Jamaica Star

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:57:00 -0500
Bail without charge Attorney raises alarm over potential abuse of pre-charge regime

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:40:29 -0500
Gay Pastor says he’s not attracted to children

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:32:45 -0500
JCF clarifies use of close protection officers
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is clarifying how and why close protection officers (CPOs) are assigned to certain individuals.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:27:39 -0500
Digital slow lane Just 14 per cent of motorists embrace online vehicle registration
One year after Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) introduced its electronic Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate (eMVRC), only 14 per cent of motorists have opted to renew their vehicle registration online.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:25:16 -0500
Agricultural Protection Branch triples arrests in first year
The Agricultural Protection Branch (APB) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has more than tripled the number of arrests for agricultural-related crimes in its first year of operation.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:21:28 -0500
Extreme heat threatens egg production
As Jamaica’s blistering heat continues, egg farmers are warning that the greatest threat is not the birds dying in the heat, but the thousands of eggs that may never reach consumers as stressed chickens stop laying altogether.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:15:31 -0500
Foundation calls for clearer rules after honour student barred from graduation

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:14:39 -0500
No water since Hurricane Melissa as Trelawny residents vent frustration
Residents of Daniel Town and Texas in Trelawny say they have been without piped water since the passage of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025, leaving many to spend thousands of dollars to secure the essential commodity.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:36:30 -0500
US authorities seize over US$53,000 from Jamaica-bound passenger
A passenger travelling to Kingston, Jamaica, has been arrested in the United States after authorities allegedly discovered more than US$53,800 in undeclared cash at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:57:01 -0500
Man shot dead after allegedly pointing gun at police
A man was fatally shot after he allegedly pointed a gun at police during a targeted operation in Crescent District, St Catherine, early Monday morning.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:07:13 -0500
Gov't to modernise cannabis use for religious practice
The Government is intensifying consultations on Jamaica’s framework for the religious use of cannabis, commonly referred to in legislation as the sacramental cannabis framework.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:39:23 -0500
Hospitals receive supply donations
The May Pen and Black River hospitals have received a donation of supplies valued at $5 million from United Kingdom (UK)-based Jamaican businessman, Branatic Neufville.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:35:16 -0500
Parents urged to allow kids to take HPV vaccine
Parents are being encouraged to have children between the ages of nine and 14 vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV), as the vaccine can protect them against several cancers and other diseases later in life.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:50:39 -0500
No war, just good vibes Dancehall fans thrilled to see Kartel, Mavado unite
For one couple, Vybz Kartel and Mavado’s historic reunion was more than just a dancehall experience, it was a full-circle moment.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:47:50 -0500
From Germany with love Dancehall diehards fly across Atlantic for Kartel/Mavado duel
For Dennis, the flight from Germany to Jamaica wasn’t just a 12-hour journey across the Atlantic. It was something he had dreamt about for years.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:40:51 -0500
50 years of family history goes up in smoke
What was meant to be a proud family celebration has become one of the darkest moments in the Hawes family’s history.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:27:31 -0500
JDF investigating viral video of alleged soldiers
The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has confirmed that it is investigating a viral video showing two armed men, both of whom appear to identify themselves as soldiers, during a tense confrontation at a house.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:22:47 -0500
Mistaken identity Man who was incorrectly identified as robbery suspect living in fear
A bearer and construction worker says he has been living in fear since July 8, after a photograph of him was released online stating that he was one of the men involved in the robbery and shooting of a female pump attendant.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:18:17 -0500
National Farm Queen looks to hand over crown

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:49:15 -0500
Cop vanishes after visit to girlfriend, misses duty
A St Catherine-based police constable has been reported missing after he failed to return home from visiting his girlfriend and did not report for duty over the weekend.

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