August 31, 2009
Star News

Porter held at hospital
“A man employed at the Kingston Public Hospital as a porter was on Wednesday arrested on the job and slapped with carnal abuse charges by the Hannah Town police, sources have revealed to THE STAR. . read more
CARS HIT CYCLIST TWICE ❒ Man dies in freak accident

The shocking death of a man in Falmouth over the weekend was like an inescapable scene from the Hollywood movie Final Destination after he was hit not once, but twice by two separate motor vehicles which were of the same make.

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Teen to reappear in court October 5

The 15-year-old teen charged in relation to the May 25 accident on Port Henderson Road, St Catherine, that killed three of his friends, is to reappear in court on October 5, the date set for the preliminary...

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Attempted assault leaves 48-y-o man dead

A 48-year-old man who attempted to assault two women, and then attacked a lawman who intervened on the Prospect main road, St Thomas, on Saturday, was fatally shot by the officer.

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Armed robbers shatter silence in Content

While villagers of the sleepy community of Content, Manchester were engaged in playing dominoes at a shop in the wee hours of Saturday morning, deafening reports from a rifle and a handgun shattered the silence ...

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Cop charged with child cruelty

A policeman has been charged with cruelty to a child after being accused of beating his stepson with a slipper, causing the child to be hospitalised.

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Man pleads not guilty to paint theft

A man accused of breaking into a warehouse owned by Diamond Paints and stealing over $400,000 worth of goods pleaded not guilty in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court on Friday.

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Gunmen kill 23-y-o, injure 11-y-o

Montego Bay crime fighters are now sifting for clues to aid them in solving the gun murder of a man and the shooting injury of an 11-year-old youth at New Ramble district, Bogue Hill, St James, on Saturday...

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Still committed to abolition of user fees in hospitals, says Golding

Prime Minister Bruce Golding has said that, despite many criticisms, his Government remains committed to the abolition of user fees in hospitals. He said that those who can afford to pay, should pay what they can afford.

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$60 million for natural disaster project

Some $60 million will be spent this year to improve the island's ability to withstand natural disasters. The funds, which will be provided by the Department for International Development ...

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