Cops play dirty - Police kidnap car thief, friend
A second accomplice of the Kitson Town-based leader of the car-stealing ring decided to slowly break away from the group. But he played it safe by maintaining links with the ringleader and his police accomplices, as well as with another splinter group. He operated a body repair shop...
Child suicides worry therapist
WESTERN BUREAU: The trend of child suicides in recent times has raised a red flag for at least one child and family therapist Dr Beverly Scott after the death of 11-year-old Natalia Morgan by suicide at McQuarrie district, Hanover, on Sunday....
Cemetery firebombed
WESTERN BUREAU: One week after residents forced the cancellation of the first burial at the Royal Rest Cemetery in Burnt Ground, Hanover, arsonists have resorted to more intimidatory tactics by firebombing sections of the property, causing damage in excess of $2 million....
Police release 'most wanted' list
A 19-year-old male is among the five new faces on the latest instalment of Jamaica's most wanted list, released by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) yesterday.The list of the 11 most wanted men was released during a press conference at the commissioner's office on Old Hope Road...
Slain cop longed to see cousin promoted
He wanted badly to live and see the day when she would be promoted to the rank of deputy superintendent in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). That was one of his most cherished wishes. But, as fate would have it, Corporal Dave Daley was brutally killed by a group of gunmen...
Illegal guns are root of crime problem, says ACP
The police say the recovery of 73 illegal guns since the start of the year represents a 'drop in the bucket'. "What we need to do is make sure we get the message out there that these guns do not protect communities," said Assistant Commissioner of Police...
Mitchell pursues appeal in Supreme Court ruling
People's National Party candidate Phyllis Mitchell is pursuing the election petition she has brought against Member of Parliament Gregory Mair, alleging dual citizenship. The appeal came up for hearing yesterday in the Court of Appeal, but was adjourned until tomorrow.
Woman apologises for stabbing lawman
A woman who stabbed Detective Inspector Donovan 'Hux' O'Connor in the chest, causing him to be hospitalised for three days in 2003, apologised to him several times yesterday after she was given a suspended sentence. Shauna Allen, 30, construction worker, of Tavern, St Andrew...
Vox pop - Should abortion be made legal?
With the recent debates surrounding the legalisation of abortion, The Gleaner took to the streets of the Corporate Area yesterday to get the views of women on the matter.
Freedom of the press and responsibility in a democracy
Modern democracies and the modern newspaper have more or less grown up together. And they need each other. So much so that the press has been labelled the Fourth Estate of the state. To the newspaper has been added radio, with commercial broadcasting beginning in the early 1920s...
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