BOOM TUNE OF THE WEEK

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Nkulee Dube


Failed abortion almost kills 15-y-o

Cops probe doctor

Chad Bryan, Staff Reporter

Investigators from the Centre for Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA) say they are probing the botched abortion of a 15-year-old girl.

The incident is believed to have taken place recently.

Head of CISOCA, Superintendent Enid Ross-Stewart, said the police are pursuing this matter.

"What I do know is that we have a report of something fitting the description (of which) you are talking about. We have a report that we are actively investigating," she said.

According to information gathered by THE STAR, the child was taken to the doctor, who charged money to complete the procedure.

Afterwards, the child is said to have developed stomach pains and had to be rushed to a hospital in the Corporate Area, where an operation to remove the foetus was reportedly carried out.

When THE STAR visited the hospital, personnel were tight-lipped on the situation. The hospital's chief executive officer claims he didn't know about the matter.

"We're not aware of that incident," he said.

Another attorney charged for fraud

Another attorney has been accused of fraud. The police say 47-year-old Jade Hollis of Caribbean Close, Kingston 10, was yesterday arrested and charged with four counts of fraudulent conversion.

The police say Hollis was taken into custody at the Norman Manley International Airport upon her return to the island, shortly after midday yesterday.

It is reported that she fraudulently collected more than $12 million while she was being retained as a carriage of sales of a real estate company.

Hollis is to appear before the Half-Way Tree Resident Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, May 13.

She is now on bail in the sum of $3 million, with surety.

In the past month, four other attorneys have been arrested on fraud charges.

They are Miguel Lorne, Harold Brady, Patrick Bailey, and Debbie-Ann Samuels.

Repeat cop impersonator to be sentenced next month

Fifty-seven-year-old repeat police impersonator, Derrick Thompson, yesterday pleaded guilty to obtaining money by false pretence, and impersonating a police officer when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court.

On January 14, Thompson, who was on bail for the same offence, was spotted by detectives from MOCA interviewing a motorist of Dukharan Avenue, Kingston 10.

Following checks, it was revealed that Thompson was warning the motorist for prosecution for breaches of the Road Traffic Act. Investigations also revealed that Thompson fleeced two other motorists of sums of money earlier that day. He was immediately arrested and charged.

He is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday, May 22, in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate Court.

Alleged thief nabbed with 'hand in cookie jar'

Bjorn Burke, Staff Reporter

A man who was allegedly caught red-handed stealing a bottle of white overproof rum was sentenced when he appeared before the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday.

Charged with possession of ganja, dealing in ganja, possession of an offensive weapon, and breaches of the Spirit License Act is Daniel Green of Seaview Gardens, Kingston 11. Green pleaded "guilty with explanation" to the charges.

The crown led evidence that on April 6, the accused man was allegedly caught by the complainant stealing a 250ml bottle of white overproof rum from her place of business. It is believed that the complainant made a report to the police, and the accused man was later pointed out. Green allegedly made a hasty retreat when he saw the lawmen, but was soon accosted.

It is believed that the accused man operates a stall in which lawmen commissioned a search. The police allegedly discovered a quantity of ganja and a knife.

He was subsequently arrested and charged.

In court, Green explained to Senior Resident Magistrate Judith Pusey that he had a "little business" in which he peddles various items. After his explanation that didn't appear to clarify the alleged theft of rum, RM Pusey made further inquires.

"She catch you, you know? Hand in the cookie jar. She said she caught you stealing it," RM Pusey said.

The court heard that the accused man has had prior run-ins with the law.

The sitting magistrate ordered Green to pay a fine of $100 or serve 10 days for possession of ganja; pay a fine of $200 or serve 10 days for dealing in ganja; pay a fine of $500 or serve 10 days for breaches of the Spirit License Act; pay a fine of $4,000 or serve 10 days for possession of an offensive weapon; and ordered to pay a fine of $25,000 or serve six months for simple larceny. A fingerprint order was also made against him.

Woman accused of murdering brother gets $100,000 bail

Rasbert Turner, Star Writer

The final-year university female student accused of stabbing her brother to death over the use of a cable box was granted bail in the sum of $100,000 when she appeared in the Spanish Town Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday.

