Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of operations for the Westmoreland Police Division, Adrian Hamilton, is reporting that the involvement of children in serious crimes continues to alarm lawmen. "It has become a major concern the...

Centenarian Miriam Adina Pusey credits her long life to her faith in God. In fact, her favourite scripture Hebrews 11:1-2 reads: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good....

Corporate Communications and Public Education Manager at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Ollyvia Anderson, says that there has been an increase in crocodile sightings over the past two months, which is a result of heavy...

After repeated cries from craft traders at the Ocho Rios Craft Market for cruise ship passengers to be allowed to visit them fell on deaf ears, Tuesday's arrival of the MSC Meraviglia might have signalled a change. Craft traders told THE STAR...

Little Travaunte Lawrence giggled with his mother, Shanice Jackson, yesterday when he visited THE STAR's North Street, Kingston offices. The 17-month-old boy seemed to be quite a handful as he tries to slip away from her grip while showcasing a......

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development is to give the Ocho Rios Fire Station in St Ann a much-needed facelift. Portfolio minister Desmond McKenzie, during a visit to the station last Friday, tasked the St Ann Municipal...

TAWAS CITY, Mich (AP): A Michigan woman has been charged with murder days after her three-year-old daughter's body was found with stab wounds inside a garbage bag, authorities said. Justine Johnson, 22, was arraigned Monday in 81st District Court.....

Renowned charitable organisation Food For The Poor Jamaica, with the help of its overseas donors, has been stepping up to support several schools across the island through the installation of water tanks, as well as pumps and other equipment....

You may have heard of bread being sold by the slices and toothpaste by the squeeze, but the thought of being able to buy a spoon of sugar may be foreign to many persons. However, this is the reality in the community of Top Town, located in Clark'....

Two persons who resided at the house where reggae legends Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer lived as youngsters say things will not be the same again at the infamous 'Big Yard' following last Saturday's fire that damaged the top floor of the residence......

Deputy Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey says that the police will be seeking to locate the man who took to popular video sharing site TikTok on Sunday claiming to be a serial killer. In the video, the man, who only identified himself as...

Popular Youtuber Kymani 'iheart_Mani' White said he is seeking the public's assistance in trying to locate a man who hit him in the face with a knife causing injury. The 23-year-old prankster said he had to seek medical attention at the...

Youths residing in Southside, a tough inner-city section in Central Kingston, are, for the most part, loitering on the streets during hours when they should be inside their homes attending online classes. During a visit to the area yesterday, THE....

The attorney for alleged gang leader Andre Bryan yesterday appeared to have called for the Government to allocate more money to pay legal aid lawyers engaged in the trial. Bryan, who is among the 33 alleged members of the Clansman gang now before....

Two grandchildren of Violet Moss-Brown, who at the time of her death in September 2017 was the oldest woman in the world, are still upset that she was not buried in the Duanvale Cemetery in Trelawny. Moss-Brown, who was affectionately called '...

The security forces have intensified major operations across western Jamaica in light of the recent reduction of the no-movement days. Over the past days, several joint police/military teams have conducted spot checks along sections of roadways......

Yesterday, dozens of disgruntled taxi operators who ply the downtown Montego Bay to Johns Hall route in St James protested about deplorable road conditions that they say they have been dealing with for 10 years. The taxi operators say the road......

Researches want people to cut back on washing clothes People should wear smelly clothes in a bid to save the planet, experts have said. New research suggests that people are washing their clothing too often and should be cutting back to be...

It was close to midday on Friday and many children across the island were getting ready to log off of their devices in order to dash to the kitchen for lunch. However, this was not the case in a section of Kent Village, St Catherine. Some of the......

As the search continues for 34-year-old Marcus Garvey Technical High School teacher Ruchelle Williams, a student at the institution has reportedly gone missing. She is Amanda Prince, 14 of Farmers Heights, St Ann's Bay. She reportedly lives with....