Jamaica Star
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:30:57 -0500Sea cage project reels in 5,000 pounds of fish
More than 5,000 pounds of red drum fish harvested from a marine cage culture project in Bowden, St Thomas are being hailed by stakeholders as evidence that mariculture could play a major role in the future of Jamaica’s fisheries sector.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:41:07 -0500JC kicked out of Walker Cup final over player eligibility
Jamaica College’s hopes of lifting the ISSA Walker Cup have been dashed after the school was kicked out of the competition over questions surrounding the eligibility of one of its players.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:25:25 -0500Tracking system shuts down stolen Toyota Noah
Three armed robbers who allegedly snatched a woman’s Toyota Noah in Portmore got a surprise when the vehicle’s tracking system was activated, bringing their getaway to an abrupt end.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:17:12 -0500103-y-o Nellie Pennycooke thanks God for long, healthy life
Reaching 103 years of life is a rare milestone that Nellie Pennycooke never thought she would have achieved, especially after the loss of her husband when she was just 44 years old.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:04:18 -0500Two charged after pistol, ammunition seized in Kingston
A man known to lawmen as ‘Baddas’ and ‘Bad Rat’ and a woman have been charged after police seized a pistol and seven rounds of ammunition during a search of a Kingston 20 premises.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:38:06 -0500MP looking to remove shift system from schools
Member of Parliament (MP) for St Ann North East Matthew Samuda is working to have the shift system removed from schools in that constituency.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:34:23 -0500Youth urged to prepare for AI-driven future
Young Jamaicans are being encouraged to position themselves to seize emerging opportunities in entrepreneurship, innovation and the global economy, as artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies continue to reshape the world of work.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:25:35 -0500Fishers get lifesaving lessons
More than 40 fisherfolk have received specialised safety training this year under the National Fisheries Authority’s (NFA) annual Safety at Sea Training Programme, an initiative aimed at improving safety standards across Jamaica’s fishing secto...
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:22:28 -0500Government aims for resilient hospitals
Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton says the Government is moving to ensure that all future public health facilities are engineered to withstand natural disasters.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:18:41 -0500Black River Hospital gets a boost
Healthcare services at the Black River Hospital in St Elizabeth have received a significant boost following the donation of approximately $60 million in medical equipment and supplies from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:15:41 -0500‘Truly humbling’ LASCO top cop urges colleagues to remain faithful to their oath
Overcome with emotion, Constable Joel Robinson dropped to his knees, giving thanks as he was announced as the recipient of the 2026 LASCO JCF Saluting Our Heroes Chairman Award yesterday.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:21:08 -0500Cops use technology to nab suspect
Detectives assigned to the St Andrew South Police Division have arrested and charged an AC technician in connection with the September 26 murder of 25-year-old Omeila Walker on Hibiscus Avenue, Kingston 11.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:28:18 -0500Hope for persons not registered at birth
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:33:22 -0500Peacemaker gunned down
A fragile sense of revival that residents said existed in Sunshine Corner on Balcombe Drive in Olympic Gardens, St Andrew, was shattered on Sunday following the murder of two men.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:24:02 -0500Jamaica prepares to receive third country nationals
Jamaica is expected to receive its first flight carrying up to 25 Third Country Nationals shortly under an agreement with the United States, according to a government update on the programme.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:28:01 -0500Police investigating double murder in St ANdrew
A 54-year-old man known in his community as ‘Harry’ was among two men shot dead in a gun attack at Sunshine Corner, along Balcombe Drive in St Andrew, last night.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:04:45 -0500Man charged for allegedly driving gunman to fatal shooting
A St Andrew technician who police allege rented a car to transport a gunman to carry out a fatal attack on a woman in Kingston has been charged with murder.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:21:06 -0500Upgraded classrooms by January for Clarendon College
Rehabilitation works at Clarendon College are expected to be completed by the end of December, just in time for the start of the new school term in January.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:16:46 -0500Better drainage planned for Santa Cruz
The Government is set to undertake drainage improvement works in sections of Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth, as part of efforts to reduce flood risks and safeguard livelihoods following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa last October.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:13:17 -0500Partners urged to help spot breast cancer warning signs
Partners are being urged to pay closer attention to their loved ones’ bodies, as their watchful eyes could play a critical role in spotting the warning signs of breast cancer.