Migrant criminals wreak havoc in Hanover
HANOVER: THERE HAS been a 100 per cent increase in the number of murders committed in the parish of Hanover this year. Since January, there have been 18 murders committed in the division...
Watchman freed of rape
A WATCHMAN who was accused of raping a 92-year-old woman at the back of the St. Ann's Bay courthouse, St. Ann, was freed by a Home Circuit Court jury last week. The incident was alleged to have occurred at 4:00 a.m. on October 10, 2002.
Charity show to support children in dire straits
A CHARITY show called Dons and Diamonds is scheduled to be held next week to raise funds to maintain the children of the late Adella Doeman, who succumbed to AIDS almost a month ago.
Man loses murder appeal
THE COURT of Appeal has dismissed the appeal of Brenton Harris, 35-year-old upholsterer of Lime Tree Grove, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, who was convicted of murder. Harris will now have to serve a sentence of life imprisonment.
Clarke: Coffee farmers to get 'Ivan' payment
DENBIGH, Clarendon: MINISTER OF Agriculture Roger Clarke said on Saturday that he has approached the Ministry of Finance to provide funding to allow for an interim payment to coffee farmers who have not be able to access insurance claims...
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