THE GLEANER MINUTE: Jolyan Silvera denied bail | Ex-cop charged with abduction & robbery | More JUTC buses
May 14th, 2024 | Category: The Gleaner Minute | 1:55#JamaicaGleaner MAY 14, 2024: Former People's National Party Member of Parliament for Western St Mary, Jolyan Silvera, who is charged with the murder of his wife, Melissa, has been denied bail… Lonnie Pearcy, an ex-policeman is facing several criminal charges for his alleged involvement in an abduction and two million dollar robbery… Opposition Leader Mark Golding says his party does not favour a referendum to determine Jamaica's apex court… Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says the Jamaica Urban Transport Company is to receive an additional 100 buses in July… IN SPORTS: Reggae Boyz captain and goalkeeper, Andre Blake, has signed an endorsement deal with Supreme Ventures Limited’s sports betting brand, JustBet.
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