Let Us Remember Them While They Are Still With Us

Maxine Henry-Wilson

There are some people we have not heard from in a long time. While at the pharmacy in Liguanea, I saw former politician Maxine Henry-Wilson. I spent some time talking about those fights I had with Easton Douglas, supported by people like Angella Smith and other residents, to get their land titles in Nannyville Gardens.

It was a rough fight that involved a confrontation with a don named Drama. Drame saw me downtown sometime after and hugged me and said to me, "Missa Derby yu a good sumady."

Easton Douglas became one of my big supporters when I did At Your Service at NNN.

Maxine's memory is still clicking, and she remembers the meeting she had with residents of Nannyville and me in New Kingston. This was after I had written a letter to PM Patterson about the residents of Nannyville getting their titles.

Gladston Wilson

Gladston Wilson continues to fight, although his health is failing. He had a distinctive voice at the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC). He was one of those talented broadcasters I worked with in the early days. Those days, your diction and your delivery had to be top-class, or you would be out.

He read the news at JBC with authority.

Hon. Errol Morrison OJ

The professor has no intention of slowing down, especially since the love of his life keeps him fit and young. His mind is extremely sharpe and he is a man full of fun and laughter. He still practices medicine on a limited basis, and he still offers his service to the state.

I am still here because he decided that I should see him. I did, and I got a thorough checkup that required immediate action after.

Dr Keith Amiel

Keith Amiel is now retired. Many of you will remember his days as an actor. I acted in the play 'Stanley, Fay, Pularchie, and P' with him many years ago. He was married to Leonie Forbes-Amiel for a while.

Pauline Stone-Myrie

Pauline Stone-Myrie now lives in Florida. A woman full of love and energy with whom I shared the stage. She is one of those people who sends daily messages—checking up on me.

Pauline has been featured in various plays and also in films.

Patsy Ricketts

Patsy Ricketts is still with us, but she is certainly not as agile as she was when she was a young lead dancer with the NDTC. A beautiful and humble woman with a calm spirit. Those who have missed her dancing or playing the cat in a pantomime have missed a lot. I first met her when I sang with the NDTC singers.

She is still going strong and continues to contribute to the world of dance.

Lorna Gordon

Lorna is still going strong and is a veteran in the field of journalism. A woman who was in business and has probably produced more shows for more talk show hosts in Jamaica than anyone else.

I credit her for helping me to make At Your Service the leading consumer show in Jamaica a few years ago.

When you want to find a reliable media person, someone to plan events - find Lorna. When it comes to writing, she is the best. 

Ionie Ramsay

Ionie made some firsts in the Jamaica Constabulary Force and, I believe, in this hemisphere. Can you imagine her in her heyday? A slim, petite woman driving the big police bike. In those days, those who intended to break the road traffic law would think twice when they heard she was around.

She is fighting the good fight. She is always doing social work through her church.

She is not as active as she used to be. I am proud to have her as a friend. I will never forget how she and her husband stood by me during a crisis some years ago.

Beverly Duncan

I met up with Beverly Duncan at Jazz In The Gardens at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel over a year ago, and she was full of life and energy. She seems fit and in fairly good health. Bev was Michael Manley's wife, and she subsequently married Dr D. K. Duncan.

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You can check Google and find out more about these people. There is a wealth of information about them online.

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Saluting The Investigators

 Contributed By SSP  Nicholson

The investigative process can be very tedious and complicated based on the circumstances in each case. The process involves expertise,  experience and a persistent attitude to unearth the best evidence in order to bring closure to each matter being investigated.

I take the opportunity as the divisional commander to commend our hardworking detectives, who have been going beyond the call of duty to ensure that the investigations are thoroughly done. One of the recent successful results of their tireless efforts resulted in the arrest and charging of four individuals who have conspired, participated in the actual commission, or benefited from a housebreaking and larceny (shop) which occurred in January 2026. The investigative process was very expansive and the diligence of St Catherine North detectives led to garnering evidence and significant arrests.

Items stolen 

• Fifty-nine smartphones.
• Eleven Samsung Tablets.
• One laptop computer.

 Arrests

1. Randy Murray ( From Savanna La Mar, Westmorland ) - charged with House Breaking and Larceny 
2. Franklin Crosse ( From Hanbery Road in Manchester ) - charged with Conspiracy to House Breaking and Larceny.
3. Pansy Henry ( From Claremont, St Ann ) - charged with conspiracy to House Breaking and Larceny as well as receiving stolen property.
4. Kordel Williams ( From Drax Hall, St Ann ) - charged with conspiracy to House Breaking and Larceny 

This investigation, which led to the arrests of the accused (from various parishes), highlighted the organized manner in which criminal networks operate across the island. 

