Jamaica Star
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:21:50 -0500Doctor admits role in $600m mortgage fraud scheme
A St Andrew medical doctor has pleaded guilty to her role in an elaborate fraud scheme that allegedly duped several Jamaican banks out of approximately $600 million through bogus mortgage and real estate transactions.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:53:57 -0500Barber caught on camera stealing $30,000 bicycle
A Hanover barber is heading to court after allegedly being caught on CCTV making off with a bicycle that had been parked outside a shop in Green Island.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:41:47 -0500Higgler gunned down at Central Village shop
A morning stop at a shop in Central Village, St Catherine, turned deadly yesterday when a 58-year-old higgler was ambushed and shot dead by two gunmen.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:04:18 -0500Man fatally hits daughter with car, sends her crashing into wall
A quiet morning in Kitson Town, St Catherine, ended in tragedy yesterday when a two-year-old girl was struck by her father’s car after reportedly being startled by the loud sound of a passing motorcycle.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:29:42 -0500Pregnant from a quickie
Dear Pastor,
Greetings to you and your staff. This is the first time I am writing to you.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:23:15 -0500Jamaican nursery rhymes given to schools
The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) has forged a partnership with author, Steven Golding, to distribute his collection of nursery rhymes celebrating Jamaican heritage to the island’s 2,500-plus early-childhood institutions (ECIs).
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:19:19 -0500Some institutions not ready for new school year
The education ministry is preparing alternative arrangements, including rotating students on alternate days, for schools that may not be fully repaired by the start of the 2026/27 academic year in September.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:15:18 -0500Diabetes warrior celebrates CAPE triumph
An 18-year-old’s diabetes diagnosis could have knocked her off course, but instead, Ashriel Reid used it as fuel to push even harder.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:11:20 -0500Broke sex worker struggles to fund brilliant child’s big dreams
The countdown to the new school year is on, and 25-year-old Kayla* is facing the crushing reality of being unable to send her brilliant eight-year-old daughter back to school.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:07:25 -0500Nine-year-old scores Grade 1 in CSEC
At just nine years old, Jahquane Silvera is already proving that age is no barrier when talent, determination and a little faith collide.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:48:50 -0500CXC cracks down on exam cheating as irregularities jump
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:52:06 -0500St Thomas students awarded $600,000 in university scholarships
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:33:33 -0500Dalvey native leads back-to-school initiative
Residents of Dalvey and neighbouring communities in St Thomas benefited from the annual Back-to-School Treat and Education Assistance Programme organised by the Smile Saver Foundation last Saturday.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:55:05 -0500Math scores up, English stays strong in CSEC results
More Caribbean students conquered CSEC mathematics this year, with the regional pass rate climbing four percentage points, while English maintained its strong performance.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:39:24 -0500Bar owner busted with ganja, fake liquor and uncustomed cigarettes
A snap police raid at a bar in Old Harbour Bay has landed the operator in hot water after officers allegedly uncovered ganja, counterfeit liquor and dozens of uncustomed cigarettes.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:34:47 -0500‘Wear Jamaica Fi Summa’ Campaign urges shoppers to put local fashion into the spotlight
Jamaican fashion is getting a major summer push as Things Jamaican turns the spotlight on 25 local designers, aiming to turn homegrown labels into household names.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:28:59 -0500Back-to-school battles Children bear the brunt of bitter disputes between parents
With the new school term looming, some Jamaican children could find themselves caught in the crossfire as parents battle over custody, access, and even where their children should be enrolled.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:02:44 -0500border squeeze! Fewer J’cans making trek through Mexico to reach US
The crowds of migrants once synonymous with Mexico’s route into the US have thinned dramatically, with shelters that struggled to find space now counting occupants on two hands.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:10:01 -0500Wife inspires husband to complete master’s degree
After months of juggling his studies, work and the demands of completing his master’s programme, Terrain Wright was ready to give up.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:03:29 -0500Border squeeze! Fewer J’cans making trek through Mexico to reach US
The crowds of migrants once synonymous with Mexico’s route into the US have thinned dramatically, with shelters that struggled to find space now counting occupants on two hands.