Dead is 47-year-old Rowan Stephen otherwise called 'Lee' a Fisherman of Little Bay in the community and his pillion 53-year-old Lorna Gray of Kingswood in Savanna-la-Mar in the parish. It is reported that Williams was last seen alive at her home on Wednesday morning. Two bullet casings were left at the scene. The body of Kerry Ann Williams was found in a shallow grave in her yard in Mt Airy, Westmoreland on December 2, 2022. Residents made the gruesome discovery of the body of 42-year-old Alicia Smithson on Tuesday afternoon. All Rights Reserved. They are Rose Morris, 53, a domestic helper, and her daughter, Latoya Daley, 25. Jamaica's justice system has received a major boost from the Government of Canada, . Brown went to assist when the men opened gunfire hitting her to her upper body and Lewis to the head. It's reported that the three were in a vehicle traveling along the Three River Road shortly before 3am when theydriver was reportedly lost control of the vehicle. Copyright 2023 Multimedia Jamaica Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Two women were shot and killed on Wednesday afternoon at a supermarket in Long Hill, Westmoreland by gunmen posing as customers. Should we start marriage counselling before he's divorced? We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central George Wright said more police personnel were needed in Westmoreland. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published. The woman, who has not yet been identified, was flung thrown from the vehicle. By Claudia Gardner June 28, 2020 07:46 PM. Heal your gut with these 5 wellness shots, Concern over lack of air-con in Paris 2024 Olympic village, Jahmiel aiming for even greater achievements for 2023, FSC assumes temporary management of Stocks and Services Limited, WATCH: Jo Mersa's funeral procession leaves Bob Marley Museum. 00:00. Photo. A police manhunt is on for the boyfriend of the woman whose decomposing body was discovered in a shallow grave in Mt Airy, Westmoreland this morning. Reports from the Corporation Communications Unit of the Jamaica Constabulary Force are that about 11:30 am Stephen and Gray were on a motorcycle travelling along Old Hope Road in Little London when the motorcycle proceeded to overtake a truck that was turning right. WESTMORELAND, Jamaica The police have identified a man and a woman who died as a result of injuries they sustained in a motor vehicle crash on the Old Hope Main road in Broughton, Little London Westmoreland, on Friday morning. Yesterday, residents attributed the ongoing blood-letting in the area to escalating tension between warring factions in Savanna-la-Mar. The murder of two men and the wounding of another in Bethel Town, Westmoreland, on Wednesday have left several residents thinking about relocating to other western communities. The most me can do is cry every now and again," he told. Smithson was later found lying in a pool of blood with her hands tied to the leg of a bed. The supermarket operated by Sophia Brown in Kings district in White House, Westmoreland, where she and Bernie Lewis, a female farmer, were shot and killed by gunmen on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 - Hopeton Bucknorphoto. All Rights Reserved. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email. 11:35 pm, Fri January 13, 2023. Jamaica News Today - Television Jamaica a Trusted Source for News, Sports \u0026 Entertainment.Television Jamaica (TVJ) where you get Jamaican news, sports and weather reports and an eclectic mix of music, entertainment and information shows for the entire family. The deceased has been identified as 31 year-old Tracey Hume of Masemure Meadows housing scheme in the parish. It is reported that the owner of the supermarket, 45-year-old Sophia Brown, was being assisted at her establishment by 58-year-old farmer Bernie Lewis when men entered the premises about 2:00 p.m. and asked about chicken for purchase. I know for a fact that the chamber of commerce has been very, very active in trying to get persons to respond towards putting up cameras in the town so that we may have an eye to what is happening, Perrin stated. The licensed firearm holder, who was taken into custody following the incident, is a 42-year-old businessman, also of Llandilo (Phase One) address. They are 29-year-old telephone operator, Vanessa Spence and 16-year-old Brianna Smith, both of Golden Grove district, Ramble in Hanover. According to the police report, killed are 45-year-old Sophia Brown and 58-year-old farmer and domestic helper, Bernie Lewis. Make a comment. And look how them all kill the poor girl (Smith). The police was subsequently summoned and the injured persons were taken to the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital where they were pronounced dead. I am concerned about the crime situation, especially with respect to the fact that most of these are done by persons who have guns. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email. Her throat was slashed and it was reported that her private area had marks of violence. Copyright 2021 The Gleaner Company (Media) Limited. We want to hear from you! 