The 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping Monday expressed condolences to Cuba on the death of at least one person following last weekend's oil tank explosion in the industrial zone of the city of Matanzas. "The Caribbean...

A Westmoreland Municipal Corporation groundsman was gunned down this morning outside a funeral home in Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland.

Residents from neighboring communities to the Dovecot Memorial Park this morning protested at the gate of the expanded section. The residents say the operators of Dovecot Memorial Gardens have ignored their pleas and have allegedly...

Several premises between James Street and Smith Lane in Central Kingston were firebombed early this morning, reportedly leaving more than 30 people homeless. People's National Party caretaker for the Kingston Central constituency, Imani Duncan-...

A man described as the mastermind behind the illegal importation of 21 guns into the island in March was arrested in Ocho Rios, St Ann, yesterday. The man, whose identity is being withheld pending formal charges being laid, was arrested by...

Susan Henry and her common-law husband Errol Thompson have been desperately trying to make ends meet for their four children. THE STAR visited the couple at their home on Harvey Road along Maxfield Avenue yesterday, where Henry was busy...

Whether you watched it on television or you made an appearance at the National Stadium last Saturday, it was undeniable that Jamaica's diamond jubilee celebrations were spectacular. It was a grand production with more than 1,000 costumed...

For some members of the Jamaican-Canadian Association, last Saturday's Grand Gala was their first time being back in the island for two years and Jamaica's 60th Jubilee celebration was the most appropriate welcome home party. About 100 members......

As downtown Kingston inches towards being the picture of urban development promised by the Vision 2030 plan, local fine artist Bryton Brown is revelling in the opportunities being created for young artists. "For me, it's nice to see them take...

At the Diamond Jubilee edition of Jamaica's Grand Gala last Saturday, Christopher Russell was captivated by the paratrooping showcase. Russell, a Paralympian, watched with much pent-up anticipation for more than five minutes as two members of...

A Manchester salesman has been arrested and charged for failing to turn over $850,000 for rent he collected on behalf of a landlord. Winston McLean, 66, of Dunrobin district, Mandeville, will have to answer to an embezzlement charge. Reports from....

A 23-year-old labourer has been charged with shooting with intent and illegal possession of firearm and ammunition following an incident on McKoy Lane, Kingston 11, on July 7. He has been identified as Kevon Dennis, otherwise called 'Deh Deh', of....

A 38-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a farmer on Emancipation Day. Derwin Smith of Crooked River, Clarendon, is scheduled to appear before the court to answer to the murder of 62-year-old Edward Grant, a farmer of the same...

As promised in my July 25th article, I will continue to examine the issue of custody. Based on the practice within the courts, there are a number of factors that are likely to be considered when determining what is in the best interest of a child.....

Reggae and dancehall artiste Agent Sasco joins the list of 143 people to receive national honours this year. Agent Sasco, whose given name is Jeffery Campbell, will be inducted into the Order of Distinction (OD) in the rank of officer. He receives....

The operator of a daycare facility, who allegedly was found in possession of 20,000 sexual performance enhancement tablets, has been charged with sexual grooming of a 13-year-old. That, however, may just be the the tip of the iceberg as police...

THE STAR on Thursday crossed the one million-follower mark on social media platform, Instagram. The 71-year-old publication is now the first newspaper in the Caribbean to achieve this milestone. Daraine Luton, the editor for publication, said "....

As she packed the few belongings that she managed to save after her dwelling was firebombed in Gregory Park, St Catherine early Thursday, Niecey frantically searched for her cat 'Pringles'. She said she will be leaving the embattled community......

On any given day some of the children of Kent Village, St Catherine, would be beating the heat by taking a swim in a section of the Rio Cobre. Yesterday, however, although they were close to what appeared to be calm, clear water, children opted.....

Last year, Barrington McKintosh, a fisherman from Kent Village, St Catherine, decided to venture into animal rearing by purchasing nine calves. He hoped that they would thrive and multiply and improve his life. But that was not to be as weeks...