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A daring robbery attempt at a Western Union outlet in Hope Bay, Portland, ended in tragedy early Monday morning when one of the attackers was fatally shot and eight others taken into custody. According to police reports, around 2 a.m. a group of at least five men, armed with handguns, forced their way into the establishment by removing a door at the rear of the building. Their plans, however, were interrupted when a licensed firearm holder confronted them. “Armed men broke into the business place and he (the firearm holder) challenged them. During the exchange of gunfire, one man was…

Usain Bolt’s company, Welljen Limited, is set to begin receiving compensation from the ongoing Stocks & Securities Limited (SSL) fraud case, according to court appointed trustee Caydion Campbell. Campbell confirmed that disbursements from the victims’ compensation fund will start on Monday, marking the first payments in Jamaica’s response to one of the country’s largest financial scandals. More than US$30 million (J$5 billion) was siphoned from over 200 clients, including US$6.2 million (J$950 million) belonging to Bolt’s company. “We have finalised with the Committee of Inspection and the payments will be made next week,” Campbell said on Friday. He has overseen…

Dancehall queen Spice is once again making headlines, this time not for her fiery performances or chart topping hits, but for the extravagant way she celebrated her son’s 18th birthday. Turning 18 is no small feat, and Spice made sure her son felt like a king on his special day, gifting him not one but 18 presents to symbolize each year of his life. Among the standout surprises was a House, a life changing gift that cements a solid foundation for his future. Spice didn’t stop there; she also handed him the keys to a brand new 2026 BMW X6,…

The man believed to be behind the August 9 attack on a policeman assigned to the Lottery Scam Unit Task Force and his family was fatally shot by law enforcement on Wednesday evening. He has been identified as 24-year-old Orlando Thomas, otherwise called “Ninja.” According to reports, police officers were on duty in Salt Spring, St James, when they encountered two armed men who allegedly opened fire on them. A reported gun battle ensued, during which one of the suspects escaped on foot. The other, later identified as Thomas, collapsed on the roadway with gunshot wounds. He was transported to…

Two men linked to Saturday night’s deadly gun attack on a policeman and his family in St James were killed during alleged confrontations with security forces on Monday morning. One of the deceased has been identified as Andre Reid, otherwise known as “Likkle Zullu,” reputed leader of the Top Junglist/Katan Defence Force (KDF) Gang, which operates out of Catherine Mountain, St James. According to reports, around 5 a.m., police launched an intelligence-led operation in Shooters Hill, St Andrew. During the operation, officers reportedly came under gunfire from Reid. Lawmen returned fire, hitting Reid, who was later pronounced dead at the…

The five-year-old son of a policeman, who was injured during a gun attack in Reading, St James, has died. Police have confirmed that young Zamir Morgan succumbed to injuries he sustained during Saturday night’s ambush, which also claimed the life of his mother, Latoya Stephenson. Reports indicate that Stephenson, Morgan, and the boy’s father were travelling along Reading’s main road when armed men opened fire on their vehicle. Stephenson was shot multiple times in the upper body and was pronounced dead at hospital shortly after the incident. Morgan, who suffered a gunshot wound to the head, underwent surgery but died…

A police officer assigned to the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Lottery Scamming Task Force was ambushed by armed men in Reading, St James, late Saturday night while travelling with his family. The attackers opened fire on the vehicle, fatally wounding the officer’s spouse and young son. His spouse was later pronounced dead. The officer and his son who sustained multiple gunshot injuries, was rushed to hospital where they remain in emergency surgery. Their condition is yet to be determined. Authorities have not yet released the name of the deceased or the injured officer, and investigations into the deadly attack are ongoing.…

Controversy erupted in the entertainment scene this week after emerging dancehall artiste Qwella reportedly physically assaulted a female video vixen during the filming of his music video. Witnesses claim that the female allegedly disrespected Qwella in front of the crew, leading to a heated exchange. Things escalated quickly when Qwella reportedly pushed and slapped the woman, forcing the production to come to an abrupt halt. Qwella, known for his bold lyrics and street-style delivery, had been gaining momentum in the dancehall scene with tracks like “Pretty Gyal” and “Boujie Bitch” However, this incident threatens to derail his growing popularity. Social…

Tragedy struck on Monday afternoon along the May Pen to Williamsfield section of Highway 2000 in Clarendon, where a three-year-old girl and a 29-year-old man are feared dead following a serious motor vehicle crash. According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred around 2:05 p.m. The man, the child, and a woman were traveling in a BMW along the eastbound lane of the highway when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle. The car veered off the road and crashed into a cow pasture. The impact of the crash reportedly caused the man and the child to be thrown from…

Five men were shot and killed during what police are describing as a confrontation in Jack’s Hill, St Andrew, on Monday. According to reports from the Counter-Terrorism and Organized Crime (CTOC) Investigation Branch, law enforcement officers acted on intelligence suggesting that armed men were gathered at a specific location within the community. Upon arriving at the scene, the police say they were met with gunfire and were forced to return fire. The exchange resulted in the deaths of five men. Their identities have not yet been released. During the operation, four illegal firearms were recovered from the scene, according to…