the Annotto Bay Hospital has started grief counseling sessions with staff members.
Efforts are also being made by the Hospital’s management to reach out to his family.
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States of Emergency to end in light of upcoming general elections
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Members of the Senate on Wednesday (August 12) approved Resolutions to end the States of Public Emergency (SOEs) that are currently in place in sections of the island.
Fear on the rise in East Kingston following killing of area leader
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Tensions are high in sections of East Kingston this afternoon following the killing of a well-known PNP activist and the reputed leader of the Burger Gully gang, Devon Murray.
Man charged with murder and illegal possession of firearm in Kingston
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The Kingston East Criminal Investigations Branch arrested and charged a man for the murder of 16-year-old Justin Foster of Harbour View in Kingston.
Jamaica reopened its borders today.