Jamaica Star

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:48:48 -0500
Musk Becomes World's First Trillionaire After SpaceX Soars
Elon Musk has blasted into uncharted territory, becoming the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX made a blockbuster debut on Wall Street on Friday.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:06:31 -0500
Woman Dies After Boyfriend Allegedly Injects Her With Toxic Chemical
A St Catherine man who was initially charged with assault after allegedly injecting his girlfriend with a toxic substance during a domestic dispute is now facing a murder charge following her death.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:10:54 -0500
Parottee residents thinking of possible relocation
Residents of Parottee, St Elizabeth, are divided over a Government proposal to relocate some households from the hurricane-ravaged fishing community. 

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:06:12 -0500
Marriage rescue ends in romance Female pastor falls for married apostle as his union crumbles

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:56:45 -0500
JCF says murder suspect was never a cop
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is refuting allegations that a man who is suspected to have committed suicide, and who may be linked to the murder of a teacher, was a member of the organisation.  

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:51:49 -0500
Government to evaluate ZOSOs
The Government, in collaboration with key partners, will undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the seven Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) across the country as it prepares to transition them into zones of peace and opportunity. 

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:46:46 -0500
Levi Roots grateful to grandma for success
Leaving Jamaica at the age of six with his grandmother's secret ingredients tucked away in his suitcase, Keith ‘Levi Roots’ Graham had no idea that a few pimento seeds and his grandmother’s cooking skills would later reap remarkable success.Â...

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:44:34 -0500
Missing Woman Found Dead, Person of Interest Found Dead Hours Later

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:12:20 -0500
Leoda Bradshaw to stand trial in September

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:54:19 -0500
Gov’t urged to power traffic lights with solar
As Jamaicans increasingly turn to solar energy to reduce the impact of electricity outages, one energy expert believes the technology could also help keep streetlights at major intersections operational when the power grid fails.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:49:04 -0500
NHF investigating cybersecurity threat
The National Health Fund (NHF) is investigating a reported cybersecurity threat.  Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, provided the update during the post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday. 

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:42:02 -0500
INDECOM seeks witnesses in five police-involved shootings
Within a 24-hour period, teams from the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) were notified and responded to investigate the circumstances of five separate police incidents, across four parishes. 

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:36:38 -0500
Four charged with robbing gaming box
Investigators assigned to the St Ann Police Division have charged four men  with several larceny-related offences following an incident in the parish.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:28:29 -0500
Bittersweet Mom returns home with former conjoined twins … One full of life and the other dead
Gospel music drifted softly through the house as Iesha McMurray moved about in a room at her Payne Avenue, St Andrew, Address, yesterday, straightening up things in a home that now feels both full and painfully incomplete.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:17:46 -0500
‘That black bra’ Women warned that favourite brassiere could be harming skin

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:15:49 -0500
Hackers claim they have Jamaicans' medical records
Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has revealed that hackers have contacted the National Health Fund (NHF), claiming they have access to sensitive medical information belonging to some Jamaicans.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:55:43 -0500
Four killed in St James police operation, INDECOM probes
A police operation aimed at tracking down men linked to a recent murder in St James ended in bloodshed on Wednesday morning, with four men shot and killed and INDECOM launching an investigation into the deadly incident.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:05:32 -0500
Fisherwoman carrying on family legacy
Born into a fishing family in Norwich, Portland, 30-year-old fisher Shashay Shaw sees fishing as more than just a livelihood; but a way of life deeply embedded in her family’s tradition. 

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:30:26 -0500
Cop's last-minute application lands her NHT property
For years, Jenelle Hoilette held on to the simple dream of giving her children a place they could truly call home. 

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:26:20 -0500
TAJ warns customers about online scams

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