Privy Council: Anti-money laundering regime for attorneys is constitutional
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The UK-based Privy Council on Thursday ruled that Jamaica’s anti-money laundering law compelling attorneys to report instances of financial crimes in dealing with their clients “does not contravene constitutional rights”.
Noel Maitland murder case postponed until June
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The case against murder accused Constable Noel Maitland has been pushed back to June 12 due to a number of outstanding statements.
Maitland appeared in the Supreme Court on Thursday to answer to charges relating to the disappearance of his girlfriend, Donnalee Donaldson.
The court was told by the prosecution that four statements were outstanding, as well as material from the Communication Forensic CyberCrime Division (CFCD).
Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Jeremy Taylor, assured presiding judge Justice Vinnette Graham Allen that prosecutors "hope to get the statements by the end of April." The court was also told that they had received "certain documents" on Wednesday that were disclosed to the defence team.
Additionally, one of Maitland's attorneys, Chadwick Berry said the defence was only provided with transcripts of the audio file the prosecution said implicated Maitland, and not the audio.
This, Taylor assured, will be disclosed as well.
Berry also requested a renewed bail application for his client on the next court date due to concerns expressed by Maitland. This request was approved by the judge.
Over 5,500 e-tickets valuing $34.9m issued by JCF since new road rules
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As the police continue to enforce the new Road Traffic Act, a total of 5,533 e-tickets—amounting to $34.9 million—have been issued by law enforcers since the new road rules took effect on February 1.
New road rules aim to restore rule of law – PM
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Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, says enforcement of the new Road Traffic Act and Regulations is not about punishing people or collecting revenue, but restoring the rule of law.
Alleged NCB fraudster granted $5 million bail
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ST ANN, Jamaica – National Commercial Bank employee Khadene Thomas was granted bail in the sum of five million dollars when she appeared in the St Ann parish court on Thursday.
Previously deported Jamaican jailed for seven years in US on drug charges, illegal re-entry
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BALTIMORE, CMC – The United States Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) agency says a Jamaican national and felon, apprehended by ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Baltimore, has been jailed for seven years followed by five years of supervised release for drug charges and illegal re-entry into the United States.
Holness condemns rape and murder of Hanover schoolgirl
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed his outrage at the murder of nine-year-old Nikita Noel, saying the "horrifying murder is a shock to our collective conscience" and "can only be described as evil”.
Jimmy Cherizier zips through Haiti’s capital on the back of a motorcycle, flanked by young men wielding black and leopard-print masks and automatic weapons.
Man flees vehicle leaving behind US $1.4 million worth of ganja
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Police are seeking the driver of a red Honda Step Wagon after he allegedly fled his vehicle, leaving behind more than US$1 million worth of ganja.
Police seeking to establish motive in murder of architect
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The police are yet to establish a motive in the shooting death of architect Euchon Darling in St Andrew on Tuesday evening.
Body of 10-y-o Hanover schoolgirl found after mom reports her missing
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The Hanover police have launched a probe into the murder of a 10-year-old schoolgirl whose body was found in bushes, hours after her mother reported her missing to the police on Wednesday.
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SSL claims ex-employee visited Usain Bolt's office for help
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The board and management of scandal-hit brokerage firm Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) are denying a claim that they sought to dispose of assets amid an investigation into a multimillion-dollar fraud of accounts, including one held by eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt.
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SSL told to cease taking new business as far back as 2013
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More body cameras to help police in traffic management
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The procurement of 600 body cameras over the next two months is expected to bolster the police force’s evidence-gathering capacity and help challenge dubious claims of innocence from motorists ticketed for traffic violations.