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A United States resident who reportedly breached security at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James, was shot and killed by police earlier today. According to reports, the man was spotted near the airport’s fuel storage area, prompting authorities to respond. It is alleged that he attacked members of the police team, leading to him being shot. He was later transported to the Cornwall Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Further details are expected as the investigation continues.

A woman who was shot by police on Sunday has died from her injuries, following an incident that was captured on CCTV footage. Reports indicate that the woman was among a group of residents protesting the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Tjey Edwards. During the demonstration, she was seated behind the wheel of a Toyota Voxy in the community square when the shooting occurred. According to preliminary information, police opened fire after the woman reportedly drove the vehicle in the direction of the officer. She was struck in the upper body and later succumbed to her injuries while receiving treatment at…

Fresh off a remarkable comeback to the spotlight, Dancehall King Vybz Kartel is once again making headlines, this time for his growing real estate empire in the United States. Reports circulating within entertainment circles indicate that the “World Boss” recently purchased a luxury mansion in Parkland, Florida, valued at approximately US$3.9 million. The upscale property is said to be located in one of South Florida’s most exclusive residential communities, an area known for housing athletes, celebrities, and high profile business figures. The move marks another major milestone for the superstar following his release from prison and return to public life.…

A Jamaican music producer has admitted in a United States court to illegally smuggling dozens of firearms and ammunition into Jamaica by hiding them inside furniture shipments, authorities confirmed. Taugea Ubert Dayes, 33, also known as ‘Countree Hype,’ pleaded guilty to one count of smuggling goods out of the United States and one count of delivering a firearm to a shipping carrier without providing written notice. He now faces a potential sentence of up to 10 years in federal prison, with his punishment to be decided by a federal judge at a later date. According to court filings from the…

A cash bearer working with a well known financial institution was fatally shot during an attempted robbery along Half-Way Tree Road on Friday afternoon. The victim has been identified as 68-year-old Lawrence Kessna of Phase 2, Seaview Gardens. Reports indicate that Kessna was killed after getting into a struggle with a man attempting to rob him. Reacting to the incident, Assistant Commissioner Michael Phipps, who heads Area Four, strongly condemned the attack on behalf of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). He described the killing as a bold and unacceptable act of violence. Phipps warned that law enforcement will not allow…

The man accused of stabbing a 13-year-old high school student at her home in Harbour View, Bayshore, St Andrew has turned himself in to the police. He has been identified as 29-year-old Kemar Mitchell, who reportedly surrendered to investigators at the Kingston East Police Division on Thursday evening after being warned by authorities. Mitchell is expected to be questioned by detectives. The injured teen, Kemelia Paul, is a seventh grade student at Excelsior High School in St Andrew. According to reports, the incident occurred around 10 p.m. on May 9 during a dispute involving members of the girl’s family at…

A 13-year-old student of Excelsior High School is in critical condition at Kingston Public Hospital after she was stabbed while attempting to break up a domestic dispute in Bayshore Park, near Harbour View, St Andrew, on Saturday night. The teen, Kemelia Paul, remains in a coma as doctors prepare for another major surgery to save her life. Her mother, Josephine Mitchell, is now urgently appealing for public assistance to obtain costly medical supplies needed for the procedure, as well as blood donations. The man accused of carrying out the attack, identified by relatives as Kemar Mitchell, the father of the…

A family in Manchester Parish is counting their blessings after a frightening incident at New Forest Primary and Infant School that left their five-year-old daughter narrowly escaping serious harm. The child’s mother, Stacey-Ann Sinclair, said she is still shaken by what happened. “I could have lost my child. Honestly, I could have,” she shared. According to Sinclair, the incident took place on Monday after school while her daughter, Jayana Clarke, was waiting for transportation home. The young girl reportedly wandered to the back of the school, where a manhole is located. Sinclair said her daughter told her she stepped on…

Dancehall artiste Flippa Mafia, also known as the “Flossing King,” is facing serious charges in a federal drug conspiracy case in New Jersey, with investigators relying on parts of evidence taken from his Apple account and intercepted phone conversations. According to a criminal complaint unsealed on Monday and obtained by us, Flippa whose given name is Andrew Davis has been charged alongside Damion Jones, Clifford Brown, and James McBride. Prosecutors alleged that the men conspired to possess and distribute large quantities of illegal drugs, including more than 500 grams of methamphetamine, over 400 grams of fentanyl, and at least five…

Two men were fatally shot by police during a reported confrontation on Manchester Road near Willowgate in Mandeville on Friday night, and a firearm was recovered at the scene. Early reports indicate that around 8:00 p.m., lawmen were tracking a Toyota Axio along the roadway when they intercepted the vehicle. An alleged shootout followed, sending bystanders running for cover as gunfire erupted. Officers attached to the Area Three Fugitive Apprehension Team were among the units responding to the incident, which remains under investigation.