Jamaica Star
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:01:28 -0500Fewer teens using condoms
Jamaican teenagers are playing a high-stakes game of bedroom roulette, and public health experts are sounding the alarm contraceptive use takes a shocking nose-dive across the island.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:53:31 -0500HIV rumour shattering woman’s life
A St James woman’s world was turned upside down after her face was splashed across a social media page that has been posting persons, alleging that they are HIV-positive.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:49:36 -0500Two men gunned down in separate St Catherine shootings
St Catherine investigators are probing the fatal shootings of two men within 90 minutes of each other in separate incidents across Spanish Town last night.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:35:04 -0500More than 1,200 rounds of ammunition seized in Montego Bay
Lawmen have seized more than 1,200 rounds of 9mm ammunition during back-to-back searches at a premises in Montego Bay, St James.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:09:40 -0500Businessman linked to 2024 shooting deported to Jamaica
A St Catherine businessman who allegedly fled Jamaica after a gun attack that left three people injured has been captured overseas and returned to the island to face a string of serious charges.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:55:52 -0500Son emulates dad as Governor-General’s awards recipient
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:47:33 -0500Revamped Houses of Parliament website promises greater access
Members of the public will have improved access to parliamentary and legislative information through the new website of the Houses of Parliament.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:43:06 -0500Students urged to report bullying
National Safe Schools Coordinator, Sergeant Andrew Williams, is encouraging students who are being bullied at school to report the issue to a responsible adult.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:38:54 -0500Weeks without a proper bath Kingston couple turns to rainwater amid drought
For most Jamaicans, a sudden afternoon downpour might mean a mad dash to take clothes off the line or find shelter.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:32:59 -0500Labourer killed while working on school building
A labourer was killed yesterday after a section of a building that he was working on collapsed on him.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:28:59 -0500Persons allegedly living with HIV named on social media
A social media page has sparked concern after posting the faces and names of Jamaicans who are allegedly HIV-positive.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:25:16 -0500New mother forced to amputate leg
After always wanting a child of her own, Regena Williams was overjoyed when she finally became pregnant.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:06:19 -0500Major redevelopment of National Stadium to begin August 2027
Plans are on course for the major redevelopment of Jamaica’s National Stadium, with a groundbreaking ceremony expected ahead of the start of construction.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:50:07 -0500Ministry denies plaques placed on social housing dwelling
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:52:40 -0500Relative accused of stealing $250,000 after being left to cut yard
A St Andrew man who allegedly left a relative at his home to cut the yard is now facing court after the relative reportedly helped himself to jewellery and electronic gadgets worth approximately $250,000.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:39:55 -0500Gunman bolts after seeing cops and drops revolver in Allman Town
A man reportedly made a desperate dash from police in Allman Town, Kingston, on Friday, leaving behind a .38 revolver and three rounds of ammunition, according to the police.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:21:51 -0500Four Haitians detained after being found in car trunk during roadblock
Police have launched an investigation after six Haitian nationals and a Jamaican man were taken into custody during a roadblock operation in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Saturday.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:26:22 -0500Trump asks Apple to recognise ‘Lake America’
US President Donald Trump has asked Apple to change the name of Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ on its maps app, his administration’s interior chief said on Monday.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:16:59 -0500Ebola cases surpass 6,000 mark
Congo’s authorities said on Monday that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has topped 6,000 cases, with 2,911 deaths.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:12:43 -0500Black River Primary repairs at 60 per cent completion
Repairs at Black River Primary and Infant School in St Elizabeth are approximately 60 per cent complete, with contractors being urged to expedite the remaining work ahead of the reopening of schools on September 7.