Jamaican dancehall entertainer Vybz Kartel should know next Wednesday if he will be granted on bail in one of the two murder cases brought against him.
That is when a judge in the Gun Court Division of the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court will rule on a bail application made yesterday by attorneys for the popular entertainer, whose given name is Adidja Palmer.
One of Palmer's attorneys, Christian Tavares-Finson, said the bail application was made after prosecutors handed over a statement given to the public defender's office by a key witness in the original case.
In custody since oct 1
At the same time, Palmer was scheduled to return to the Gun Court on Monday in connection with the second murder charge brought against him arising from the death of Clive Williams, also known as 'Lizard'.
Palmer has been in custody since October 1 when he and three other persons were arrested at a New Kingston hotel for possession of ganja.
Three days later, he was charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder and possession of firearm arising from the death of businessman/promoter Barrington Burton, also known as 'Bossie'.
Burton was shot and killed while standing with friends along Walker Avenue, in Gregory Park, St Catherine, in July.
Williams was allegedly killed on August 16 in Havendale, St Andrew, but his body has not been found.
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Thursday, 27 October 2011
Police To Intensify War Against Lotto Scammers
SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT of Police James Forbes has said the police will be stepping up the ante as it continues to wage an all-out war against lotto scammers across the island.
Forbes, who was speaking on Sunday at the launch of the Tryall Gardens Citizens' Association and Neighbourhood Watch, said while the police have snared some of the main operatives of the pervasive lotto scam, the war on lotto scammers is set to heighten.
"But more and more we are getting together and catching those who are fleecing people of their money and using their money to purchase drugs and guns to kill people. But more important, we are going to rid them of every single thing they have that they bought with the money they got from fleecing people.
We are going to seize the cars, we are going to seize the houses and, if push comes to shove, we seize the clothes they wear."
Forbes also indicated that, when the lotto scammers are caught, the police are going to ensure that they get locked away for a long time.
"Once they have been identified, we will lead them to some places where they will spend a long time, and by the time they come out, they are old and grey. What we want to say is that the money that they use to buy guns and kill people, we will rid them of that privilege."
He indicated that the police were making serious inroads in the criminal activity in Jamaica, citing that the title of the 'don' is no longer a 'celebrity' badge.
Ruiz Warren, lecturer at Northern Caribbean University, said it is sad that people have allowed criminals to imprison them while they roam free.
"...We have become the prisoners, but I want to say that what you have to do now is to transfer the fear from the victim to the criminal. The criminals must know that if they come to the community, we are going to lock them away," said Warren who was the guest speaker at the function.
He charged that a community is not defined by the size of the houses or the material possession of its residents, but by how well people relate and work to achieve a common goal.
Forbes, who was speaking on Sunday at the launch of the Tryall Gardens Citizens' Association and Neighbourhood Watch, said while the police have snared some of the main operatives of the pervasive lotto scam, the war on lotto scammers is set to heighten.
"But more and more we are getting together and catching those who are fleecing people of their money and using their money to purchase drugs and guns to kill people. But more important, we are going to rid them of every single thing they have that they bought with the money they got from fleecing people.
We are going to seize the cars, we are going to seize the houses and, if push comes to shove, we seize the clothes they wear."
Forbes also indicated that, when the lotto scammers are caught, the police are going to ensure that they get locked away for a long time.
"Once they have been identified, we will lead them to some places where they will spend a long time, and by the time they come out, they are old and grey. What we want to say is that the money that they use to buy guns and kill people, we will rid them of that privilege."
He indicated that the police were making serious inroads in the criminal activity in Jamaica, citing that the title of the 'don' is no longer a 'celebrity' badge.
Ruiz Warren, lecturer at Northern Caribbean University, said it is sad that people have allowed criminals to imprison them while they roam free.
"...We have become the prisoners, but I want to say that what you have to do now is to transfer the fear from the victim to the criminal. The criminals must know that if they come to the community, we are going to lock them away," said Warren who was the guest speaker at the function.
He charged that a community is not defined by the size of the houses or the material possession of its residents, but by how well people relate and work to achieve a common goal.
Caricom chairman welcomes Holness
CARIBBEAN Community (Caricom) Chairman Dr Denzil Douglas says the new Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness takes over the leadership of his country “in an era characterised by unprecedented challenges and phenomenal developments that are reverberating indiscriminately throughout the international community”.
In a congratulatory message to Holness, Dr Douglas — who is also the prime minister of St Kitts and Nevis — said he also looked forward to working with Jamaica for the continued development of the regional integration process.
Holness was sworn into office last Sunday, after Bruce Golding tendered his resignation as both the head of government and the ruling Jamaica Labour Party. Golding remains a member of the Jamaican Parliament, as the representative for the West Kingston constituency.
Dr Douglas said: “Inspired by your own vision for the betterment of your country and the wellbeing of the proud people of Jamaica, there is no doubt that you would initiate the changes that, in your view, would engender the requisite reform in areas of priority and advance the thrust towards sustainment of best practices, especially in these critical times.”
