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Weekly Rap-Up: October 30 - November 05, 2005

11/06/05

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Weekly Rap-Up: October 30 - November 05, 2005

Sunday October 30,
 Donovan ‘Bulbie’ Bennett, Jamaican’s most wanted and leader of the ‘Clansman’ gang in Spanish Town was shot and killed by security forces in a raid carried out in Rock River, Clarendon 5:00a.m. Sunday morning. Also killed was his driver known only as Nathan.

 Marlon Samuels makes record of 257 runs on the third day of the warm up match at Allan Border field in Australia. The highest score to be made on the grounds, this total was made from 304 balls with 8 sixes and 34 fours. This performance by Samuels goes a far way in reviving hope in the hearts of the Caribbean cricket fans on the eve on the upcoming three match test series scheduled to begin on Wednesday November 2, 2005.

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Monday October 31, 2005
 Spanish Town in turmoil following death of ‘Clansman’ gang leader Donovan ‘Bulbie’ Bennett. Three police men shot and injured. One woman fatally shot. Road blocks mounted throughout Spanish Town and sporadic gun shots heard throughout the day.

 The Trial of Reneto Adams, Senior Superintendent of Police and five other police officers started today in the Supreme Court. The five men are accused of killing four persons in Kraal, Clarendon in May 2004. Effective 6:00am Monday morning several roads were closed as a security measure. As the trail got under way a twelve member jury was selected seven women and five men.

 The Prime Minister P.J. Paterson today said that he is prepared to sell any of the Government owned sugar factories for the price of $1.00 to anyone who wishes to purchase provided they meet certain criteria. One of which is that the purchaser must have a sound financial plan which does not depend on the Governments purse.

 A team of doctors and nurses from Blank Children Center in Iowa is here in Jamaica donating their services free of cost to help our nation’s children. The group also donated medical equipments including an x ray machine, medicines and toys.

Tuesday November 01, 2005
 The security forces today managed to keep things under control in Spanish Town as residents continued to protest the killing of Donovan ‘Bulbie’ Bennett. Heavy duty equipments were brought in to assist the police in clearing the roads that were blocked. Two women were arrested for blocking roads. Some schools and businesses in the area remained closed. The security forces will remain in Spanish Town until normalcy is restored.

 The Larceny Amendment Bill against extortionist was today passed in Parliament. The amendment is to clarify the understanding of extortion making it illegal for anyone to make unwarranted demands for money from others. The Opposition wants to repeal and replace the bill with a new Larceny Bill making it so that those who pay extortion money should also be charged.

 Residents of Walkers Avenue of Gregory Park St. Catherine were taken ill after consuming box drinks which were distributed to them by Food for the poor. Two young persons, Lisa Moncrieffe 14 years and Keibian Duhaney 17 years have died from suspected food poisoning while 2 others have been hospitalized.

Wednesday November 02, 2005
 Once again businesses in downtown Kingston were forced to closed amidst gunshots and unrest as residents from the area took to the streets in support of Matthew’s Lane area leader Donald ‘Zeeks’ Phipps. Phipps was again denied bail on his double murder charge.

 Today for the fourth consecutive week Petrojam announced another decline in the price of gas. 87 and 90 gasolene dropped by $2.50, diesel by $1.85 and Kerosene by $1.10.

 A third resident of Walkers Avenue of Gregory Park St. Catherine, Denver Taylor has died from suspected food poisoning. Food for the poor the distributor of the drinks which is believed to have been the cause has recalled all 124,000 packets of drinks distributed since last month.

 The three match test series between the West Indies and Australia begins tonight at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia. Based on statistics the ‘Windies’ changes are very slim but all the Caribbean cricket fans are still hopefull.

Thursday November 03, 2005
 Three persons in the Rock Fort area off Windward road killed in what is believed to be inter gang turf warfare.

 In an effort to speed up the processing of cases through the court system and bring major criminals to justice a plea bargaining legislation was yesterday passed in the House of Representatives. This legislation will allow persons to plead guilty to a charge with the understanding that they will be found guilty of a lesser offence or be given a lighter sentence in exchange for information on the major criminals to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Friday November -04, 2005
 After the recent heavy rains four persons from Clarendon have died from leptospirosis, and seven others are in hospital. Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects humans and animals. Outbreaks of leptospirosis are usually caused by exposure to water contaminated with the urine of infected animals.

 The Jamaica senior netball Sunshine girls lost their first match in the three test practice series between Jamaica and Australia by nine goals 47 to 38 at the National Indoor Sports Complex.

 At the end of the third day of the first test match in the three match test series between the West Indies and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane , the ‘Windies’ are in trouble. The ‘Windies’ won the toss and elected to field. Australia proceeded to make a first innings score of 435. In reply the ‘Windies’ made 210 all out. Australia is back at the crease and at the end of the third day were 283 for 2 an overall lead of 508 runs and two days to go.

Saturday November 05, 2005

 Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin, Chief of Staff of the Jamaica Defence Force seeks limited policing powers for soldiers. As it is now soldiers can only perform certain policing duties if accompanied by members of the police force.

 The Australian netball girls win the three test practice series between Jamaica and Australia by 2-0 so far. The Sunshine girls lost their second match by fifteen goals 59 to 44.

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