Ricardo, who was in grade five at the nearby New Castle Primary School, was reportedly shot dead as he slept. According to reports, at approximately 11:26 p.m. last night, Ricardo, his younger brother, and their father were asleep at their home when the father heard what sounded like gunshots coming from outside.

On hearing the shots, the father reportedly rushed into his sons’ room, where he discovered one son trembling and standing on the bed, with Ricardo’s bloodied body on the bed beside him.

The Bethel Town police are investigating, and have not yet determined a motive for the killing.

According to Stephen Miller, LIME Sponsorships Manager, the ‘App’ will change the way that sports fans get information on the exciting annual Championships.

“We are infusing our technology to drive fan engagement through this ‘App’ that fans of Champs can get info on the latest action as it happens. This also provides the perfect opportunity for people in the Diaspora to stay connected with Champs wherever they are in the world.” Miller highlights.

“We see ‘Champs’ as our own local Olympics and so through ISSA and our technology engineers, we will be working to bring the Games on par, with some of the most prestigious meets in the World” he added.

“Jamaicans are hungry for information, especially when it comes to sports and so as smart phones get more popular and accessible, we have seen an increase in the local demand for Jamaica – specific ‘Apps,’” says Damion P. Daley, CEO, Software Architects Ltd.

“It was a good opportunity to work along with LIME and Track Alert.com, who will provide the instantaneous news feed, on the development of the application that will allow spectators and sports fans anywhere in the world to stay informed and up to date with the happenings. Before they were only be able to get points update at specific intervals. Now they can get record-breaking moments, and other race results as they happen.” Mr. Daley added.

The app can be accessed free of cost by scanning the special QR code below, or visiting App World and searching for ‘Boys and Girls Champs 2012’.

Wilmot Perkins started his career in radio in 1960, and became well known for his fiery and disenchanted views on Jamaican politics and governance. His ever-popular and often controversial talk show dominated the mid-morning to early afternoon airwaves on several radio stations over the years, and from 2002 to the present it was known as Perkins on Line, hosted on Power 106FM.

The JLP’s Manifesto has 48,557 words, PNP’s Manifesto has 19,416

The word “Jamaica” is used 414 times in the JLP Manifesto and 103 times in the PNP Manifesto

The word “People” is mentioned 43 times in the JLP Manifesto and 50 times in the PNP Manifesto

More to be added soon!

In a statement issued late last night, Henry said: “In light of the ongoing attacks on the Jamaica Development Infrastructure Programme (JDIP), which continue despite the Prime Minister and I having acted to address the issue, as the line minister, I take full responsibility for the issues which have arisen, and today tendered my resignation as Minister of Transport and Works with immediate effect.” He added: “There is nothing to hide about my stewardship of the JDIP, which is very important to the country, and I look forward to the conclusion of the ongoing investigations.”

Henry also highlighted that he has not resigned as the Member of Parliament for Central Clarendon, and said he will now be focusing more of his energy on his constituency at this time.

Following a meeting with members of staff earlier this morning, it was decided that stricter disciplinary measures would be put in place at the school. These include complete adherence to uniform regulations, compulsory attendance at all classes, the prohibition of the use of cellular phones by students, and exclusion of students involved in gang activities.

A statement was issued today by the Jamaica Labour Party (through Minister of Information, Daryl Vaz), which included the following:

“Golding said he had planned to lead the party into a second term of government and demit office within two years thereafter. He said the challenges of the last four years have taken their toll and it was appropriate now to make way for new leadership to continue the programmes of economic recovery and transformation while mobilising the party for victory in the next general elections.”

Gregory’s 19 year old sister is now being sought in connection with this murder. Reports indicate that she is a disturbed young woman with serious behavioural problems. It is believed that the child was the outlet for his sister’s anger, as she had numerous ongoing quarrels with her parents and other family members.

Coke reportedly plead guilty to one count of trafficking in narcotics and firearm trafficking under the RICO Act. He also pleaded guilty to one count of assault.

Coke now reportedly faces a maximum sentence of 23 years in prison, and prosecutors will reportedly be asking that the maximum sentenced be imposed.

Prosecutors allege that since 1990, Coke controlled an International drug ring from Tivoli Gardens in West Kingston. While cocaine and marijuana were being sent into the US, investigators alleged that guns and other firearms were sent from the US to other drug leaders in Jamaica. Officials said that they had wiretap information, informants and other evidence allegedly linking Coke to drug dealing dating back to 1994.

He will be sentenced on December 8 at 4 p.m.

According to reports, 6 year old Howard Johnson Jr was lured to the back of their father’s house on Nelson Street in Jones Town by his sister, who then stabbed him to death. Johnson’s five-year-old sister reportedly witnessed the incident, and is expected to feature prominently in the proceedings.

Media reports have indicated that attacker has been through a life of trauma, which include being allegedly raped twice, the first time at age 12. As a child she also reportedly witnessed a bloody knife fight between her parents, who later separate. Additionally, a little over a year ago her brother was murdered by gunmen.