O-WRAP: Senior cop dies… ‘Helpful’ constable gets promotion… 2-y-o killed in crash
In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE’s top 10 stories for today.
1. ACP Winchroy Budhoo dies suddenly
Assistant Commissioner of Police, Winchroy Budhoo assigned to the Operations Portfolio of the Jamaica Constabulary Force died earlier today at the May Pen Hospital in Clarendon.
Full story here2. Constable photographed carrying elderly woman promotedConstable Richard Plummer from the St Ann’s Bay Police Station, who was photographed last week carrying an elderly woman in St Ann’s Bay, was yesterday promoted to the rank of corporal and given an award for his selfless act of kindness.
Full story here3. Vybz Kartel appeal set for next FebruaryThe Court of Appeal is set to hear the case of incarcerated dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel and his co-accused on February 19 next year.
Full story here4. 2-y-o girl killed in St Ann crash, parents hospitalisedA two year-old girl has succumbed to injuries she received in a motor vehicle crash along Windsor main road in St Ann last night.
Full story here5. First blind contestant vies for Miss Kingston and St Andrew crownTwenty-five-year-old Samoya Jordon will create history when she takes to the stage at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on May 13 to compete for the Miss Kingston and St Andrew Festival Queen title.
Full story here 6. $45m to be spent repairing 180 police stationsNational Security Minister, Robert Montague has announced that the Government will be spending some $45 million to repair some 180 police stations across the island.
Full story here7. Gov’t committed to 50% reduction in road crashes by 2020Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is committed to a 50 per cent reduction in road crashes in Jamaica by 2020.
Full story here8. Montague announces Medal of Appreciation for JCF membersNational Security Minister, Robert Montague has announced a Medal of Appreciation for members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force who excel across three key areas: serving, protecting and reassuring.
Full story here9. Bermuda gov’t says it will not challenge same-sex court rulingHome Affairs Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin says the Bermuda government will not challenge last week’s landmark legal ruling on same-sex marriage in the island.
Full story here10. Opposition leader hails teachers for tremendous contribution to nation Opposition leader, Dr Peter Phillips in a message to teachers in celebration of teachers’ Day today, said there is no other vocation that comes as close to shaping tomorrow’s world as teaching does.