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Caught! Man believed to be involved in incident this morning in which he demanded passengers exit a taxi is nabbed by
@JamaicaConstab
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#BREAKINGNEWS
Defence lawyers beaming with pride following the announcement of the acquittal of
#VYBZKartel
and his coaccused.
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#UPDATE
@Nationwideradio
reports.. Major intervention for 5 yr-old child mauled by dogs . He will be flown overseas for major reconstructive surgery.Passport and visas were granted in record time paving way for them to leave today. Surgery schedlued for tomorrow.
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Alleged robber reportedly shot and killed by licenced firearm holder during attempt to rob schoolgirl in
#Havendale
. The upscale community has seen a number of reported holdups and other incidents over past months.
@JamaicaConstab
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#DEVELOPING
#NEWS
Early picture of joint security forces operation in the
#West
netting a huge US $ cache.Unconfirmed report of more that 5 million US dollars seized and counting..Kudos to
@MOCAJamaica
@JamaicaConstab
@JDFSoldier
and other related agencies.
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Damning details in the
#donaleedonaldson
case will have tongues wagging. Jaw dropping revelations if/when made public will reverberate nationally. Wait for the details. A sordid tale. Breakthrough expected in next 24 to 48 hours.
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Big Up Central Village cops who came 2 the rescue of passengers on coaster bus that the tire blew out last night near China Town. Cops stayed with the bus and transported all the passengers safely to Spanish Town.Served, Protected and Reassured to the max.
@JamaicaConstab
1/1
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Major announcement from
@JamaicaTax
! Motorists can now pay their
#registration
#certificate
online then pick up within 3 days. Special window in place for pickup. Forward thinking
#longoverdue
#lesshassle
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#NEWS
Suspect nabbed in connection with last week's brazen murder of paralegal Ms. Sandra Risden on Washington Boulevard. The male suspect is in custody of St. Andrew North Police. Suspect is expected to be questioned later this week. Source
@rjrnews
@RJRGleaner
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BREAKING
@JamaicaConstab
and
@JDFSoldier
currently conducting major operation on
#Hellshire
Main Road as errant members of the public ignored the 3pm
#curfew
. Gridlock heading from Hellshire as spotcheck is on in earnest.
#tanayuhyard
#obeycurfew
Hundreds of persons in dragnet.
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As
@JamaicaConstab
probe deepens into the cold blooded brazen murder of
@ncbja
employee
Andrea Lowe-Garwood preliminary reports are that the well loved ardent church goer had received threats following the reported dismantling of a major credit card fraud ring in Western Ja
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#RoadSafety
: You have your LIFE in your hands. You decide, Take head don't speed!. VIDEO Courtesy Wolmer's whatsapp group.
@lucienforJesus
@NRSCJamaica
@JamaicaConstab
@MTMJamaica
@robot_taxi
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Raging
#floodwaters
in a section of St. Thomas..No reported loss of life. Water ain't no joke. Stay away.!!!
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Comedian Majah Hype Arrest In Georgia For Felony Kidnapping & Battery Involving Ex-GF
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Amateur Video forwarded to yours truly.Earlier Reported flooding Molynes and Lyndale Avenue near Hughenden Pharmacy.
@NWA_JA
.
@JamaicaConstab
@RoadSafetyJA
Motorists stay off flooded roads.
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UPDATE : Motorist linked to the road rage in ident in which a
@JamaicaConstab
PSTEB member was mowed down has been nabbed and now in police custody. Several charges to be laid in short order.
#Warning
VIOLENT VIDEO. SIngle expletive.
@JamaicaConstab
member mowed down by unruly uncaring motorist following traffic stop today. Policeman was conducting traffic duties. 1/1
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Twitter peeps I am seeking your assistance.This is an urgent appeal to help a promising youngster. $100000 is pledged. He is in need of a further $270 thousand dollars. Any 'likkle amount will help.If you have or able to pledge,please inbox info and he will be alerted.
