Jamaica Star

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:25:06 -0500
Noisy 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 -0500
Support 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 -0500
Students 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 -0500
JCF 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 -0500
Diaspora 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 -0500
5K 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 -0500
Ring 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 -0500
Seniors facing financial abuse from relatives

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:25:07 -0500
Apostle 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 -0500
Mom pursues education degree to teach autistic daughter

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:21:43 -0500
Ammo 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 -0500
Schoolgirl 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 -0500
JAAA /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.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:51:03 -0500
Man accused of pulling gun on woman after she pelts him with stones
A St Mary man who allegedly found himself under a barrage of stones after stepping into a dispute between a woman and her children's father is now before the courts after police say he pulled a gun and threatened her.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:31:46 -0500
Victoria Jubilee Hospital gets equipment boost
 As the country’s birth rates continue to fall, Jamaica is stepping up its fight to protect every newborn with a major technology boost at Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) in Kingston.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:24:15 -0500
Dahlia Blake fights back after paralysis
At 22 years old, Dahlia Blake was finally stepping into the life she had worked for. The May Pen, Clarendon native had excelled at school, graduated from the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), and earned multiple academic awards.   

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:58:25 -0500
Blood Bank looks to improve collection

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:42:01 -0500
Chang says US deportees not coming to stay
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Dr Horace Chang, is clarifying that Jamaica is not opening its borders for a controlled migration programme of US deportees.  

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:36:57 -0500
Teen charged with killing brother
Nineteen-year-old Lorenzo Williams of Stephenson Town, Seaview in St  Elizabeth has been charged with murder and wounding with intent following an incident at his home on June 13.   

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:27:46 -0500
Physically challenged mother of three seeking a job
Kimberly McCalla feels that she has never got a fair shot at life.    

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