Jamaica Star

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:46:29 -0500
KC clears students accused of bullying boy dangling from stairwell
Kingston College (KC) has come out swinging in defence of two students who were branded villains after a disturbing video surfaced showing them holding a Grade 7 student who appeared to be dangling from a stairwell.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:53:52 -0500
Off-duty cop flees after man allegedly charges at him with gun
An off-duty police officer reportedly had to make a hasty escape from Denham Town after a man allegedly ran towards him with a firearm while he was sitting in his vehicle.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:42:44 -0500
Chef killed by stray bullet while lying in bed
A 29-year-old chef was shot dead in his bed after gunmen reportedly opened fire on another man in a terrifying late-night attack in Cedar Grove, Manchester, on Wednesday.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:32:10 -0500
Woman arrested for allegedly fatally stabbing her baby father in groin
A St Catherine woman is in police custody after the father of her child was allegedly stabbed in the back and groin during a late-night confrontation at her home in Gutters on Wednesday.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:17:19 -0500
IDT addresses JMDA’s unrest
The Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) says that it has taken note of pronouncements by the Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association (JMDA) that it cannot guarantee normality in the public health system if it fails to finalise its award by Friday.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:13:44 -0500
Combating childhood obesity starts at home
Registered dietitian nutritionist Dr Christine Fray is urging parents to create healthier home environments to combat childhood obesity and promote lifelong wellness.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:11:06 -0500
Woman making gadgets from everyday products
hat others toss in the bin, 24-year-old Ashanti Lyttle sees as raw material for her next big idea.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:29:26 -0500
‘I never got to be a teen’ Pregnant at 13, mom of six tells girls to stay in school
While most 13-year-olds are worrying about homework, friends and their first taste of freedom, Rochelle Pryce was preparing for motherhood.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:26:43 -0500
Drought affecting 107 NWC systems
The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting that 107 of its systems are being impacted by the drought conditions, at varying stages.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:23:57 -0500
Killer cop faces judgment

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:22:42 -0500
Family offers hefty reward for missing relative
Desperate for answers and praying for the safe return of their loved one, the family of missing 43-year-old Fabion Lawrence is offering a reward of up to $500,000 for information that could lead to his return and bring the family closure.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:42:31 -0500
Diddy hanging with Jamaicans at Fort Dix
Disgraced music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is reportedly relying on Jamaican inmates to cater to his needs behind bars after allegedly falling out of his usual prison routine.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:31:34 -0500
WEIRD STUFF
Pilot stabbed mid-flight TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) —

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:28:35 -0500
Caught mommy and ‘uncle’ kissing
Dear Pastor, I am 18 and from I started attending high school, I have been keeping secrets for my mother.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:50:35 -0500
Pops YG freed on $300K pre-charge bail after lottery scam probe
Entertainer and popular social media personality Pops YG has been released on $300,000 pre-charge bail following his arrest during a TikTok livestream at his Trelawny home on Monday.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:10:41 -0500
‘Giant’ killed in police shootout after car chase in Old Harbour
A man believed to be a wanted gunman was killed following a shootout with police during a targeted operation in Old Harbour, St Catherine, on Tuesday night.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:58:04 -0500
Update: Pastor accused of luring woman into sexual assault trap twice gets $700k bail
A 45-year-old minister of religion accused of sexually assaulting a woman he allegedly lured with promises of employment has been granted $700,000 bail.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:32:19 -0500
‘876Roommates’ set for grand return
After a five-year hiatus, 876Roommates is getting set to storm back onto Jamaica’s reality-entertainment scene for a second season. CEO Kazrae ‘Mr Bucktoe’ Gray says the comeback has been years in the making.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:59:02 -0500
Housing solutions coming for tourism workers
Plans are under way to deliver housing solutions to workers within the tourism sector, through a combination of both public- and private-sector partnerships.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:54:06 -0500
Government safeguarding public beach access
Environment Minister Matthew Samuda says the Government is making significant investments to safeguard public beach access across the island.

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