The Caricom chairman said he is convinced that the confidence reposed in “your good self by the Government and people of Jamaica will inspire your own determination to stay the course as you take the helm of Government as their ninth and most youthful prime minister of your beloved country”.
In a congratulatory message to Holness, Dr Douglas — who is also the prime minister of St Kitts and Nevis — said he also looked forward to working with Jamaica for the continued development of the regional integration process.
Holness was sworn into office last Sunday, after Bruce Golding tendered his resignation as both the head of government and the ruling Jamaica Labour Party. Golding remains a member of the Jamaican Parliament, as the representative for the West Kingston constituency.
Dr Douglas said: “Inspired by your own vision for the betterment of your country and the wellbeing of the proud people of Jamaica, there is no doubt that you would initiate the changes that, in your view, would engender the requisite reform in areas of priority and advance the thrust towards sustainment of best practices, especially in these critical times.”
The Caricom chairman said he is convinced that the confidence reposed in “your good self by the Government and people of Jamaica will inspire your own determination to stay the course as you take the helm of Government as their ninth and most youthful prime minister of your beloved country”.
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Warmington, Bartlett Clash Over PM's Title
A verbal clash between Constituency Development Fund chairman Everald Warmington and committee member Dr St Aubyn Bartlett, took centre stage at yesterday's meeting of the committee as the two locked horns over Bartlett's decision to strike out the word 'Most' from Prime Minister Andrew Holness' title.
The prime minister, who is member of parliament for St Andrew West Central, was seeking funds from the unit to finance a project in his constituency.
Documents submitted to the meeting by the CDF unit referred to the prime minister as Most Honourable Andrew Holness.
Bartlett struck out the word 'most', and that's when sparks flew.
"Who crossed out The Most Honourable Andrew Holness on here?" Warmington asked.
No response.
"Which one of you crossed it?" Warmington asked again.
"I did," came the reply, from Bartlett.
"You don't have the authority to cross out anything here. Why are you being so ... today Mr Bartlett? What you cross it out for?" said Warmington.
"Because he is not The Most Honourable," Bartlett said.
"What is he?" Warmington asked.
"He is The Honourable," said Bartlett.
"You determine that?" Warmington asked.
Bartlett repeated that the prime minister was The Honourable Andrew Holness.
"A prime minister, once he is there, is entitled to The Most Honourable. Parliament granted that. Your former prime minister (Bruce Golding) did not take it. He chose not to take it. So you don't dictate to the prime minister whether or not he uses the word, or we use the word 'Most Honourable'. He has never told us not to use it. He is entitled to it Mr Bartlett. Don't cross anything that come before you again," Warmington warned.
Warmington wrong
Bartlett, in a less vociferous tone, repeated that Holness was not The Most Honourable.
"The Act of Parliament provides for that Mr Bartlett!" Warmington declared.
However, Warmington, arguably one of the most knowledgeable members on parliamentary matters, was this time incorrect.
Holness who was sworn in on Sunday, has not been conferred with the Order of the Nation (ON) a protocol officer at the Office of the Prime Minister told The Gleaner yesterday. It has also been suggested that the prime minister could be called Most Honourable if he were also conferred with the Order of Merit, but the officer said she could not state that as fact, and promised to get the information.
When he became prime minister in 2007, Golding declined the ON conferment, which would have caused him to be referred to as The Most Honourable.
The prime minister, who is member of parliament for St Andrew West Central, was seeking funds from the unit to finance a project in his constituency.
Documents submitted to the meeting by the CDF unit referred to the prime minister as Most Honourable Andrew Holness.
Bartlett struck out the word 'most', and that's when sparks flew.
"Who crossed out The Most Honourable Andrew Holness on here?" Warmington asked.
No response.
"Which one of you crossed it?" Warmington asked again.
"I did," came the reply, from Bartlett.
"You don't have the authority to cross out anything here. Why are you being so ... today Mr Bartlett? What you cross it out for?" said Warmington.
"Because he is not The Most Honourable," Bartlett said.
"What is he?" Warmington asked.
"He is The Honourable," said Bartlett.
"You determine that?" Warmington asked.
Bartlett repeated that the prime minister was The Honourable Andrew Holness.
"A prime minister, once he is there, is entitled to The Most Honourable. Parliament granted that. Your former prime minister (Bruce Golding) did not take it. He chose not to take it. So you don't dictate to the prime minister whether or not he uses the word, or we use the word 'Most Honourable'. He has never told us not to use it. He is entitled to it Mr Bartlett. Don't cross anything that come before you again," Warmington warned.
Warmington wrong
Bartlett, in a less vociferous tone, repeated that Holness was not The Most Honourable.
"The Act of Parliament provides for that Mr Bartlett!" Warmington declared.
However, Warmington, arguably one of the most knowledgeable members on parliamentary matters, was this time incorrect.
Holness who was sworn in on Sunday, has not been conferred with the Order of the Nation (ON) a protocol officer at the Office of the Prime Minister told The Gleaner yesterday. It has also been suggested that the prime minister could be called Most Honourable if he were also conferred with the Order of Merit, but the officer said she could not state that as fact, and promised to get the information.
