September 10, 2012
Star News


Gang war in police lock-up
“A war between rival factors in a St Catherine community has reportedly found its way inside the Spanish Town police lock-ups.. read more
INDECOM probes the shooting of alleged gunman by police

The Independent Commission of investigations has started a probe in the fatal shooting of an alleged gunman

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Bail application for businesswoman rejected

The bail application for a businesswoman accused of absconding bail and failing to carry out...

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American fugitive held in st james

25-year-old American fugitive who fled the United States after allegedly staging a robbery...

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No more respect for pregnant women?

In light of the killing of three pregnant women in separate incidents in the last few days, ...

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New trial date for men on drug rap

Two men charged in 2010 for allegedly conspiring to smuggle drugs between Jamaica and Canada,...

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Motorist charged with manslaughter granted bail

A St Catherine motorist who caused the death of a pedestrian more than a year ago, was granted $200,000...

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Cause of majesty gardens fire unknown

Up to late yesterday, police and fire personnel were still unable to say what caused a fire that destroyed 12 houses...

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Friends of Jamaica gives a helping hand

An act of benevolence was exemplified in the Logwood District, in Yallahs, St.Thomas, last Wednesday...

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Sixteen-year-old missing

Sixteen-year-old Mikaela Jacas, otherwise called 'Diamond', of Wickham Drive, Kingston 8 has been missing since...

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Obesity in children a serious challenge

Childhood obesity continues to be a serious problem in Jamaica, with more than 11 per cent of children, 10 to 15 years old,...

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Gov't moving to make physical education mandatory

Education Minister, Reverend Ronald Thwaites, says the Government is looking to make physical education (PE) mandatory for all school-aged children...

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Two win television sets in JNBS 50 Golden Keys savings promotion

May Pen mechanic Dave Wilson and Llandilo policeman Gareth Robinson, are the first two monthly winners in the Jamaica National Building...

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Man fined $6,000 for slapping 9-y-o

As Jamaica continues to grapple with more and more cases of child abuse, a St James man was fined $6,000...

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Do more to save our young people - PAHO/WHO rep

Pan-American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO) representative to Jamaica, Margareta Skold,...

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Ananda Alert out for Kingston 11 teen

An Ananda Alert has been activated for 16-year-old Shantal Evans, otherwise called 'Blackie' or 'Punsie'

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