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Journalists, as well as Jolyan Silvera’s daughter and her mother, were on Thursday barred from the first hearing of the murder case against the former People’s National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament (MP), plunging the high-profile matter into controversy. The order to exclude the media and Silvera’s family was issued by presiding judge Justice Vinette Graham-Allen, who said, “One has to exercise discretion in each case.” However, she indicated that...

The death of Melissa Silvera and the subsequent developments arising from the investigations into the circumstances surrounding her demise have become not only a popular topic of conversation in Jamaica, but also one that has caused much outrage....

Already facing a murder charge in connection with the death of his wife Melissa, former Member of Parliament Jolyan Silvera could be hit with additional charges shortly. The 52-year-old land developer will remain in police custody over the weekend and is expected to appear before the court next week. Deputy commissioner of police in charge of crime Fitz Bailey on Friday told the Jamaica Observer that an initial charge of...

A reputed contract killer was among two men who were fatally shot during a gun battle with the Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigations Branch (CTOC) in St Catherine on Thursday evening, the police have confirmed. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in charge of crime and security, Fitz Bailey told the Jamaica Observer that one of the deceased is a “prolific contract killer” known by his alias “Gang Bang”. DCP...

Sandra Risden, the paralegal who was shot to death in a brazen early morning attack in St Andrew yesterday, has been described as an honest and diligent colleague as police investigators theorise that she was targeted by hired killers....

Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the crime and security portfolio, Fitz Bailey, has appealed to members of the public who may have information about the death of Melissa Silvera to share it with the investigators. Bailey’s plea followed...

Former People’s National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament Jolyan Silvera has been charged with the murder of his wife Melissa Silvera. Melissa Silvera was found dead in the couple’s Stony Hill, St Andrew, home on November 10, 2023. It was initially assumed that she had died from natural causes. On Thursday, Jolyan Silvera was taken into custody as a suspect in the case. “After the autopsy, report it was revealed...

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A multi-agency probe on Thursday ended with former People’s National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament Jolyan Silvera taken into custody in connection with the murder of his wife Melissa. In a late-evening audio release Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of crime Fitz Bailey underscored that when Melissa Silvera was found dead in the couple’s Stony Hill, St Andrew, home on November 10, 2023 it was initially assumed that she...

KINGSTON, Jamaica— The People’s National Party (PNP) said it has taken note of the charges brought against former Minister of Parliament Jolyan Silvera in connection with the murder of his wife, Melissa Silvera. READ: Jolyan Silvera charged with wife’s murder “The People's National Party is committed to upholding the principles of justice and accountability and emphasises the importance of the rule of law and due process,” the party said in...