Sherlock Holmes stated, "It is the investigator's business to know what other people don't know." This investigative process spans several parishes, and to the detectives' merit, they did not confine the investigations to the division or the parish of St Catherine. The available evidence and intelligence were pursued, which resulted in the arrest of perpetrators from various parishes who are presently awaiting their day in court.

We believe that individuals who work hard for their resources should enjoy the fruits of their labour. Our astute investigators continue to aid in upholding this moral fortitude. The St Catherine North Division and the citizens across the division and the country are extremely proud of the efforts of our very professional investigators.

Salute to our investigators and all those who lead the various criminal investigation units.

Hopton Nicholson, MBA, BSc, psjcc 

Senior Superintendent of Police 

Commanding Officer 

St Catherine North Police Division

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Digicel Can Give Excellent Service!

I am happy to report that Digicel sent two technicians to my home on Monday, February 2, to fix my cable problem. They replaced the cable box and programmed the new box in about 15 minutes.

If you have an old cable box and your TV is not working properly, you might need to have it replaced. It seems to me that Digicel needs more staff to service its customers.

The technicians, Romaile Howell and Hakeem Spence, represent a dying breed of Jamaicans who have been properly socialized, and who understand what giving good customer service means.

The technicians arrived at my home, and they said good morning. I responded. I then accused them of being late. They were shocked at being accused of being late. Nevertheless, they apologized. I then told them I was testing them. These are the kinds of persons we should employ to give excellent service to clients. 

Digicel has a problem if it takes over a year to fix a challenge with the phone app and two weeks to deal with a dysfunctional cable box.

The lesson learned is that when customers demand good service, they will get it.

I hope that the rude technician who was sent to my house on Saturday, January 31, will be given some more training in how to deal with customers before being sent out again.

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That Melissa Silvera Story Not Going Away, Just Like Hurricane Melissa!

Refresh your memory about the articles written in Bark Di Truth about the Melissa Silvera case. Check to see if the questions asked in the posts have been answered.  Read all the comments to the articles.

• The plot thickens.
• Bury the truth and the people will speculate.
• Husband now pleads guilty for manslaughter.

If you intend to commit a crime, make sure you have a long pocket and a good lawyer.  If it looks like yu salt then just do a plea bargain, and you will be fine. Remember that we have made the hangman redundant, so there is nothing to worry about.

In a worst-case scenario, you will spend a few nights in His Majesty’s hotel at taxpayers’ expense. You will soon be back out, and you can start working on your expungement. After that, no one can call you a criminal because they could end up behind bars.

Someone just sent me this beautiful picture of the Silvera family in what seemed like happier days. They reminded me that the family lost a child before, and it was said the child lost his life when he drowned in a pool. This case should be reopened. What do you think?

There is far more to this Melissa story, more than the court case will reveal. I hope those who know more and were involved in any cover-up understand that God never sleeps. May fine ants take out their vengeance on your conscience until you are forced to confess your wickedness.

A few high-profile persons are close to this matter. Oonu better talk wha oonu know now, or else it will come back to haunt you.

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Turmoil in Southern Trelawny - One Person Died This Morning?

I have received reports that there have been some violent activities in Litchfield, Trelawny, which resulted in one death this morning. Based on the information that I have received, the matter has to do with a family dispute over land. One informant said the land does not even belong to any of the family members.

At least two people have been assaulted and chopped many times with machetes. Community members claim that the perpetrators of these violent acts have fled the community. I wonder where they have fled to. We need laws that will allow for harsher penalties. If you commit a crime and you run away, then the court should declare you a fugitive. Fugitives should be seen as dangerous, and one would not expect the police to put on white gloves to handle such fugitives.

The scale for dealing with criminals and victims is no longer in balance. There is a possibility of a plea bargain; a conviction can be expunged; mitigating circumstances can lead to less punishment; human rights groups will stand up to ensure that the alleged rights of criminals are not infringed.  What is there for the victims and their families? Please remind me.

The happenings in Trelawny are being kept quiet. Plenty of police public relations activities, but not a word about the events in Trelawny. The nation needs to know who the fugitives are so we can identify them when they try to blend in with other communities.

The situation in Trelawny is not just a police matter; the area needs to have some social workers and counsellors to help these families heal. Right now, residents in the area are wondering who will be chopped up next.

I understand that the police have been active in the area, and illegal guns have been recovered. Let's hope that we will get an official police report soon. The longer we wait for the report, the more work there will be for social media to publish juicy sto

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