March 8, 2011
Star News


3-y-o thrown from balcony? - Reportedly broke hip, hands and feet
“THE STAR has received reports that a three-year-old girl is in hospital in stable condition after she was flung from the upstairs balcony of a house recently..... read more
Cop escapes rape charge

The failure of a witness to point out a policeman accused of rape, resulted in his release from custody on Sunday, 16 days after he was arrested. His release followed an order by a Resident Magistrate that investigators charge or free...

read more

Al Miller trial delayed

Pastor Al Miller's firearm trial was delayed in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday as prosecutors have not yet provided the defence with the outstanding documents relating to the case.

read more

$500,000 reward for 'Satan & Dee Jay'

A $500,000 reward ($250,000 each) is being offered for the arrest of two members of the Spanish Town-based Clansman gang....

read more

Boy killed in bus accident

A 12-year-old boy was killed yesterday evening after he was hit by a Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) bus near his home as he played close to the roadway. Police reports indicate that the incident took place around 6:45 p.m....

read more

Residents protest bad roads

Residents of Camberwell, St Mary, yesterday cut down several trees and threw them across roadways in an effort to block-in their Member of Parliament (MP), Tarn Peralto. The residents became angry after a meeting with the MP...

read more

Cabbie held for child's assault

A taxi driver is now in police custody after allegations surfaced that he sexually assaulted a seven-year-old girl. The incident reportedly occurred in St Elizabeth, last Tuesday afternoon. ...

read more

ASTEP for students performing below par

An Alternative Secondary Transition Education Programme (ASTEP) has been established to assist primary school students, who are performing below grade level and continue to fail the Grade Four Literacy Test...

read more

Accused remanded for stealing gold chain

A man who is accused of stealing a gold chain valued at $20,000 was remanded when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court on Friday.

read more

Home | Gleaner Blogs | Gleaner Online | Go-Jamaica | Go-Local | Feedback | Disclaimer | Advertisement | Privacy Policy | Contact Us
Home - The Star