Jamaica Star
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:06:31 -0500Seven days between life and death The incredible survival story of a fisherman who refused to die after boat capsized
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:58:55 -0500Straight outta Brown’s Hall Referee Oshane Nation’s inspiring journey from rural community to the World Cup
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:45:18 -0500Ex-inmate warns youth to stay out of prison
Ricardo* was just 15 when he was incarcerated for killing one of his schoolmates.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:37:05 -0500Valiant faces church backlash
Religious leaders are taking aim at dancehall artiste Valiant, whose latest track Short Shorts has sparked controversy because its accompanying music video appeared to mimic a church service.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:30:20 -0500Cancer no more 12-year-old wins her battle against dreaded disease
At just eight years old, Alexia Waysome was well known around the oncology ward at Bustamante Hospital for Children in St Andrew. Staff gave her the nickname ‘Soldier’ for the calm courage she carried while battling bone cancer.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:30:50 -0500Cops say CCTV caught security guard allegedly stealing over $2M from ATM
A security officer accused of helping himself to more than $2 million from an ATM he was assigned to service has been slapped with a larceny charge after the alleged theft was reportedly caught on camera.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:22:48 -0500Three women accused of stealing nearly $2M from their workplace
Three women have been slapped with embezzlement charges after investigators uncovered what police say was a months-long scheme that allegedly saw nearly $1.8 million siphoned from a food store in St Andrew through fake refunds.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:25:06 -0500Noisy church giving us hell
Dear Pastor,
I hope things are well with you and your family. I am messaging you on behalf of the citizens of a district in St James.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:09:51 -0500Support place for parents launched
The first of seven planned Parent Places has been established at the Calabar Primary and Infant School in Kingston.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:03:29 -0500Students encouraged to apply for NHT scholarship
Students pursuing construction-related disciplines are being encouraged to apply for the National Housing Trust (NHT) 2026/27 Construction Scholarship by June 20.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:58:31 -0500JCF ramps up road safety enforcement
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has intensified road policing across the island, conducting daily enforcement operations and introducing new technology to improve safety and reduce traffic violations.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:51:19 -0500Diaspora charity assists health centre
The St Jago Health Centre has received a donation of medical supplies valued at $5 million
from the Florida-based diaspora entity Living Well Community Care Centre (LWCCC).
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:44:57 -05005K Run/Walk to assist children with special needs
Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr is appealing to members of the public to support the Good Samaritan 5K Run/Walk, geared at raising funds to procure a bus to support children with special needs.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:39:36 -0500Ring ritual blamed for marriage collapse
Nickiesha Palmer, the estranged wife of Apostle David Palmer, has alleged that the defining rupture in the relationship began when fellow church leader, Apostle Kerriann Johnson allegedly interfered with his wedding ring.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:32:29 -0500Seniors facing financial abuse from relatives
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:25:07 -0500Apostle apologises for crude remarks
Apostle Kerrian Johnson has issued a public apology to the general public, especially her church members and followers, over a recent outburst which many claim were not of the Christian community.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:19:03 -0500Mom pursues education degree to teach autistic daughter
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:21:43 -0500Ammo found In kitchen safe lands labourer in trouble
A St Elizabeth labourer is facing gun-related charges after police reportedly discovered ammunition hidden inside a safe during an operation at his home in Santa Cruz.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:39:19 -0500Schoolgirl accused of robbing teen at knifepoint in bathroom
A dispute between students at a St Elizabeth high school has landed a 15-year-old girl before the courts after she was accused of assaulting a younger schoolmate in a bathroom and robbing her at knifepoint.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:51:32 -0500JAAA /PUMA NATIONAL SENIOR AND JUNIOR CHAMPS The women's 100m will be hot
WHEN the country's top female sprinters line up for the 100 metres final at 8:53 p.m. on Friday's second day of competition at the National Senior and Junior Championships at the National Stadium, fans are in for a treat.