Woman cop charged in rape, robbery case in St Elizabeth
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A woman constable has been charged in connection with an ongoing investigation of rape and robbery, allegedly committed by another member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, in Black River, St Elizabeth on January 30.
As the Government seeks to vastly increase the number of affordable housing units entering the market, the State-owned National Housing Trust will introduce a new financing model which will entail partner arrangements with regulated mortgage-lending institutions during the 2023/24 financial year.
Shelly, Asafa praise Sigma Run's role in nation-building
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Jamaica's sprint great Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and former superstar Asafa Powell are lauding the Caribbean's largest road race, the Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run, for its extraordinary contribution to nation-building.
FID welcomes Privy Council ruling on money laundering
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Financial Investigations Division (FID) Chief Technical Director Selvin Haye says Thursday's Privy Council judgment backing Jamaica's anti-money laundering regime, which compels attorneys to report instances of financial crimes when dealing with their clients, is a positive for the agency which ferrets out financial crimes.
Jamaican 'Mastermind' extradited from Panama to US on lottery scam charges
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PANAMA CITY, Panama (CMC) – The authorities in Panama have extradited a 31-year-old Jamaican man to the United States where he will face charges of defrauding several senior citizens of millions of dollars in a lottery scam.
INDECOM repeats call for police body-worn cameras
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he Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is repeating its call for all members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on operation, to be equipped with body-worn cameras.
Twenty-six-year-old Tishan Samuels, a Client Care Officer at Sagicor, was arrested and charged by fraud squad detectives on Thursday, February 09, for the offenses of larceny as a servant, conspiracy to defraud and access with the intent to commit or facilitate the commission of an offense.
Former People’s National Party (PNP) Senator, Delano Franklyn, has died.
Minister with responsibility for Water, Matthew Samuda, has stated that Jamaica is currently experiencing a meteorological drought.
Yvette Clarke reappointed to US House committees
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WASHINGTON (CMC) –Jamaican- American Congresswoman Yvette D Clarke has been reappointed to serve on the United States House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee, and House Committee on Homeland Security.
Bull Bay gangster Bigga Crime put down in Clarendon
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The fatal shooting by the police of one of Jamaica's most wanted, Nesta "Bigga Crime" Morrison, in Clarendon on Wednesday elicited sighs of relief among some former residents of the area of 11 Miles, Bull Bay known as 'Lane 8'.
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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.