Sherisa Dixon, 22, from Greater Portmore, St Catherine, is charged with murder, following the death of her brother, Leighton Dixon, of the same address.

When the matter was mentioned in the court before Resident Magistrate Natalee Brooks, Dixon was ordered to surrender her travel documents to the police and report to the Portmore Police Station once per week.

This was after a successful bail application by attorney-at-law Peter Champagnie, who is representing the accused.

"It is unfortunate that the sole eyewitness is her father. She even missed two examinations during her time in jail. It is total sadness," Champagnie said.

Allegations are that on April 15, the accused was at home with her brother and father when a dispute developed over the use of a cable box.

attacked

The court heard that she was allegedly attacked by the now- deceased, who was fatally stabbed in an ensuing fight.

The matter will again be mentioned on July 21, by which time a post-mortem certificate will be available.

Xana Wilson and friends..


Morgan Heritage Album Released: Strictly Roots


Don't say we didn't warn you!  Morgan Heritage released Strictly Roots, and as expected, it's absolute fire.  Reggaeville was nice enough to upload the entire album above, so who would I be to keep that from you all?  Of course, remember to support the band on iTunes and on tour though!

Protoje: Who Can You Call

Here's a big track from Protoje's album, Ancient Future: "Who Can You Call".  In a time when conscious lyrics seem to be left behind in the music industry, it is amazing to hear Protoje continue to deliver his message.

And do you think that with the last breath that you take

you'll be sitting thinking bout the money that you made.


Janine Cunningham, Mad Professor..


Single - The Movement - Rescue


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Preacher served summons during service


Rasbert Turner, Star Writer


The weekly Wednesday service at a church in Spanish Town, St Catherine, was recently disrupted when a bailiff stepped in and slapped a senior clergy member with a summons.


The service had been going on for several hours on April 8, when about 1:30 p.m. the bailiff entered with a summons for the female preacher.


According to a source, the clergy member had been collecting the day's offering when the bailiff appeared.


It is said that when the bailiff at first attempted to serve the summons, he was greeted with resistance. There was said to be an argument between both parties before the preacher eventually took the document.


The summons, the source said, was served on the preacher after an issue developed between her and an ex-member of the church about money in a partner scheme.


When THE STAR spoke with the ex-member she stated that she had no choice but to seek the legal redress.


"Yes, I was a member of the church in 2013, and was throwing partner of $1,000 weekly. I stopped throwing and demanded back my money and still can't get it," the disgruntled ex-member said.


She said that it was as a result of being unable to collect back her $22,000 that she sought the assistance of the bailiff.


THE STAR was able to see the documents for the matter which confirmed that the case will appear in the Spanish Town Resident Magistrate's Court (Civil Division) on May 16.



Police investigate suspected suicide


André Williams, STAR Writer


Up to press time last night, the St Andrew North police were still on the scene where investigations were being conducted into a suspected case of suicide, THE STAR understands.


Our news team gathered information that 25-year-old Jodi-Ann Williams, who was employed to a commercial bank, seemingly ended her life.


Details surrounding the incident remain unclear, however, police sources have indicated that preliminary investigations have ruled out homicide.


THE STAR gathered that Williams was found hanging from a section of a house on Border Avenue, Havendale.


Since news of her death began circulating, it was unearthed that she may have been suffering from depression, following a relationship.


The police communication arm, Corporate Communications unit (CCU), confirmed reports that a body was discovered but were unable to give any other details last night.



Admiral Bailey gets bail extension


Bjorn Burke, Staff Reporter


Jamaican entertainer Glendon 'Admiral' Bailey, who was recently slapped with several fraud-related charges, had his bail extended when he appeared before the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday.


He is charged with two counts of uttering forged documents, two counts of obtaining a passport by false pretence, two counts of possession of forged documents, and attempting to obtain a passport by false pretence.


According to prosecutors, Bailey went to the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency offices where he attempted to renew a passport in the name Michael George Sullivan.


It is alleged that during the renewal process, his true identity was revealed and he was subsequently detained.


In court, Bailey had his bail extended by Senior Resident Magistrate Judith Pusey. He is scheduled to reappear on May 27, pending a mention hearing.



