The Jamaican Culture

  The St. Andrew Central Police have launched a major investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of 20‑year‑old Victoria Brown Hanley, a student of the University of the West Indies, Mona campus. Hanley, who hailed from Mandeville, Manchester, was discovered around 6 a.m. in her room at George Alleyne Hall. According to reports, her roommate  a medical student  left the room sometime after 1 a.m. and returned about five hours later to find Hanley lying face‑down on the bed with a scarf tightly wrapped around her neck. The roommate alerted security personnel and loosened the scarf before Hanley was rushed to hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Police investigators have since been reviewing CCTV footage of the hall, and the case is currently being treated as a death investigation.

  In a major development , the warrant issued in 2018 for the questioning of Jamaican entertainer Mavado has been officially vacated. This follows a recent meeting between the artist and the police on Wednesday. The Official Closure of the Case David Brooks, better known by his stage name Mavado, is no longer under investigation, as confirmed by the head of the St. Andrew North Division, Superintendent Randy Sweeney. According to Sweeney, based on the current information and circumstances, the police have decided to close the matter. "Based on the information that we have at hand and the circumstances, that matter has been closed. And of course, the police met with him and his attorney," said Superintendent Sweeney during an interview with Radio Jamaica News. Timeline of Events Leading to the Warrant The warrant was originally issued on June 9, 2018, following a complaint by Anthony Goulbourne, who accused Mavado of being involved in a shooting incident. The complaint came af...

  Inside the Weekend Heist: A Courier Van, a Uniform, and $20 Million in Cash A daring daylight robbery has stunned Jamaica’s retail and security sectors. On Saturday, October 11, 2025, a courier driver reportedly absconded with $15–$20 million in cash from a MegaMart store on Waterloo Road, St. Andrew . The suspect, employed by a prominent courier company, was part of a three-member team assigned to collect cash from the store. The Escape: Uniform Off, Firearm Down, Millions Missing While his two colleagues entered the MegaMart premises, the driver remained in the vehicle. In a calculated move, he allegedly removed his uniform , left his licensed firearm behind , and vanished with the cash haul. The incident has triggered a full-scale manhunt across St. Andrew and St. Catherine . Linstead Raid: No Trace of the Suspect Police and company officials conducted a raid on the suspect’s residence in Linstead, St. Catherine , but found no trace of him. The St. Andrew Central P...

  On Her 14th Birthday: Police Seek Santina Sergeant's Father, Lawrence Sergeant, in Murder Investigation Clarendon, Jamaica – Today, the local community should be celebrating a milestone: the 14th birthday of Santina Sergeant . Instead, this day of remembrance is marred by a tragic and shocking development in the investigation into the Christiana High School student’s brutal murder. The Manchester Police have announced they are actively seeking her father, Lawrence Sergeant , for questioning. Police believe Mr. Sergeant can provide crucial assistance in the ongoing investigation into his daughter's heinous death. Father Now a Person of Interest Santina Sergeant was reported missing on Friday, October 3rd, and her partially burnt body was discovered on Monday, October 6th, concealed under an old fridge in the backyard of her home in Riverside Drive, Baillieston, Spalding. The gruesome discovery, made by a police search team from the Christiana Police Station, immediately raise...

  Clarendon, Jamaica – The community of Clarendon has been plunged into mourning and shock following the devastating discovery of a missing high school student's body. Santina Sergeant , a bright 13-year-old enrolled at Christiana High School, was found deceased yesterday afternoon, her life tragically cut short. The Manchester Police are now investigating what they have confirmed to be a murder, leaving residents reeling and demanding answers. A Distressing Discovery in Baillieston The grim discovery was made at the back of a house in Riverside Drive, Baillieston, Spalding, Clarendon. Santina's partially burnt body was reportedly found hidden under an old refrigerator, a detail that has sent shivers through the community and sparked widespread outrage. Santina was first reported missing on Friday. This led to an intensive search, which tragically culminated in the discovery of her remains yesterday. The Spalding Police Station, operating within the Manchester Police Division...

  Linstead, St. Catherine (October 6, 2025) – The community of Commadore in Linstead, St. Catherine, is in shock and mourning this morning following a horrific gun attack last night that claimed the lives of five people and left four others hospitalized. The brazen act of violence has sent shockwaves across the nation, compounding concerns over the escalating issue of domestic gang warfare and violent crime in Jamaica. The Details of the Attack The tragedy unfolded on Sunday night, October 5, 2025, around 8:45 PM . According to preliminary reports from the police, multiple gunmen descended upon a residential yard in Commadore and immediately opened fire on the occupants. The victims were caught in the sudden and relentless assault, which resulted in instant fatalities and serious injuries. The five deceased victims include three males and two females. In a particularly heartbreaking detail, one of the victims is confirmed to be a four-year-old child . Four other individuals sustai...