Jamaica Star

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:43:11 -0500
64-y-o man lured to villa for sex with two teens, left bloodied and robbed
What was supposed to be a secret late-night rendezvous turned into a nightmare for a 64-year-old man who was betrayed by two underaged girls he arranged to meet up for sexual engagement in a villa in Morant Bay, St Thomas.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:57:41 -0500
Woman fined $300k after bribing cop $15k, says she was set up

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:21:34 -0500
JTA honours 144 educators
The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) honoured 144 educators, each with at least 35 years of service, with its prestigious Golden Torch Award.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:18:07 -0500
Jamaicans hail ‘Franno’ Legendary coach passes one day after turning 64
Jamaicans from all sectors yesterday hailed legendary track coach Stephen Francis, who passed away late Saturday at the age of 64 – one day after his birthday.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:02:56 -0500
Lab tech builds Jamaican dating app
With many Jamaicans turning to foreign dating apps to find love, Ashantia Clarke believes local singles deserve a platform that understands not just where they live, but how they connect.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:25:09 -0500
Brazil fan loses car-loan money in bet
A die-hard Brazil supporter who says he is “living paycheque to paycheque” is hoping his bank will be lenient after he gambled part of his car-loan money on what he believed was a “sure win”.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:53:23 -0500
Two Nigerians killed in anti-migrant violence
Nigeria said on Sunday that two of its nationals were killed last month in South Africa following violent anti-immigrant protests targeting African workers in the country.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:47:17 -0500
Wildfire sparks evacuations
Greece (AP): A fast-moving wildfire broke out Saturday evening near the suburbs of Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city, the country’s fire service said.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:41:56 -0500
Independence Day shooting leaves eight injured
AP): A shooting at a Fourth of July cookout near New York’s Coney Island beach wounded eight people, including four children, police said.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:34:51 -0500
Reggae Sumfest announces traffic, transportation plan

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:20:16 -0500
Teen starts own hair salon
At nine years old, Brianna Levein’s interest in doing hairstyles kept her glued to her mother as she braided clients’ hair.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:49:48 -0500
Inner-city PEP winners rewarded with $2M In scholarships
More than 15 students from two inner-city primary schools are heading to high school with one less financial burden after receiving a combined $2 million in scholarships and bursaries for their outstanding PEP performance.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:11:22 -0500
Farmer tells man he has 'Someting' for him, fatally stabs him with pitchfork
A chilling statement allegedly made moments before a deadly attack has landed a St Catherine farmer behind bars on a murder charge after a bus driver was repeatedly stabbed with a pitchfork in Bois Content, Old Harbour.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:16:49 -0500
Farmer hacked to death in Portland
A quiet Thursday afternoon in Portland turned deadly when a farmer was brutally chopped to death in an attack that has left police searching for answers.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:46:20 -0500
Lethal heat Doctors issue health warnings as temperatures rise
With Jamaica expected to experience increasingly warmer conditions this summer, cardiologists are urging residents to stay hydrated and take precautions to reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:08:44 -0500
Diabetes can’t stop PEP scholar
Being diagnosed with diabetes at age nine and navigating transitions many adults struggle to adjust to, Khai-Lee Mendez refused to let illness define her future.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:05:02 -0500
World Cup boosts TV sales downtown
Orange Street in downtown Kingston was alive with the sound of business on Thursday.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:10:26 -0500
Jamaican graduate top of medical class in China
As someone accustomed to topping his class, 24-year-old Orbin Barnes never imagined that he, as a young Jamaican studying medicine in China, would graduate as valedictorian and deliver his graduation speech in Mandarin.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:30:44 -0500
One of few left Orangefield tailor says craft is dying a slow death

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:30:31 -0500
8-y-o girl's scream foil's thief's plan to steal phone during house break-in

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