Police probe fatal shooting of 47-year-old higgler Conroy

ST ANN, Jamaica — Authorities are investigating the killing of a 47-year-old man whose body was discovered inside a parked vehicle on Dunn’s River main road in Ocho Rios early Sunday morning (April 6).

The victim, identified as Conroy “Bigga” Hill, a higgler from Steer Town, was found in a Toyota Voxy around 12:10 am after concerned passers-by alerted the police.

No motive has been confirmed as law enforcement continues to gather evidence.

Jamaica vs. Singapore: Rethinking Tourism Models for Sustainable Growth in the Caribbean

Jamaica and Singapore, though worlds apart in geography and culture, offer fascinating insights into how tourism can shape an economy and society. While Jamaica’s economy heavily relies on tourism, contributing nearly 34% of its GDP, Singapore’s tourism sector, though massive in scale, makes up a smaller portion of its GDP—around 4%. Despite this, Singapore attracts far more…
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