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Jamaican police officer charged with murder after woman shot during protest

Andrew Wilson appears in court over killing of Latoya Bulgin at protest over a police shooting days earlierAuthorities in Jamaica have taken the rare step of charging a police officer with murder after he was accused of shooting a 45-year-old woman in a case that prompted violent protests. According to the Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom), Constable Andrew Wilson appeared in court on Wednesday and was denied bail. Another hearing is scheduled for mid-June.

The Guardian UK 5d ago

Jamaican police officer charged with murder after woman shot during protest

Andrew Wilson appears in court over killing of Latoya Bulgin at protest over a police shooting days earlierAuthorities in Jamaica have taken the rare step of charging a police officer with murder after he was accused of shooting a 45-year-old woman in a case that prompted violent protests. According to the Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom), Constable Andrew Wilson appeared in court on Wednesday and was denied bail. Another hearing is scheduled for mid-June.

The Guardian World 5d ago

Bound by blood: new film highlights Jamaica’s outlawed obeah belief system

Stew Peas focuses on obeah, an enduring African magic practice in Jamaica banned by colonisers in the 1700sA new movie from award-winning Jamaican film-maker Sosiessia Nixon shines a spotlight on Jamaica’s enduring west African-based magic and spiritual healing tradition known as obeah. Nixon’s tense, feature-length suspense, Stew Peas, tells of the story of Jamaican detective Tessa, who is obsessed with an old murder case.

The Guardian UK 11d ago

Bound by blood: new film highlights Jamaica’s outlawed obeah belief system

Stew Peas focuses on obeah, an enduring African magic practice in Jamaica banned by colonisers in the 1700sA new movie from award-winning Jamaican film-maker Sosiessia Nixon shines a spotlight on Jamaica’s enduring west African-based magic and spiritual healing tradition known as obeah. Nixon’s tense, feature-length suspense, Stew Peas, tells of the story of Jamaican detective Tessa, who is obsessed with an old murder case.

The Guardian World 11d ago

Prince William declares his love for pubs as he pours himself a pint during surprise visit

Prince William declares his love for pubs as he pours himself a pint during surprise visit William got behind the Prince of Peckham bar and pulled a pint of Jamaican lager Red Stripe - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments The Prince of Wales has called for the protection of Britain’s pubs, making the call during a visit to the aptly named Prince of Peckham where he pulled a pint and sampled jerk chicken. William expressed his delight, stating "I could stay here forever," after engaging with...

The Independent UK 7d ago

Manchester City thrash Brighton 4-0 to win women's FA Cup

Manchester City thrash Brighton 4-0 to win women's FA Cup May 31 : Manchester City hammered Brighton & Hove Albion to win the Women's FA Cup final at Wembley on Sunday, securing the trophy for the first time since 2020 and completing a domestic double in the process. After bulldozing their way to the Women's Super League title on the back of Bunny Shaw's 21 goals, the Jamaican international was instrumental again and, after rumours that she might depart, she celebrated signing a new contract...

Channel News Asia 10d ago

Reform councillor faces calls to resign over ‘racist’ blackface photograph

Reform councillor faces calls to resign over ‘racist’ blackface photograph The newly-elected Epping Forest councillor said a resident who discovered the image on his Facebook page ‘should not have been so nosey’ - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments A Reform UK councillor is facing calls to resign after a photo emerged appearing to show him in blackface makeup in what he described as a tribute to Jamaican singer Bob Marley. The image, shared by Geoff Shaw in 2017, was branded as “racist” by a...

The Independent UK 4d ago

Lyles storms to victory, Alfred beats Jefferson-Wooden at Rome Diamond League

Lyles storms to victory, Alfred beats Jefferson-Wooden at Rome Diamond League ROME, June 4 : American Olympic champion Noah Lyles made a winning start to his Diamond League campaign in the men's 100 metres at the Rome meeting on Thursday, and Julien Alfred beat world champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden in the women's 200 metres. Lyles was his usual confident self, soaking up the Stadio Olimpico crowd's applause before the final race of the night, and was typically bullish at the end. "I had a...

Channel News Asia 5d ago