Jamaica Star

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:48:01 -0500
Teen gunned down in Spanish Town
Gunmen turned a quiet Saturday night into a scene of chaos when they opened fire on an 18-year-old construction worker sitting at a shop in Spanish Town, killing him and injuring another man.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:57:10 -0500
Maranatha expands special needs unit
Maranatha Basic School is expanding its special education programme to accommodate more children with autism and other neurodivergent conditions, offering hope to parents who have struggled for years to secure a place for their children.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:47:15 -0500
Respect for elders in decline … Senior bemoans rising disrespect in society
For 76-year-old Paul Watt, retirement was expected to be a peaceful return after two decades in the United Kingdom. Instead, he says it has become a daily experience of what he describes as a troubling decline in public respect.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:39:28 -0500
Bridge reopening restores vital economic link
The movement of millions of dollars in economic activity, access to hundreds of jobs, and the daily transport of poultry products were among the key reasons the Government prioritised the rebuilding of the Spring Village Bridge in St Catherine.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:24:15 -0500
Slain teacher was getting ready to migrate

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:15:21 -0500
Cop saved by bullet-proof vest
A policeman escaped serious injury after a bullet reportedly struck his protective vest during an armed confrontation with a gunman in the Farm community of Effortville, Clarendon, on Friday.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:07:00 -0500
Broken AC units disrupts surgeries at KPH
Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) has been plunged into surgical disruption after malfunctioning central air-conditioning units forced the postponement of multiple operations, with two operating theatres now operating below full capacity.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:00:56 -0500
New health campaign targets substance abuse

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:55:21 -0500
‘Loose vagina’ myth hurting women

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. 

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