Manager fined for twisting worker's arm


A restaurant manager, who reportedly twisted the hands of his employee, in a bid to prevent her from stabbing him with a spoon, was fined $1,000 on Monday in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court.


Charged with assault is Andre Reeves. He pleaded not guilty and provided the court with an explanation.


According to him, since being employed through him, the complaint failed to listen to him on the job.


Reeves said, "Your Honour, she was disrespectful to me. She tell mi all sort of things. It started because I told her I sold a fruit punch, and she insisted on orange juice."


Argument


The court was told that the two had an argument, which turned physical after Reeves allegedly pushed the complainant.


Reeves said, "I didn't push her down. I needed something beside a table. I asked her to move out the way, and she grabbed a spoon and stabbed at me."


The complainant said, "He chucked me, and when I reach for the spoon, he grabbed my hands and squeeze the spoon out."


Senior Resident Judith Pusey said, "Well, since you each got what you gave. I am going impose a fine."


Reeves was fined $1,000 or 10 days imprisonment.



Man freed of assault, housebreaking charges


Rasbert Turner, Star Writer


A man was freed of multiple charges in the Spanish Town Resident Magistrate's Court on Monday.


Raphael Menzi, accused of breaking into a house and assaulting its occupants, was freed by Resident Magistrate Llyle Armstrong, who said the Crown failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.


The RM said it was not manifestly clear that the accused had committed the crimes for which he was charged.


The RM concluded there were doubts, the benefit of which must be given to Menzi. He was told he was not guilty of any offence and was free to go.


The Crown led evidence that, on August 17, 2012, Menzi broke into the complainants' house. It was said he had wounded and also assaulted them.


Following an investigation, he was charged with housebreaking with intent, assault occasioning bodily harm and unlawful wounding. Menzi was represented by attorney-at-law Leone Hines-Smith.



Re-birth project, JCF partner in at-risk youth intervention initiative



Constable Ricardo McCalpin, assistant coordinator of the National Safe Schools Programme, facilitates a Re-Birth Project workshop on conflict management with student-participants of the programme held at Caenwood Auditorium recently. - Contributed

Recognising the need for community in reaching and saving our youth, the Re-Birth Project has teamed up with the Community Safety and Security Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to provide support to the intervention initiative for at-risk youth and their parents.


"This phase of the programme is about 3As - Aspiration, Attitude and Achievement as young people are more likely to achieve positive outcomes when they develop ambitious, achievable aspirations, combined with strong self-esteem, self-efficacy (attitude), information and inspiration. But the behavioural issues, and influences around them, many times affect their achievement. Thus we have included the major stakeholders - the parents, the school, corporate Jamaica and even the police - in this job of building resilience and promoting elevated academic standards," Melody Cammock-Gayle, co-founder of the Re-Birth Project, said.


Launched in March, the Re-Birth Project, endorsed by the Ministry of Education (MoE), the National Parenting Support Commission and the National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica, is a nine-week programme aimed at positive behaviour modification of 20 select youth aged 14-17 residing in volatile communities in Kingston and St Andrew. The students, selected by the MoE from Norman Manley and Tivoli Gardens high schools, are pupils with the potential to do well academically, but display maladjusted behaviour which manifests in fights, truancy, failing grades, conflict with peers and blatant disrespect for authority.


Working with the Project since its inception in 2014, Constable Ricardo McCalpin, assistant coordinator of the National Safe Schools Programme, described the Re-Birth Project as very effective.


"Based on my observation, the Re-Birth Project has been, and continues to be, a fruitful programme. I have seen changes in the mindset of participants since they have been involved in the project. I have also seen better parent-child relationships, as both are now better equipped to deal with some of the challenges respective families and even the schools encounter," McCalpin said.


He commended the hands-on, non-judgemental approach of the programme in addressing and delivering relevant topics, by giving participants the opportunity to be involved in the workshops. This, he said, enabled the participants to internalise the material being taught as well as formulate solutions for real-life scenarios.


Many of the problems being addressed at the Re-Birth Project, the constable said, are issues his team sees in schools across the island, from indiscipline to truancy, gambling, bleaching, gang-related activities like bullying and extortion and perennial fighting. The latter, also a serious concern at the Norman Manley and Tivoli Gardens high schools, recently formed the subject of a two-week workshop on conflict management facilitated by McCalpin.