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#BreakingNews
Happy Dance as 3-week old child who was abducted at the car park of the Cornwall Regional Hospital on Friday has been located .Infant was reportedly taken from her mother who had just left the outpatient clinic. All's well that end's well
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#NEWS
Major development as police operation now underway in Negril vicinity
@bkjamaica
. PRELIMINARY report says foiled robbery attempt
@JamaicaConstab
early on scene .Armed confrontation leaves 5 dead 3 rifles seized by cops.
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#NEWSUPDATE
Reported hostage situation unfolding at a private sector financial institution in Junction St. Elizabeth.
@jamaicaconstab
at scene. Traffic reportedly being diverted. No word yet on the # of indviduals involved.
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Imagine how many innocent bystanders have died, if the so called 'Experts'
@JamaicaConstab
were at the shooting scene.The approach taken by the JCF member/s on Trafalgar Road is to be commended. Bravery at its highest.
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#NEWS
: Massive illegal
#gun
seizure in Clarendon.
@JamaicaConstab
reporting 27 firearms recovered, 13 rifles, 13 makeshift firearms and 1 bb gun. Wonderful work by the security forces in getting the guns.i
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I do hope the smile of this innocent child haunts the murderers, who are responsible for robbing him of his youth..He and his family never had a chance to survive. You tell me . Due process I believe in, however where are the voices crying out for the victims? GI ME A BREAK !
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Well known crime fighter, retired SSP Steve McGregor is the new Director of Security at UWI Mona. McGregor boasts a MSc in Security Studies among other accolades. He attended KC a d spent several decades in the
@JamaicaConstab
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Today's birthday..though lowkeyed was great.Spoke to my two heartbeats, as well as my granddaughter, it rained on what is Earthday, and to cap it off a 5 course lunch courtesy of my boss. Coworkers clamouring for a twice yearly birthday 🤣.Thanks to all and Give thanks for life.
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#BREAKING
Graphic Image of brazen robbery this afternoon n Mandeville. Robbers believed to have made off with undetermined sum of money.
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For all my friends and Associates who continue the fight against the ravages of
#Cancer
. Symbolic Pink.Stay strong.
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Disturbing Sunday morning news... Another
@JamaicaConstab
member gunned down in a section of Portmore.....
#Covid
lockdown means nothing to the criminals. Prayers for his family.
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This is something I would do for my kids.👏👏👏 thankfully they are Cancer free.
Watch this dad dance in a hospital parking lot to cheer up his son while he undergoes cancer treatment 🕺
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#NEWS
:
@televisionjam1
reporting that one of the self style 'organizers' behind today's
#taxi
and
#bus
withdrawal/protest was taken into custody .
Reason reportedly operating a taxi without proper and/or authentic documents. Smdh
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Over and done..Not that bad..Never knew the biceps were bulging away 😁. First
#covid19jab
over and done.
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My blood. Love them uncondtionally.
Apologies for the long thread.. Had to share. Oh forgot it's my handle
🤣🤣🤣🤣
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BREAKING NEWS : Minister of Agriculture & Fisheries Floyd Green has tendered his resignation from the
@AndrewHolnessJM
Cabinet. This followed mounting indignation on social media over Green's presence at a small gathering recently, at what is believed to be a no-movement day.
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That is a woman who cares a whole lot.Big up you damn self.🙌🙌
Constable Torra Lawrence assigned to the Marine Division was spotted by a citizen in St. Ann assisting a 91-year-old man to get to the vaccination center at the Bahia Hotel in a recent vaccination blitz.
Video: Contributed
#AForce4Good
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Three
@wolmersdotinfo
@WolmersOldBoys
stalwarts in a rare photo opportunity following this morning's general assembly.
@extol_official
Senator K.D.Knight and yours truly. Answering the call to mentor Wolmerians.
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I was stopped ytday in police/military cordon on the Dunbeholden Main Road...actually stopped to and from Spanish Town...If one should assess that encounter with the JDF/JCF law abiding citizens have nothing to fear. customer service tun up
@JamaicaConstab
@JDFSoldier
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Bet many of you didn't know the sporting side of
@francoisonfame
He was a a member of the
@wolmersdotinfo
Colts Football team 76-77 that went to the finals and lost to St George's College..the only match we lost that season. 🙏🙏
@RadioJamaicaFM
@televisionjam1
@gleaneronline
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This woman had me in awe. She spoke from the heart. Realities of life and how to be a true soldier. Not depending on handouts. She would make a good motivational speaker.
