September 6, 2011
Star News


10 STUDENTS INJURED IN FIGHT AT UWI
“Ten persons had to be taken to the hospital last week after members from two halls of residence at the University of the West Indies (UWI) reportedly clashed over a volleyball match.... . read more
Man accused of killing father to be tried

The Preliminary Inquiry against a man charged with his father's murder is set to continue on October 12 in the Spanish Town Resident Magistrate's Court....

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Improving education through technology

The poor performance of students in most of our nation's schools is cause for concern for all well-thinking individuals. This has necessitated educators and other stakeholders ...

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30 years after child 'died'... MOM SEEKS 'DEAD' BABY

A 58-year-old woman who has been living overseas for several years has launched a search for a baby she believes was stolen from her 30 years ago. The woman is claiming that on June 29, 1981 she gave birth to twin boys at the Black River Hospital...

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Al Miller's trial adjourned

The firearm trial of popular clergyman Reverend Al Miller has been adjourned until September 8. Miller's firearm trial was further delayed in the Corporate Area Resident...

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St Andrew communities to experience one-week disruption in water service

The National Water Commission (NWC) is advising that several St Andrew communities will experience a one-week disruption in service...

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Suspect in stabbing incident turns self in

A man who is reportedly the main suspect in the stabbing of a 30-year-old taxi-operator in Slipe, St Elizabeth, on August 14, turned himself in last weekend.

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Student killed at home

The police in St Thomas are now investigating the murder of a 21-year-old man at his home on Sunday night...

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BSI probes fatal shooting in Waterhouse

The Bureau of Special Investigations (BSI) has launched an investigation into the fatal shooting of a man by the police on Bay Farm Road in Waterhouse, Kingston 11, on Sunday night...

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Cops probe tour operator's murder

The police in St James are investigating the shooting death of a tour operator of Norwood View in the parish last weekend...

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Jamaicans arrested in Bahamas for drugs

Two Jamaican men have been arrested in The Bahamas in connection with the discovery of $25,000 worth of illegal drugs, THE STAR has learnt.

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$6m secured for utility users

Interventions by the Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR) have resulted in more than $6 million being secured for utility users for 2010, the agency's director of consumer and public affairs, Michael Bryce, said.

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Ministry moves to tackle prison overcrowding

The Ministry of National Security is exploring options to reduce overcrowding in the island's maximum-security prisons.

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