Entries by Shaunjaye Mitchell

Zico to Face Court for Murder

Thirty-year-old Tremaine Melford, otherwise called ‘Zico’, meter technician of 4 West, Greater Portmore in St. Catherine is scheduled to face the court to answer to the charge of murder committed in the parish on Friday, December 06. Dead is 76-year-old Alphanso Bailey of the above-mentioned address. Reports from the Portmore Police are that about 4:20 […]

Crime Prevention Tips for Businesses

Reduce cash held on the premises to a workable minimum. Implement a system whereby excess cash is removed to a secure area. Place emergency numbers where attendants can easily see them. To reduce fraud: Only accept cheques and credit cards when presented with an acceptable form of identification. Accept credit cards only if signed at […]

Praedial Larceny Prevention Tips

As we seek to protect, serve and reassure members in the agricultural sector and generally the Jamaican society, we want to remind you that your safety begins with you. Here are some tips that may assist you to protect life, investments, and property: Record Keeping Create or update your current list of assets and personal […]

Stop.Think.Connect. Cyber Tips

The majority of cyber criminals do not discriminate; they target vulnerable computer systems regardless of whether they are part of a government agency, Fortune 500 company, small business, or belong to a home user. However, there are steps you can take to minimize your chances of an incident. Set strong passwords, change them regularly, and […]

Man Charged with Larceny of Motor Vehicle and Conspiracy

Thirty-six-year-old Andre Cohen, haulage contractor of 7 East Greater Portmore, St. Catherine was charged with Larceny of Motor Vehicle and Conspiracy to Larceny of Motor Vehicle on Friday, December 20. The charges stem from the theft of the complainant’s motor vehicle from Diamond Avenue in Eltham Park, Spanish Town in the parish on Wednesday, December […]

Two Charged With Housebreaking and Larceny

Two persons are to face the court to answer to the charge of Housebreaking and Larceny committed in Kingston West and St.Elizabeth Divisions. Charged are: A 16-year-old boy; and Fifty-four-year-old Conroy Lawrence, a taxi operator of Fyffes Pen, St. Elizabeth. The teenager was charged after he was implicated in the Monday, March 11th break-in at […]

13 Tips When Driving on Highways

Buckle up Although a common tip, buckling your seatbelt is essential. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), seat belt use helped save over 14,000 lives in 2016. About 90% of Americans wear seat belts, yet some drivers and passengers don’t take the risk seriously and still don’t wear seatbelts. Before leaving home, be sure […]