Classes at the Oberlin High School in St Andrew were cut short earlier today, following an incident in which students reportedly fell to the ground, screaming after a religious exercise. "They told me ...that somebody at devotion, a teacher,...

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct 26, CMC - Prime Minister Andrew Holness is leading Jamaicans in paying tribute to theatre icon and pioneering broadcaster, Leonie Forbes, who died on Tuesday. She was 85. "She was always elegant and gracious, and...

The police have named three men as persons of interest in relation to the murder of 21-year-old Shevorn Morris, who was allegedly beaten to death in Tivoli Gardens on Saturday for stealing two crates of empty alcohol bottles. The allegedly incident....

More than 50 immigration officers at the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) have reportedly gone on strike. The STAR understands that the officers are protesting a contentious interdiction process, a special allowance and...

Two employees of the banking arm of the Sagicor Group have been arrested and charged over the discovery of an alleged multimillion-dollar fraudulent scheme at the financial institution. The bank has since confirmed that the two employees...

"I feel a bit nice when I play the drums!" are the words of five-year-old Nathaniel Clarke of Springfield district in Westmoreland, who is drumming his beats into the hearts of members of his church and community. Little Nathaniel, who attends...

A few years ago, it would be impossible to travel through communities in central Kingston, especially on a weekend, and not encounter youngsters playing sports and sidewalks and corner shops being filled with talkative adults. But those days are.....

Head of the police's Narcotics Division, Senior Superintendent Jervis Moore, yesterday said that there has been a recent spike in the trafficking of drugs through the Jamaican ports. In recent weeks, the police have seized billions of dollars...

Police attached to the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch believe they have placed a major dent in the sale of illicit drugs, as one of the alleged players has been placed before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on a 212-count...

Ray Morgan, the ex-convict who pleaded guilty to defrauding reggae icon Marcia Griffiths of US$30,000 (approximately J$4.5 million), told the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court that he has insufficient money in the bank to begin restitution. "....

Many may think that Patience Deloris Williams was following in the footsteps of her older siblings who were teachers, but she has made her own mark on the Jamaican education system, which she has served for more than 40 years. For her dedicated.....

To prevent crashes and deaths on the roadways, Director of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Kenute Hare, is pleading with all drivers to obey the traffic rules. Mr Hare said crashes on the roads can be decreased, and the ITA has developed safety....

The police have confirmed that the man who was taken into custody in relation to a shooting incident that injured two women in Half Way Tree, St Andrew on Monday night is expected to be charged today. "The investigators are looking at charges...

The policeman whose one-year-old daughter died after being locked in his car at the Black River Police Station in St Elizabeth, is set to appear in court on November 17. Detective Sergeant Sheldon Dobson, who is charged with manslaughter in...

The senior officer of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) who has been accused of several instances of sexual harassment, is being recalled from training overseas to enable further investigation, the JDF confirmed. The officer, whose identity is...

A windshield washer was shot and killed this morning on Dunrobin Avenue in St Andrew. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the Total Gas station. The Jamaica Constabulary Force's Corporate Communications Unit confirmed that the incident...

LONDON, Oct 25, CMC -The London-based Privy Council Tuesday upheld a TT$18.03 million (One TT$=US$0.16 cents) judgement in favour of a former finance minister in Trinidad and Tobago, after she had taken legal action against a private hospital...

NASSAU, Bahamas, Oct 25, CMC - President of the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA), Robert Sands, says hoteliers are planning to meet with the Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) next week to discuss ways to mitigate the effects of the...

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Leslie Jordan, the actor whose wry Southern drawl and versatility made him a comedy and drama standout on TV series including "Will & Grace" and "American Horror Story," has died. The Emmy-winner...

LONDON (AP) -- Adidas has ended its partnership with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West over his offensive and antisemitic remarks, the latest company to cut ties with Ye and a decision that the German sportwear company said...