When he became prime minister in 2007, Golding declined the ON conferment, which would have caused him to be referred to as The Most Honourable.
Hurricane Rina Could Affect Jamaica
Hurricane Rina continues to strengthen, as the likely possibility exists that higher-than-normal waves could affect the western coastline of Jamaica by Thursday, according to the Meteorological Service.
At 4.00 a.m. today, the eye of Hurricane Rina was located near Latitude 17.5 degrees north and Longitude 84.2 degrees west or about 380 km southeast of Cozumel, Mexico.
Rina is moving toward the west near 7 km/h. A turn toward the west-northwest is expected tonight, followed by a gradual turn toward northwest and a slight increase in forward speed is expected later today…followed by a turn towards the north by late by Thursday.
On the forecast track, the centre of Rina will approach the eastern coast of Yucatan Peninsula within the warning area on Thursday.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 175 km/h, with higher gusts.
Rina is a category two hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale and has the potential to become a major hurricane today or tonight. Some weakening is likely after Rina moves near or over the Yucatan Peninsula.
The Meteorological Service will continue to monitor the progress of this system.
At 4.00 a.m. today, the eye of Hurricane Rina was located near Latitude 17.5 degrees north and Longitude 84.2 degrees west or about 380 km southeast of Cozumel, Mexico.
Rina is moving toward the west near 7 km/h. A turn toward the west-northwest is expected tonight, followed by a gradual turn toward northwest and a slight increase in forward speed is expected later today…followed by a turn towards the north by late by Thursday.
On the forecast track, the centre of Rina will approach the eastern coast of Yucatan Peninsula within the warning area on Thursday.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 175 km/h, with higher gusts.
Rina is a category two hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale and has the potential to become a major hurricane today or tonight. Some weakening is likely after Rina moves near or over the Yucatan Peninsula.
The Meteorological Service will continue to monitor the progress of this system.
Man gets ... 3 MONTHS FOR PHONE HIDDEN BESIDE PENIS
For the act of concealing a Nokia cellphone close to his testicles while he was in custody at the Constant Spring Police Station, an unemployed man was sentenced to three months in prison in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday.
Neville Lee, 43, of a St Andrew address was charged with breaches of the Corrections Act.
According to police reports, about 9 a.m. on October 11 of this year, the defendant was being prepared for a court appearance when he was observed by police officers putting an object into his waistband.
He was then searched and a black and silver Nokia cellphone retrieved from beside his testicles.
Lee subsequently told the court that the cellphone was given to him to hold by someone while he was in the holding area of the station.
When Lee was asked how much time he was planning to spend in prison for it, he replied, "none", and told the court that he was going through a tough time in his life.
Furthermore, he explained that he was going through a divorce and was served divorce papers while in custody which prohibited him from responding to his wife's request,among other things.
Neville Lee, 43, of a St Andrew address was charged with breaches of the Corrections Act.
According to police reports, about 9 a.m. on October 11 of this year, the defendant was being prepared for a court appearance when he was observed by police officers putting an object into his waistband.
He was then searched and a black and silver Nokia cellphone retrieved from beside his testicles.
Lee subsequently told the court that the cellphone was given to him to hold by someone while he was in the holding area of the station.
When Lee was asked how much time he was planning to spend in prison for it, he replied, "none", and told the court that he was going through a tough time in his life.
Furthermore, he explained that he was going through a divorce and was served divorce papers while in custody which prohibited him from responding to his wife's request,among other things.
GUN BATTLE FOR POSTAL TRUCK
High drama unfolded along Adelaide Street in Spanish Town, St Catherine, yesterday, during a robbery attempt of a postal truck at the Spanish Town Post Office.
A security guard was shot and injured in the incident before four men who are believed to be the gunmen escaped from the scene. A car was seized by the police following the incident, and the post office was ordered closed to the public to facilitate an investigation.
Police reports are that about 7 a.m., a truck laden with postal items was making a scheduled delivery.
It is reported that four armed men tried to hold up the truck but they were challenged by the security guard on the vehicle.
A shoot-out ensued during which the guard was shot in his lower back.
Reports are that the men drove away, breaking the one way along Hanover Street and smashing into a policeman's car.
The men then abandoned the vehicle and ran on to Young Street before escaping.
The post office is a collection point for many pensioners and PATH beneficiaries.
Many persons expressed shock at the brazen act.
The Spanish Town police is investigating the matter.
A security guard was shot and injured in the incident before four men who are believed to be the gunmen escaped from the scene. A car was seized by the police following the incident, and the post office was ordered closed to the public to facilitate an investigation.
Police reports are that about 7 a.m., a truck laden with postal items was making a scheduled delivery.
It is reported that four armed men tried to hold up the truck but they were challenged by the security guard on the vehicle.
A shoot-out ensued during which the guard was shot in his lower back.
Reports are that the men drove away, breaking the one way along Hanover Street and smashing into a policeman's car.
The men then abandoned the vehicle and ran on to Young Street before escaping.
The post office is a collection point for many pensioners and PATH beneficiaries.
Many persons expressed shock at the brazen act.
The Spanish Town police is investigating the matter.
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