"It would seem that the students' self-esteem and self-worth are bound up in showing who is the 'baddest', and so everyone has something to prove. We have a child who was offered a tertiary scholarship if she could get her act together, and she's still fighting. We are trying to get them to understand, yes, you can stand out, but with a reputation for other things. How about being the brightest, most disciplined?" Cammock-Gayle said.


"What you find is a general disrespect for authority. The children do not respect their parents, and so there is no respect for anyone. This, in turn, results in parent-child conflict, as parents try to enforce some regulation. Then there is peer-to-peer conflict. No one is backing down. They respond to everything, insisting on retribution. So it is important to teach different conflict-resolution styles like ignoring, compromising, collaborating and negotiating, which show the youth that conflicts can have a positive outcome, or be avoided altogether," McCalpin explained.



One People Band

Morgan Heritage to Release New Album




The Royal Family of Reggae is back on the road again (though really I don't think they ever get off the road) promoting their forthcoming album, "Strictly Roots," and I couldn't be more stoked about it. Set to be released on April 20th, this 13-track collection is sure to be a great addition to the Morgan Heritage portfolio, featuring guest vocals from notable artists such as Chronixx, J Boog and Shaggy.

Below is the album single titled "Perform & Done," which has been around for a little while at this point, but is just now gaining some traction again in anticipation of the album release next week.


Pre-order your copy of Strictly Roots today (for only $5.99!), and be sure to check out this amazing live act when it comes through your city.



Court hears that ... Rapist held after falling asleep


Rasbert Turner, Star Writer


A St Catherine man who allegedly broke into a house and sexually assaulted a teenager and then fell asleep was remanded when he appeared in court on Friday.


When the man appeared in the Spanish Resident Magistrate's Court last Friday, he was not represented.


He told Resident Magistrate Anmarie Nembhard that he was not sure if he had legal representation.


He was subsequently remanded until May 26, when the matter will again be mentioned.


Allegations are that on March 31, the complainant was at home when the accused, who is an acquaintance, broke in. After he entered it is said that he sexually assaulted the 13-year-old complainant.


He reportedly fell asleep after the criminal act.


He was caught by the child's mother who alerted the police.


The accused was taken into custody, and following an investigation he was charged with burglary and rape.



Body of senior citizen found in Jones Town


The police are seeking the public's assistance in locating the relatives of an elderly man whose body was found in an abandoned building by residents on Pouyatt Street, Jones Town, Kingston 12, on Thursday, February 26.


He has been identified only as 'Weaky' and appears to be in his early '70s. The body is of dark complexion, medium build and about 163 centimetres (5 feet 4 inches) long. It was clad in an orange shirt.


Reports from the Admiral Town police are that about 11 a.m., residents stumbled upon the body and summoned them. On their arrival, it was seen lying on its side. The scene was processed and it was removed to the morgue pending post- mortem examinations.


Anyone with information who can assist the police in their investigations is being asked to contact the Admiral Town police at 922-6243, police 119 emergency number or the nearest police station.



Man who swiped money from ATM gets bail extension


A man who stole money that came out of an ATM wrongfully had his bail extended yesterday in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court.


Charged with simple larceny is Donovan Harrison.


He pleaded guilty and offered the court an explanation.


Harrison said, "I'm working and paid it back. I was paying for about three or four months. I paid until I got sick and then I heard all this."


Senior Resident Magistrate Judith Pusey said, "You are not charged for failing to repay, you are charged for stealing it."


"Your Honour. if I get a chance, I am willing to pay it back by month end", said Harrison.


RM Pusey did not end without telling Harrison what she would have done had it been her in his position.


RM Pusey said, "If an ATM machine start to push out money, I'd run like a thief."


Harrison is to return on May 1 for sentencing.



New ganja law takes effect tomorrow


As of tomorrow persons found with two ounces or less of marijuana will no longer be subject to arrest or detention by the police, but instead could be issued a ticket for $500 payable within a 30-day period at any revenue centre.


On Wednesday, April 15, Justice Minister Senator Mark Golding is expected to bring the Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act 2015 into operation by a notice published in the gazette.


This follows the Governor General's assent of the far-reaching piece of legislation.


