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Published:Friday | October 27, 2017 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner

"I was in 'Lala Land' during the first six months of this case, and although justice prevailed, I am bitter and it still hurts badly," declared businessman Elia 'Leo' Taddeo, after he was cleared of sexual touching of two females in St Catherine...

Published:Thursday | October 12, 2017 | 5:31 PMRasbert Turner

Published:Wednesday | October 11, 2017 | 6:48 PMRasbert Turner

A man said to be of unsound mind was fatally shot by the police this afternoon on the compound of the Portmore Police Station in St Catherine. Reports are that the man jumped the perimeter fence...

 

Published:Wednesday | October 4, 2017 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner

Cardon Travel is changing the business landscape of the rural township of Old Harbour in St Catherine.The business, having opened its door at Shop 7 Cottage Plaza, West Street, is a one-stop shop for many persons.The husband-and-wife team of Andwele...

Published:Tuesday | October 3, 2017 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner

A policeman died last night after his car ran off the road and plunged into a river in Bog Walk, St Catherine. The deceased is Sergeant Melville Ellington of the Spanish Town Police Station in the St Catherine North Division. Reports are...

Published:Friday | September 29, 2017 | 5:19 PMRasbert Turner

Two St Catherine policemen who were charged with grievous sexual assault have been freed by the St Catherine Parish Court. Corporal Hopeton Reid and Constable Jermaine Anderson, who are attached to the Portmore Police Station, were freed...

Published:Tuesday | September 26, 2017 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner

Container Plaza in Old Harbour,St Catherine, is the place to be forgreat-tasting food that satisfies the appetites of many.Food recently visited the location and witnessed chef Ian McCook busy preparing for lunch at Di Lip Smacking Kitchen.There...

Published:Monday | September 25, 2017 | 1:21 PMRasbert Turner

Businessman Christopher Soutar, who is charged with manslaughter arising from the death of his two-year-old son, had his bail extended by the St Catherine Circuit Court this morning. Soutar appeared before Justice Sarah Thompson-James. The case was...

Published:Tuesday | September 19, 2017 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner

Concerns were raised yesterday at the opening of the Michaelmas term of the St Catherine Circuit Court about the dominance of sexual offenses cases on the court list at each sitting.  During the opening, it was revealed that there...

Published:Tuesday | September 12, 2017 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner

St Catherine resident Brenton 'Johnny Ras' Campbell knows the secret to good ital cooking."Yes, mi boss. Is a callaloo mi waiting on before mi go back on the road," taxi driver Michael Tinglin told Food excitedly as he...

Published:Saturday | September 9, 2017 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner

Having grown up watching his father using home-fashioned methods to preserve bodies, Michael Archer knew she always wanted to get into the operation of a funeral home.That dream culminated with him opening Archer's Funeral...

Published:Thursday | August 17, 2017 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner

Former Rising Star contestant Ricardo 'Big Pop' Rankine is seeking to join the fight against crime with his new single, We Are One.Rankine says the song has been getting good support and have the musical input of artistes Singer J and Turbulence,...

Published:Tuesday | August 8, 2017 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner

A visit to the Board Walk Restaurant and Bar on Seaforth Boulevard in Fort Clarence, St Catherine, brings you up close and personal with nature.The venue's rustic setting coupled with good tasting dishes, entertainment and a captivating scenic view...

Published:Tuesday | July 25, 2017 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner

Jolly's Restaurant, located on Port Henderson Road in Portmore, St Catherine, prides itself as the standard by which seafood should be judged.The location, which is blessed with a breathtaking view of the Caribbean Sea, is a must-visit for seafood...

Published:Thursday | July 20, 2017 | 9:48 AMRasbert Turner

Parish Judge Grace Henry-McKenzie has sent the sexual-assault case against businessman Elia 'Leo' Taddeo to the St Catherine Circuit Court despite indications that two of the complaints have recanted their stories.When the case was called up in the...

Published:Wednesday | July 5, 2017 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner

Police Constable Nickino Mullings says that he is a man on a mission: to change persons through gospel music.The career policeman, who goes by the stage name Officer Mullings, so far, has recorded several songs such as Hallelujah Amen, Have mercy on...

Published:Tuesday | June 20, 2017 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner

The 14th staging of the Relet Barbecue and Family Fun Day transformed the grounds of Relet Preparatory School in Marlie Mount, St Catherine, into a first-rate food zone.According to organiser Welton Codner, the event has become very popular.When...

Published:Wednesday | June 21, 2017 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner

Former 100-metre sprint world-record holder Asafa Powell has donated $400,000 to the Redemption National Church of God in Waterloo Ewarton St Catherine.The athlete made the donation on Monday to the place of worship that is supervised by his mother...

Published:Tuesday | May 30, 2017 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner

The Job Lane, Spanish Town, area belongs to Faith 'Karen' Gordon on Thursdays. The occasion is a weekly cookout and get-together of patrons, friends and well-wishers.Persons with the most discriminating taste can feel at home with the offerings at '...

Published:Thursday | May 25, 2017 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner

After 17 years, the cries of residents of Troja in North Eastern St Catherine have been answered, with the shuttered police station scheduled to be reopened before the end of this year."The residents begged me to make it a reality to have the police...

Published:Tuesday | May 23, 2017 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner

When it comes to good-tasting food, particularly curried dishes, Sharmz Restaurant is the place to visit.The small eatery, which is located on Job Lane in Spanish Town, St Catherine, was busy during a recent visit by Food. This reflected the...

Published:Wednesday | May 24, 2017 | 12:29 PMRasbert Turner

Fire of unknown origin this morning gutted the accountant's office at the St Catherine Municipal Court building in Spanish Town. It's reported that fire was seen coming from the section which housed books, receipts and other documents...

Published:Thursday | May 11, 2017 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner

Residents and visitors using the Fourth Street entrance to Greater Portmore in St Catherine will do so with more aesthetic value, following the erection of a concrete sign adjoining the Hellshire main road.This was made possible through efforts of...

Published:Wednesday | May 3, 2017 | 12:00 AMRasbert Turner

Some of the most delicious dishes are often prepared in some very small spaces. This is true of the Daily Bread Restaurant located on Jobs Lane, in Spanish Town St Catherine. When the Food team visited the little venue, it was greeted by great...

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