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  Two Policemen Killed in Waltham Park Shooting – Jamaica Rocked by Off-Duty Attack Date: November 13, 2025 Location: Waltham Park Road, St Andrew, Jamaica Off-Duty Officers Fatally Shot in Brazen Night Attack Two off-duty members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) were fatally shot on Wednesday night in a chilling incident that has reignited concerns about public safety and criminal boldness. Victims Identified The deceased officers are Constable Charles Stewart of the Spanish Town Police and Constable Jemarey Gordon of the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch (CTOC). Both were reportedly at a business establishment near 83 Lane on Waltham Park Road when the attack occurred. Timeline of the Attack According to eyewitness reports, a lone gunman approached the officers around 8:00 p.m. and opened fire. The men were rushed to hospital but succumbed to their injuries shortly after arrival. Police Response and Investigation The Major Inves...

 Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced a significant Building Support Programme in Parliament, designed to provide critical assistance to households affected by the recent devastation from Hurricane Melissa. The initiative will channel funds directly to Members of Parliament (MPs) across the island to fast-track housing repairs and reconstruction. The funding is structured on a tiered system, prioritizing the parishes that bore the brunt of the storm. Tiered Allocation Details During his address, the Prime Minister outlined the three-tiered allocation plan: $10 Million Allocation: MPs in the parishes deemed worst-affected —St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland, St. James, Hanover, and Trelawny—will each receive $10 million. $5 Million Allocation: Constituencies in St. Ann, Manchester, and Clarendon will receive $5 million each. $3 Million Allocation: MPs in all other parishes will be allocated $3 million to address housing needs in their respective communities. Parliamentary Clarif...