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Send us a message on WhatsApp at 1-876-499-0169 or email us at onlinefeedback@gleanerjm.com oreditors@gleanerjm.com. An uncle of the deceased woman, Raymond Headley, said he was contacted by a relative overseas who had tried to contact the woman but failed after numerous attempts. A 28-year-old Portland farmer allegedly stabbed his girlfriend after accusing her of cheating. A man was shot and killed and a 38-year-old hairdresser was injured by a gunman at a bar at a guest house in Negril, Westmoreland on Tuesday night. Since the start of the year, Westmoreland has recorded 105 murders, which is 40 more than the 65 reported over the corresponding period last year. Detectives are investigating an alleged murder-suicide in the usually quiet community of Senior on the border of Westmoreland and St. James. Mentally-ill men killed after cops disarmed. Please don't use the comments to advertise. The investigation into the killing is ongoing. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read. Should we start marriage counselling before he's divorced? Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read. When did you know you wanted to file for divorce? I can tell you there is a rivalry between one community and the next. Two women were shot and killed yesterday afternoon at a supermarket in Kings district in Long Hill, White House in Westmoreland by gunmen posing as customers. Sign up for The Gleaners morning and evening newsletters. Woman accidentally shot by cop in Liguanea, St Andrew Fatal fiery crash in. Also please stick to the topic under discussion. They were taken to hospital where they were pronounced dead. The dead man has been identified as 33-year-old Andre 'DJ Jashie' Baker, of a Llandilo (Phase One) address, who was arguably Westmoreland's most popular music selector. KINGSTON, Jamaica - A sentencing hearing for Alten Brooks, the driver of the garbage truck that crushed and killed seven-year-old Benjamin Bair on the grounds of the Clan Carthy Primary School . The identity of the third individual was not ascertained. It is reported that on Wednesday night, she and her boyfriend had an altercation and that screams were reportedly heard coming from inside her house. It's reported that the three were in a vehicle traveling along the Three River Road shortly before 3am when they driver was reportedly lost control of the vehicle. A police manhunt is on for the boyfriend of the woman whose decomposing body was discovered in a shallow grave in Mt Airy, Westmoreland this morning. 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It is reported that the owner of the supermarket 45-year-old Sophia Brown was being assisted at her establishment by 58-year-old farmer Bernie Lewis when men entered the premises and asked about chicken for purchase. Follow The Gleaner on Twitter and Instagram @JamaicaGleaner and on Facebook @GleanerJamaica. The gunmen reportedly ran from the establishment and escaped on foot in the area. Evasive FSC says SSL's licence has never been suspended, Former police commissioner Lucius Thomas has died, Bail extended for Russian man charged with manslaughter, Authorities probing multimillion dollar fraud at Knox Community College, Williams orders CPFSA to cut ties with another charity organisation, Police corporal found guilty of 2010 murder at football match, New trial date looms in Keith Clarke murder case, EMS recommends guidelines to prevent effluent from Bamboo Bioproducts operation, Digital Archives: Online editions 2006-Now. Now you can read the Jamaica Observer ePaper anytime, anywhere. Suzette Clarke-Grose told WABC-TV Thursday that she learned after a phone call from relatives that the bodies of her daughter, Franciena Johnson, and Johnson's cousin, Nadia Fearon, were found. Email us at star@gleanerjm.com and follow @thejamaicastar on Instagram and on Twitter @JamaicaStar and on Facebook: @TheJamaicaStar. I just dont know what to say. She has been identified as Kimone Myre, a hotel receptionist of Little London, Westmoreland. The men left on foot. 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It's bad enough that we are losing citizens to COVID, but to compound the situation by adding murders to it is really mind-blowing, Perrin said. The motorcycle collided with the truck and both Gray and Stephen were injured. The Jamaica Observer ePaper is available to you at home or at work, and is the same edition as the printed copy available at https://bit.ly/epaper-login, Pregnant woman among two killed in Westmoreland, Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. WESTMORELAND, Jamaica A four-month pregnant woman was among two people fatally shot in Westmoreland on Wednesday night. SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland Of the 140 people murdered in the parish last year mor e than 50 per cent of them were on the wrong side of the law, according to the police. The custos appealed to the youth to put away the guns. And I am sure that all of the citizens are living in fear. 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