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#NEWS
Video from Rohan Powell of standoff at
#Molynesrd
near
#Sewarddrive
@JamaicaConstab
and armed men in reported standoff.. Police source urge Motorists and Pedestrians to please avoid the area
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Meet Dr. Teddy Barks .He will be assisting in therapy care for patients at the Bustamante Hospital for Children. Dr. Barks created quite a stir when he attended at
#jamaicaparliament
this afternoon.
@christufton
@HopeZooKingston
@themohwgovjm
#doglover
#chester
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It's understood that
#investigators
could possibly make an early breakthrough in the case. The fradulent
#creditcard
ring has been under the microscope of cops and involved arrests over time. MORE later
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#NEWS
: Active crime scene in
#HWT
near
@jnbanklimited
. Motorists and pedestrians urged to avoid area. Yellow tape out More info later.
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Man seh 'I'm a hustler baby'. The true meaning of inflight service snack. LOL
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#MAJORDEVELOPMENT
:Quick action by
@JamaicaConstab
resulted in the arrest of 3 men at
@Petrojamjm
..2 guns seized. Car also seized.
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Hats off to the
@JamaicaConstab
Larceny Prevention Unit on their recent public health clampdown..The perpetrators involved in the sale of unfit meat are heartless...the drive should be sustained right across Jamaica
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#NEWS
@AndrewHolnessJM
revealed in
#Parliament
a short while ago that power line crews, drawn from
#Belize
and
#Cayman
, will assist
@myJPSonline
in power restoration efforts.
@winsomecallum
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When the system is efficient..must be 'louded' up. Went to
@JamaicaTax
to pay my property tax.I was out in a jiffy. The ticketing system works.
@NigelClarkeJa
@MOFJamaica
and tax team must be commended for the efficiency. When customer service works it must be lauded. 👏👏👏👏
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#POLITICALWATCH
The political arena is heating up.Well placed
@JamaicaPNP
sources claim another well known female political activist has expressed an intention and could join the ranks of the
@jlpjamaica
down the road.The name is being withheld at this time. More later
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#BREAKINGNEWS
Word has emerged that a senior employee of
@integrityja
was this morning ambushed and shot and injured in New Kinhston.. The employee whose name is being witheld sustained a bullet wound to the hand. A briefcase in his possesion was taken.more details later
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Future star. Meet Caleb Powell. My grandson will make his mark.
So to his big brother and my grandaughters.🥰🥰
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#NEWS
: Motorists using
#CaribbeanEstate
and its environs will experience delays. According to reports, several horses bolted from a nearby stable into oncoming traffic resulting in major damage to several vehicles. A number of the horses sustained multiple injuries. 1/1
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You have been warned, as they say on TV and radio, "Dont hide it..tell it.". 🚔😁😁😁😁😁
@jamaicaconstab
@jahnellabella
@JEREMAINBROWN
@vashanbrown
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It all begins right here. Today I embark on a journey towards
#mentalwealth
,
#fitness
and an overall goal towards doing what is right for the body. It is a major challenge however I am up to the task and determined to play my part in
#Losingit
. STAY TUNED
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⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Warning: Graphic image of an unidentified woman being kicked violently by a 'coward evil man. Image is said to have been recently captured. Preliminary report is that anger allegedly stemmed from the female filing a complaint abuse. Credit Jamflix Whatsapp .
