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O-Wrap: Ja gets 658 area code… Garvey bust replaced… Burglars killed in St Elizabeth
The new bust of Marcus Garvey at UWI
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August 27, 2017

O-Wrap: Ja gets 658 area code… Garvey bust replaced… Burglars killed in St Elizabeth

In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE’s top 10 stories for today:

1. Jamaica gets additional area code

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) today announced that Jamaica now has another area code – 658 – in addition to the existing 876. Full story here

2. Two burglars shot dead in St Elizabeth, third on the run

Two men are dead and another is on the run and thought to be injured after reportedly finding themselves on the wrong end of a shootout with a licensed firearm holder while they were allegedly trying to break into his house in Mountainside, St Elizabeth, police say. Full story here

3. Ocho Rios escapee killed, firearm recovered

One of five men who escaped from the Ocho Rios police lock-up in St Ann on Friday, August 11 was shot dead this morning during a confrontation with the police in Pineapple, Ocho Rios. Full story here

4. England’s Ali glad to make Windies ‘suffer’

Moeen Ali revealed a ruthless streak by saying he was pleased to make the West Indies “suffer” and see their “heads go down” after putting England in position to win the second Test at Headingley. Full story here

5. Garvey bust at UWI replaced

The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona has honoured its commitment to replace the bust of National Hero Marcus Garvey, but supporters of the renowned Pan-Africanist are still not pleased. Full story here

6. Muslim Cleric al-Faisal remanded until Sept 11

Controversial Jamaican Muslim Cleric Sheikh Abdullah al-Faisal was a short while ago remanded until September 11, when he appeared before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court. Full story here

7. Police kill wanted man in Hanover

A man who was last month listed among the 10 most wanted men in Westmoreland was yesterday shot dead in a reported shootout with the police in Hopewell, Hanover. Full story here

8. FLA seeks to clear the air

As the Firearms Licensing Authority’s (FLA) controversy over the issuance of licences to people of questionable character heightened last week, the Authority is seeking to clarify issues that have come to light. Full story here

9. PHOTOS: Trailer overturns on Winston Jones Highway

OBSERVER ONLINE has learnt that a trailer overturned on the Winston Jones Highway near Mandeville, Manchester earlier today. Full story here

10. Suspected lottery scammer arrested in Trelawny

A man was yesterday arrested for alleged lottery scam activities following police operations in Bounty Hall, Trelawny. Full story here

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