Under the new amendments, a person who is ticketed for smoking ganja in public or for possession of two ounces or less of marijuana and fails to pay the ticket will be required to attend a Petty Sessions Court, and may be ordered to do community service or pay a fine of $2,000.


The Ministry of Justice has made it clear that a conviction for failing to pay a ticket will be recorded on the offender's criminal record.


In addition, a person who is found in possession of two ounces or less, who is under the age of 18 years, or who is 18 years or older and appears to the police to be dependent of ganja will be referred to the National Council on Drug Abuse for counselling. The offender is also required to pay the ticket.


With the implementation of the so-called ganja law, the smoking of ganja will be legally permitted in places that are licensed for the smoking of ganja for medical or therapeutic purposes.


The new law will also permit adherents of the Rastafarian faith to smoke ganja for sacramental purposes in locations registered as places of Rastafarian worship.


The Justice Ministry has made it clear that the possession of more than two ounces of ganja remains a criminal offence and offenders can be arrested, charged, tried in court, and, if found guilty, sentenced to a fine or to imprisonment or both. The conviction will also be recorded on that person's criminal record.


The Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act 2015 was passed by both Houses of Parliament in February this year.



Bail extended for siblings in cross case


Bjorn Burke, Staff Reporter


Two siblings involved in a case and cross case, accused of stealing from each other, had their bails extended when they appeared before the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court recently.


Charged with simple larceny is Dayisa Saunders. Charged with larceny from the dwelling is Delano Thomas.


The Crown led evidence that, in two separate incidents, it is believed that Thomas stole a Huawei cellular phone, property of his sister Saunders, from a partitioned dwelling in which the two reside. Sometime later, it is believed that Saunders stole $10,000 from her brother, seemingly in retaliation.


The court heard that the siblings live in a dwelling that belonged to their grandmother. However, since her death, the two appear to be in conflict over who should reside at the premises.


"The friction is about a house which is neither hers nor mine," Thomas explained. "She says I'm gay and I'm to come out of my section of the house. And her babyfather, she and him, right now, I'm afraid to go back to the house. She says she is going to get him to kill me."


In response to Thomas' apparent admission, the gallery erupted in laughter. Several who did not appear to be interested in Thomas' explanation before now appeared to hang on to every word.


Saunders told the court that she is frustrated, as she constantly deals with similar incidents in which she says her brother breaks into her section of the premises, making off with several pieces of her property.


"In 2012 alone, I changed about 20 locks on my house. everyday, he tears down the partition," Saunders said.


"Her babyfather, he does things to kind of start the conflict," Thomas explained.


He further stated that he is of the opinion that his sister and her babyfather have plotted to get him out of the premises so they can start a new life together.


Senior Resident Magistrate (RM) Judith Pusey ordered both accused persons to return to court on May 28, pending trial. A fingerprint order was also made against them.


"And nobody goes into anybody's place, because it is now in the hands of the law," RM Pusey concluded.



Accused cocaine smuggler sentenced


A man accused of attempting to smuggle a quantity of cocaine into the island was sentenced when he appeared before the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court recently.


Charged with possession of, dealing in, taking steps to import and conspiracy to import cocaine is Trevor Barrett, who previously pleaded guilty to the offences.


It is alleged that Barrett disembarked an inbound flight when officials at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston accosted and searched him.


Later, a search of Barrett's luggage reportedly unearthed 12.8 ounces (362.87 grams) of cocaine, bringing to a halt his plans to smuggle the drug into the island undetected.


The accused man on a previous appearance, in court explained that he was asked to deliver the suitcase by a third party and was not aware of what it contained.


In court, Senior Resident Magistrate Judith Pusey ordered Barrett to pay a fine of $150,000 or serve six months for possession of cocaine; pay $20,000 or serve six months for dealing in cocaine; serve 18 months for taking steps to import cocaine; and ordered to serve 12 months in prison for conspiracy to import cocaine.


If the fines are not paid, those sentences are to run concurrently, but consecutive to the other sentences.


- B.J



U-Roy at Sturgav

Ishawna upsets church leaders



Ishawna

For comparing sex to being filled with the Holy Spirit


At least two church denominations have decried dancehall artiste Ishawna's latest single, Glory, as being "sacrilegious and blasphemous".