@jamaicacon
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#UPDATE
3 men shot and killed during reported attempted robert and shootout.Licenced firearm holder was trailed to Pmore home last night .He's said to have sprung into action and repelled fire killing his 3 attackers. Firearm holder was shot reported to be in stable condition
#CRIME
Seperate shooting incidents tonight..Portmore/Armada Court across from Forum Hotel.2 men reportedly killed..sources say attempted robbery believed 2 gunmen may have been killed. also Anderson Rd/Allman Twn.3 shot and injured. more details later
@JamaicaConstab
@JDFSoldier
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#UPDATE
St.Elizabeth
@JamaicaConstab
police reportedly negotiating for the release of
#Redycash
employees being held at gunpoint in Junction. Understood that at least 2 people exited building. Curious onlookers being held at a distance. No exchange of gunfire. Tension high.
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UPDATE:Preliminary: Shooting incident in Cherry Lane Clarendon which left 8 dead and 9 injured.Names withheld. VICTIMS include a Cosmetologist, 27; Construction worker 50; Cashier 20: Male Student 7; Butcher 68: A deaf mute man; a female, another male all from the area.
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BREAKTHROUGH..Infant back in safe arms👏👏
The Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a three week old baby girl (pictured below), Vernesha Evans, who was taken from the Cornwall Regional Hospital on Friday, January 4 about 1:50 p.m. by another woman.
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Goshen,,,,
#StElizabeth
last Wed. The spineless cowards unleashed their terror on defenceless women. Criminals like these should be spared no mercy, after they have exhausted their due process.
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Tarpin caught this morning near
#Hellshire
reef. Diver who speared him says if the aim wasn't right the spear would have been lost. The fish swam right up to shore with the diver in tow.Wonder of the sea
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#WARNING
I made the decision and now the time has come. Follow me on my journey as I strive towards
#losingit
on
@televisionjam1
. Reality TV don't miss it. IT'S WORTH THE WEIGHTiNG. FEBRUARY 7.
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#NEWS
@GleanerRjr
reported a short while ago that
@christufton
was hit off his bycycle in a section of the Corporate Area. The Health Minister was taken to hospital for treatment and did NOT sustain any life threatening injuries.
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#COVID19
vaccine is here..What I cant wrap my head around though why all this noise about not taking the vaccine..Guess what? Its not mandatory. Less space in the line..Life has taught me..arm yourself with the facts as best as possible..Then make your own decision
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#BREAKING
: Small plane crashes on airstrip at
#TinsonPen
Marcus Garvey Drive. Possible casualty/ies).
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#BreakingNews
Official count for votes in the
#Kyntire
Division
#EastRuralStAndrew
has ended.
@ecjamaica
exercise reveals PNP the winner. This translates to a 21 seat majority for
@JamaicaPNP
.
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#BREAKING_NEWS
#MeghanMarkle
jets into
#Jamaica
for screening of the bioflick
#Bobmarley
#Onelove
at the iconic
#Carib5
theatre. It is likely that Bob performed on Carib stage during his early artiste years. A who's who of the entertainment business and film on show red carpet.
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Popular male fashion designer found stabbed to death..more details as soon as it becomes available
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Brace for the complaints tomorrow re the clampdown..In whose interest is it to observe the protocols? Selfish ignorant people who feel they must ignore some aimple but necessary protocols. SMH
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Team of investors including Jamaican aviation veteran Glenn Logan, led by French based company has taken over the operations of problem plagued Fly Jamaica Airways.
The new owners, who took over the reigns on Friday from Guyanese operators Paul and Roxanne Reece
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Some people would frown at being a Porter. You persevered..Big up you damn self.!!!!!
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# CRASHUPDATE on 2 vehicle collision which left 4 dead on the Airport Rd. Prelim reports point to Prado drifting over in the lane of the Probox.Driver of Prado is a Russian natl employed to local bauxite company.
His 14-year-old daughter who was a passenger also injured. 1/1
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Wolmerians tend to be like that Auntie Jean.😁
As always, positive, upbeat, gracious - you will always be our inspiration Shelly-Ann
@realshellyannfp
🇯🇲❤️🙏🏽
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Senior
@ncbja
executive and HR head Dr. Rickert Allen died earlier this morning. Source says Dr. Allen is believed to have succumbed to a heart attack. Had occasion to speak to him during my labour beat hunting industrial relation matters at the bank. RIP
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Pondering on the many interactions
@francoisonfame
and I use to have when I took the newscast over to
@RadioJamaicaFM
main studio. We would discuss the work, journalism, wide ranging issues and last and by no means least our beloved
@wolmersdotinfo
. Walk good.
