THE GLEANER MINUTE: Cops killed cop…St James’ JPs to serve in Special Zones…St Joseph High closed
Aug 31st, 2017 | Category: The Gleaner Minute | 1:29AUGUST 31, 2017: District Constable Russhaine Wollaston shot and killed by members of a police team in Drewsland, St Andrew… St. James’ Justices of the Peace are willing to serve if a zone Of Special Operation is declared in the crime-plagued parish… Prisoners recorded 87 per cent passes in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Exams… The privately-run St Joseph's High School closed its doors today after 40 years… IN SPORTS: A superb spell of fast bowling by 20-year-old Oshane Thomas led the Jamaica Tallawahs to a 41-run win over the Chris Gayle-Led St Kitts and Nevis Patriots.
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