News briefs
May 10, 2008
Cops probe German's death
The Portland police are sifting through clues to determine the circumstances that led to the murder of 61-year-old German, Elmott Stynner.
His body was found with multiple stab wounds along the Spring Bank road in Portland about 1:15 a.m. yesterday.
Stynner is the owner of the Jamaica Heights Resort.
Chairman of the Portland chapter of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, Vincent Holgate, said the murder has shocked the tourist sector in the parish.
No decision yet in Nembhard case
The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision until July 4 in the case brought by St Ann businessman Norris 'Deedo' Nembhard, Police Corporal Herbert, Henry and four other men, against their extradition orders.
They are wanted in the United States to face charges for conspiracy to export cocaine to the US between 1998 and 2004.
During yesterday's hearing, attorneys for the prosecution and the defence completed their arguments in the case.
Author: Gleaner Reporter
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
