O-Wrap: Electricity, water thieves nabbed… School watchman murdered… J’can among 8 arrested in Guyana
In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE’s top 10 stories for today
1. Masseuse tells court she cried after Gayle ‘exposed himself’
A massage therapist said she “cried uncontrollably” after star West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle allegedly exposed himself to her, telling a Sydney court Wednesday it left her “very upset”.
2. Owner of heated swimming pool in downtown Kingston caught stealing electricity
The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) today reported the arrest of a business owner following the discovery of an illegally connected heated swimming pool and hot tub at a location used as a business and residence in downtown Kingston.
3. J’can among eight arrested in gun, drug trade in Guyana
Guyana police say they have arrested eight people following the discovery of high powered guns and illegal drugs on two boats Wednesday on the Barima River, a tributary of the Orinoco River, entering from the Atlantic Ocean.
4. Firearm holder under probe following ‘accidental shooting’
Police investigators are probing the circumstances surrounding the reported accidental shooting and injuring of a mechanic in Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth yesterday.
5. Police operation nets electricity, water thieves
Police are reporting seven arrests for the stealing of water and electricity during what is being described as a “major operation” in the Spring Park area, about four miles north of St Elizabeth capital Black River, early Wednesday.
6. Another school watchman murdered
Another school security guard has been killed, marking the second murder of a watchman this week.
7. Would-be robber escapes from firearm holder; weapon handed over to cops
An armed would-be robber made good his escape Monday after his accomplice fled the scene, leaving him to the mercy of a licensed firearm holder.
8. Motorcyclists account for 31% of road fatalities so far this year
According to a report from the Ministry of Transport, motorcyclists account for 31 per cent of road users killed in motor vehicle crashes since the start of the year.
9. Cardiovascular diseases, diabetes to cost Jamaica $77b over next 15 years
Minister of Health, Christopher Tufton, says it will cost Jamaica approximately $77 billion over the next 15 years to treat people suffering from cardiovascular-related diseases and diabetes.
10. Employees entitled to time off to vote, reminds ECJ
The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) is reminding the public that electors are allowed up to three hours time off to vote on Election Day.