The song, released over the Easter weekend, sparked a firestorm of criticism online because of the lyrics and racy content. In the song, Ishawna compares the sexual act to being filled with the Holy Spirit.


"Ishawna is a bright and beautiful young lady. And while I believe in the creative license of artistes to express themselves, I believe we all have a responsibility to avoid offending the sensibilities of all groups in society. To pair sex and worship in this manner is unfortunate and misguided, to say the least. It is sacrilegious and blasphemous," Bishop Everton Thomas of Emmanuel Apostolic Church, Slipe Road, and Portmore, said.


Bishop Thomas suggested that the dancehall artiste and her management team pull the song immediately.


"Ishawna doesn't need to go to this extreme to build her ratings and, I would suggest that she pulls this one," Bishop Thomas said.


The controversial Ishawna also uses religious metaphors and makes overt references to God and sex.


One church minister who chose to remain anonymous, described the song as "very disturbing".


"The first time that I sat down and listened to this woman tell her story on Winford Williams' Onstage programme, my heart went out to her because of the physical abuse she suffered. But now, I fear that she has lost her way. She is on a very slippery slope. She may be on the verge of losing her soul. She is opening some very dangerous doors given the words that are coming out of her mouth," the minister said.


Reverend Carla Dunbar of Praise Sanctuary Church of God Apostolic, Cavalier , St Andrew, chose not to lambast Ishawna. She admitted that she did not know Ishawna's marital status and in what context she had penned the song.


"Sexual intercourse has a proper context, and I can say sex in the context of a traditional one-man-one-woman marriage is intended to be a holy and intensely pleasurable and spiritual experience. Any sexual act outside of that marriage context verbally or otherwise is a desecration and degrading of God's intent," she said.


Ishawna could not be reached for comment.



Cops swab three-y-o who allegedly kills mother


Police have swabbed the hands of a three-year-old boy said to be behind the shooting death of his mother in Nairne Castle in James Hill, Clarendon, on Saturday.


The hands of the boy's father, who is a policeman and who owns the firearm, which was used in the incident, was also swabbed by detectives from the central office of the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM).


Police said they are awaiting the post-mortem and ballistic reports in the incident. The child's clothes has also been seized for forensic examination.


The deceased, identified as Rhea 'Lucky' Ricketts, was pronounced dead at the Spaldings Hospital in Manchester. She had one bullet wound to the forehead.


Ricketts lived in Spanish Town, St Catherine, but was in Clarendon to pick up the three-year-old child and his one-year-old brother. They had spent the Easter holidays with their grandmother.


It's reported that the father was taking a nap and had placed the gun underneath his pillow before he went off to sleep.



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Authorities mum about J'can's refused entry into Suriname


Up to late last night, authorities had not responded to reports that a 16-year-old Jamaican was refused entry into Suriname on Saturday because he was travelling to join the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).


CANA News reported that immigration officers refused the teen, who arrived on a Jamaican flight, passage at Johan Pengel Airport in the capital, Paramiribo. Cops say he was heading to the Netherlands and then Turkey.


Last night news reports quoted the teen's family denying that he was heading to Turkey to join the terrorist network. The family said he was simply heading to the Netherlands to visit family.


The incident follows a report by commander of the US Southern Command, General John Kelly, to the US Armed Services Committee that about 100 people from Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname and Venezuela have joined ISIS.


However, Minister of National Security, Peter Bunting, had said General Kelly's report may have resulted from a misunderstanding at the time, as his prepared text made no mention of Jamaica.



Teen in custody for baby's murder


A teenager has been detained for the murder of 11-month-old Omar Lindo.


He was held in Courage district, Gordon Town, St Andrew, on Saturday, police said.


His name has not been released, but the police's Corporate Communications Unit says arrangements are being made for him to be interviewed in the presence of his attorney.


The baby, who was shot by gunmen chasing a man on Chancery Lane, was being bathed by his mother when he was shot.


It is understood that the shooting resulted from a gang feud. Reports are that a man from one gang was chased by members of another during a shoot-out.


The man ran into the yard and the gunmen followed.


An older child was also shot and injured during the exchange of gunfire.