MONTEGO BAY, St James — Retailers in Montego Bay, St James, have welcomed the return of the Jamaica Observer’s Takes Style Out, now dubbed Shop the Sales, event, particularly after last year’s staging was cancelled due to the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Among those looking forward to this year’s threeday event — which kicks off on October 29 — is Anthony Pearson of Lloyd’s Department Store. “Because of the absence...

MONTEGO BAY, St James — After six months on the run, Oral Thompson appeared in the St James Parish Court on Wednesday, charged with the murder of his common-law spouse, 53-year-old Junithe Hickey, of Goodwill, Anchovy, St James. He was remanded in custody until November 18 when the matter will be back before the court. Hickey died following an incident in March this year at premises in Mount Salem, where...

THE police have identified one of three men killed in a firefight in the Five Miles area off the Sligoville main road in St Catherine, Friday morning, during which gunmen used a child to draw cops closer before opening fire, killing one law enforcer. He is Malique Hussey, otherwise called Mal Boss, from Spanish Town, St Catherine, with connections in Five Miles. According to the police, Hussey was a known...

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) has expressed concern about the shooting of a 10-year-old girl during a police operation in Sligoville, St Catherine, which left a police corporal and two men dead on Friday morning. READ:  UPDATE: Two men killed after gun battle with police in Sligoville According to a release from JFJ, Corporal Trevoy Shaw of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Special Operations Branch was fatally shot...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Farmers in Mandeville are optimistic that recent rainfall will boost agricultural production and bring much-needed relief to consumers, as produce prices remain high amid an extended period of drought. During this week’s visit to the Mandeville Market, lettuce was among the most expensive items, selling for $1,400 per pound. Sweet peppers were priced at $600 per pound, while tomatoes and carrots were each selling for $500 per...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hear The Children’s Cry (HTCC) says it is deeply concerned over the wounding of “yet another precious Jamaican child”. The lobby group’s comment is in relation to the 10-year-old girl who was admitted to hospital in critical condition following Friday morning's shootout between police and gunmen in Sligoville, St Catherine. A policeman and two gunmen were also killed during the gun battle. Two other policemen were also...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Salada Foods has expanded its Jamaica Mountain Peak product line with the launch of a chai latte, adding a spiced tea-based drink to its range of instant beverages. According to a release from the company, the product was launched in September following more than a year of research and development. General Manager of Salada Foods Tamii Brown said the new offering forms part of the company’s efforts...

ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — One of the two men confirmed dead after the Friday morning standoff between police and gunmen that saw a baby and child caught in the crosshairs is believed to be the son of a recently retired cop. “I do believe that one of the young men was the estranged child of a member of the constabulary, a recent retiree from the constabulary,” said Senior Communications Strategist of...

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