Jamaica Star

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:20:03 -0500
Twin brothers accused of breaking into man’s home, beating him with pipes
A man’s peaceful night at home allegedly turned into a nightmare when twin brothers broke into his house and attacked him with metal pipes, leaving two televisions worth $70,000 damaged.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:58:11 -0500
Gunmen pose as cops, beat and shoot at elderly man during home invasion
A 58-year-old St Thomas man was beaten, left bleeding and nearly shot after a group of gunmen allegedly posed as police officers to gain access to his home during a terrifying pre-dawn invasion.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:31:26 -0500
INDECOM probes fatal shooting of two alleged gunmen in Manchester
Two unidentified men were shot dead during a police operation in Mandeville, Manchester, yesterday morning, triggering a probe by the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM).

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:10 -0500
Ramia steps into the spotlight
Emerging reggae artiste Ramia is introducing himself to the world with the release of ‘Introducing Ramia’, a 12-track project that blends roots reggae, spirituality and uplifting messages aimed at inspiring listeners through life’s challenges...

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:13:09 -0500
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Linstead Hospital opens doors to more children

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:04:13 -0500
Ammo stash found in bottle, two men held
Two men are in police custody after cops reportedly stumbled upon a bottle concealing 15 rounds of ammunition during an early-morning operation in Comfort district, Clarendon, on Tuesday.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:46:51 -0500
Healthcare lifeline for persons with disability

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:42:29 -0500
Senators share family’s battle with breast cancer

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:39:02 -0500
‘Don’t gamble with your head’ Businessman gives chilling warning to riders
Devon Kinkead has spent years around motorcycles, riders and bike culture, and he is increasingly concerned by what he sees as a dangerous trend among some Jamaicans who continue to ride without proper protective gear.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:33:44 -0500
Board Villa waiting for development
For many families living in Board Villa in Denham Town, West Kingston, the biggest problem is not just the leaking roofs, overflowing sewage or deteriorating bathrooms. It is the uncertainty.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:25:09 -0500
Priest says no hellfire for gays
If being gay is enough to keep someone out of Heaven, a Jamaica-born priest says that is not the God he wants to worship.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:18:42 -0500
Billion-dollar blow for drug traffickers
Jamaican law enforcement authorities seized more than $1 billion worth of cocaine in a series of anti-narcotics operations carried out over a 48-hour period last week, dealing a significant blow to international drug trafficking networks.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:16:40 -0500
‘Mi caah sleep’ Resident haunted by deadly Five Miles shootout
The sounds of gunfire may have long subsided in the hills of Five Miles, St Catherine, but the events of Friday morning continue to haunt many residents.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:08:44 -0500
Corporal who died in Sligoville shootout was recently promoted

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:07:48 -0500
Commissioner confirms cop killed, another critical after Sligoville shootout
Commissioner of Police Dr Kevin Blake has confirmed that one police officer was killed and another left in critical condition after officers came under heavy gunfire during an operation in Sligoville, St Catherine, this morning.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:44:33 -0500
'Mr Chin' allegedly burns man's house down after dispute
A heated argument that allegedly escalated into a bottle-and-stone fight has landed a 27-year-old St James labourer in hot water after a man’s two-bedroom house was later found engulfed in flames.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:10:37 -0500
ISSA says Walker Cup final is on High school sports’ governing body to hear JC appeal this morning
The ISSA Walker Cup KO final will go ahead as scheduled today at Stadium East. However, an unresolved appeal by Jamaica College (JC) will cast a shadow over the showdown between Kingston College (KC) and Mona High.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:05:47 -0500
Dudus wouldn’t jeopardise release West Kingston residents rubbish Diddy assault reports

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:52:36 -0500
Don’t stigamatise obeahman Samuels says obeah getting a bad rap for crimes of fraudsters

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:38:50 -0500
Father longing to see daughter again
Elvis ‘Peter’ Chambers, 66, is longing for the day he can see his oldest daughter again, a reunion he has spent years wishing for, but one that remains out of reach as he does not know where she is or whether she is alive.

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