Jamaica Star
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:13:25 -0500No criminals among TCNs – Marks
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:08:26 -0500Cashier facing larceny charge
A Manchester cashier is now facing simple larceny charges, following an incident that occurred between November 2, 2025, and May 27, 2026.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:04:43 -0500‘Rasta’ charged with murder
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:00:38 -0500Teen overcomes seizures to start own business
At just 18, Shanice Willis refused to let epilepsy or academic setbacks define her future.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:47:37 -0500Hobbled woman needs corrective surgery
Just a few years ago, Stacy-Ann Wright lived an independent life and was able to provide for her family.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:41:22 -0500Aspiring artist not giving up on dream
Despite feeling overlooked and unwelcome within Jamaica’s art fraternity, 40-year-old Ann-Marie Watkis Walters is refusing to let rejection stop her from chasing her dream of becoming a successful artist.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:05:17 -0500Riverton pickers beat the heat with secondhand fans
To battle the stifling heat, a suitable fan could cost as much as $20,000, but the pickers at Riverton Meadows are offering cooler prices.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:45:37 -0500Former child star died of AIDS
Former child actor Daveigh Chase’s death on June 16 was due to AIDS, the office of the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner reported.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:21:10 -0500Full 16% taxi fare hike takes effect today
Commuters across Jamaica are digging even deeper into their pockets from today as the full 16 per cent increase in public passenger vehicle (PPV) fares officially takes effect.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:10:41 -0500Actor and activist Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer’s disease
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor and activist Danny Glover, best known for starring as an easygoing police officer in the “Lethal Weapon” franchise, has revealed he has Alzheimer’s disease.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:17:05 -0500More fathers fighting to stay in their children's lives
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:51:06 -0500Teen slapped with various gun charges
Lawmen assigned to the St Mary Police Division have charged a 17-year-old boy with multiple firearm-related offences following an incident in Oracabessa, on June 12.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:13:55 -0500Argument during domino game turns deadly
Fifty-year-old Shaun Cotterell, otherwise called ‘Bobby,’ a construction worker of Brandon Hill district, Clarendon, has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a man in his community on June 28.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:08:12 -0500Venezuela’s healthcare system buckling after earthquakes
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Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:50:43 -0500Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:18:15 -0500JCF warns public about false missing persons reports
Senior officers are warning Jamaicans against knowingly filing false missing persons reports, saying such actions divert valuable resources from genuine cases and could result in criminal charges.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:05:44 -0500Riverton Meadows residents offer dump access to deportees
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:43 -0500Love on the sidelines Relationship coach warns couples not to let World Cup hurt romance
Licensed therapist and relationship coach Latoya Deslandes is warning couples not to allow World Cup fever to quietly erode their relationships.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:40:03 -0500Customers sad as MegaMart Portmore closes after 27 years
“Mi ago miss it. We ago miss it!”
Those were the words of a 70-year-old shopper as she stood inside MegaMart Portmore on Tuesday, looking around the store she said had been part of her life for years.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:12:56 -0500'Stop disrespect the people' Hundreds march against corruption in Cross Roads