#AgeQuodAgis
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Diligent and meticulous intelligence work by
@JamaicaConstab
results in drugbust and later arrest of 5 men,including a Colombian national in St. Andrew . Cocaine street value $US76 million. Yes US dollars. Deportee and an Accountant among the detainees. Names withheld.
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#NEWS
: Female confirirmed dead. 2 onlookers in reported serious condition following a crash earlier this afternoon at Vernamfield. Driver repoetdly lost control of vehicle and crashed into bystanders. Meet has been cancelled.
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#BREAKINGNEWS
: Reputed convicted leader of the
#Spanishtown
based
#Klansman
gang Andre
#Blackman
Bryan was this morning handed a sentence of 39 and a half yrs for his leadership role in a criminal organization among other serious offences.
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Six yrs ago she said goodbye.. i am learning to survive in your absence. Joan Esmeranda Braithwaite .Rest well Mother.
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#BREAKINGNEWS
Investigators make major breakthrough in ongoing investigationa into the reported murder case of Melissa Silvera.
@jamaicaconstab
arrest concluded a short while ago of male who was questioned in connection with he probe.
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,👏👏👏👏 Commendations to the Manchester Police OST. managed to foil a reported murder plot on the wkend. One suspect was shot and killed another held. 2
@JamaicaConstab
were injured. One miraculously cheated death. Saved by the vest. Rough out a road.
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Senior Police sources confirmed that the deceased used car dealer Deon Singh was actually taken out by a colleague of the Policeman.He did not kill himself.
UPDATE; Remandee who was denied release after court appearance pounces on
@JamaicaConstab
relieves the cop of firearm. Remandee proceeds to shoot cop and reportedly turns gun on himself. Remandee and cop dead.
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UPDATE; Remandee who was denied release after court appearance pounces on
@JamaicaConstab
relieves the cop of firearm. Remandee proceeds to shoot cop and reportedly turns gun on himself. Remandee and cop dead.
BREAKING News Pandemonium at HWT Police Station as remanded reportedly disarms cops shoots the lawman and turns gun on himself. MORE LATER
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NOW:
@AndrewHolnessJM
says Individuals will now have to be prepared to pay for state
#quarantine
. He says Govt can no longer foot bill. In sone cases Persons may not pay full economic cost. Hwevr some costs may be attributable to those people.
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Kudos to Customs employee Iomay Kerr. Ms Kerr came 2 my rescue recently during my attempt 2 clear a barrell.Was 500 dollars short to complete the task.Citing my dilemma Iomay did not hesitate went in her purse and saved me from having to return the next day Nuff love
@jacustoms
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3 people shot and injured during incident at NCB Portmore this morning. Beryllium team went to bank to load ABM when firearm of one of the guards accidentally discharged hitting in the legs 3 customers,who were near the bank. Normal activities continue. Source
@RadioJamaicaFM
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#DEVELOPING
@JamaicaConstab
sources say an operation involving
#US
and local law enforcement has led to the detention of several individuals linked to drug and money laundering operation in Western Jamaica. One of those held is said to be a former public servant. More later
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Hats off to
@JamaicaConstab
@RoadSafetyJA
intersections have been orderly...goes to show that traffic road rules are being monitored...good work JCf..don't let down the guard..next step order in HWT Transport centre and Spencer James Boulevard
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The JCF diligently making use of technology. No shots fired. If it was the other way whole heap a noise. GO GET DEM SQUADDY!!! Credit is due.
Four suspected criminals—one a suspect in a double murder investigation—were arrested by the Police following an operation coordinated by the Police Emergency Communication Centre. An illegal gun, cash and items the Police believe were stolen were seized, along with 2 motorcycles
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I Kid you sarcasm. My drive in and around Kgn today was totally less of a hassle with those unruly
#bus
and
#taxioperators
..and the odd inconsiderate private motorist. If I am the only one who observed that. I may be daydreaming.
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