Jamaica Star

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:50:39 -0500
No war, just good vibes Dancehall fans thrilled to see Kartel, Mavado unite
For one couple, Vybz Kartel and Mavado’s historic reunion was more than just a dancehall experience, it was a full-circle moment.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:47:50 -0500
From Germany with love Dancehall diehards fly across Atlantic for Kartel/Mavado duel
For Dennis, the flight from Germany to Jamaica wasn’t just a 12-hour journey across the Atlantic. It was something he had dreamt about for years.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:40:51 -0500
50 years of family history goes up in smoke
What was meant to be a proud family celebration has become one of the darkest moments in the Hawes family’s history.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:27:31 -0500
JDF investigating viral video of alleged soldiers
The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has confirmed that it is investigating a viral video showing two armed men, both of whom appear to identify themselves as soldiers, during a tense confrontation at a house.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:22:47 -0500
Mistaken identity Man who was incorrectly identified as robbery suspect living in fear
A bearer and construction worker says he has been living in fear since July 8, after a photograph of him was released online stating that he was one of the men involved in the robbery and shooting of a female pump attendant.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:18:17 -0500
National Farm Queen looks to hand over crown

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:49:15 -0500
Cop vanishes after visit to girlfriend, misses duty
A St Catherine-based police constable has been reported missing after he failed to return home from visiting his girlfriend and did not report for duty over the weekend.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:58:50 -0500
Gunmen force farmer off road, steal $100,000 in late-night robbery
A 47-year-old farmer was robbed of $100,000 after armed gunmen allegedly forced his vehicle off the road during a daring late-night robbery in St Catherine on Friday.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:18:06 -0500
Nursing student, water delivery man gunned down in Mandeville
Police in Manchester are probing a double murder after a 24-year-old nursing student and a 21-year-old water delivery man were shot dead along Caledonia Road near Horse Shoe Corner in Mandeville on Saturday night.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:01:32 -0500
Guardsman employee dies weeks after garage explosion
A Guardsman Group employee who was critically injured in a massive fire at the company's garage compound in May has died while undergoing treatment at a specialised burn centre in the United States.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:11:46 -0500
Slight increase in child abuse reports
The National Children’s Registry (NCR) received 14,602 reports of child abuse and other care and protection concerns in 2025, representing a five per cent increase over the 13,918 reports received in 2024.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:06:12 -0500
Hundreds regain sight through cataract surgery
A total of 345 Jamaicans are now able to see the world more clearly after receiving life-changing cataract surgeries during a five-day medical mission held from July 6 to 11 at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH).

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:52:17 -0500
Argentina supporter skips church to see World Cup final But it’s Spain’s prayers that are answered

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:06:12 -0500
KSAMC moves to tackle flooding with $23M drain and gully clean-up
The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has begun a $23-million programme to clear 27 gullies and drains across nine coastal divisions as part of efforts to reduce flooding during the 2026 hurricane season.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:07 -0500
JEP targets $3M for child cancer care at annual 5K
Hundreds of runners, walkers and wheelchair participants are expected to lace up this Saturday as the Jamaica Energy Partners (JEP) Group aims to raise $3 million to boost cancer care for Jamaican children and their families.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:15:47 -0500
'God send down fire come burn down dis' lawyer hauled to lock-up after outburst in court
An attorney-at-law was taken into police custody after an explosive outburst in the St Catherine Parish Court on Friday, which saw the presiding judge order her removal from the courtroom for her conduct.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:46:53 -0500
Two women killed in separate crashes hours apart
Two women lost their lives in separate motor vehicle crashes on Thursday night, pushing Jamaica's road death toll to 166 since the start of the year.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:08:40 -0500
A degree at 50 Patricia rebuilt her life and won

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:07:03 -0500
Woman gives up law for art
For most of her formative years, 26-year-old Shammia Reid saw art as a passion rather than a profession.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:56:40 -0500
Grass, not goat on the menu England fan who lost World Cup bet blames coach’s bad decisions
So confident was William ‘Seak’ Black that England would beat defending champions Argentina in the FIFA World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, that he made a daring bet to eat grass if the South Americans triumphed.

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