Jamaica Star

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:04:28 -0500
Father of murdered 10-y-o Shani Coke dies 2 weeks after her funeral
The father of 10-year-old Shani Coke, who was raped and murdered in July, has died just weeks after laying his daughter to rest.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:10:38 -0500
Student denied permission to use restroom - Ministry to get official report from school
The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is to receive an official report from the school where a student was denied the opportunity to use the restroom.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:06:51 -0500
Three Killed In Robins Bay Bar Shooting
A quiet Robins Bay community in St Mary is reeling after three men were shot and killed at a bar two days ago.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:03:55 -0500
Traffic Nightmare In Ochi
Road repairs during peak-hour traffic sparked major delays and mounting frustration in Ocho Rios on Thursday morning, with students, teachers, workers and other motorists caught in the chaos.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:34:29 -0500
Judge rules Tate brothers must remain in custody
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate must remain in custody as they fight extradition to the UK, where the brothers are accused of rape and sex trafficking, a federal judge in Miami ruled yeterday.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:22:49 -0500
Bellevue Hospital says suicide prevention is a national responsibility

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:20:55 -0500
Kingston woman achieves dream of home ownership
Kingston resident, Andrea Burke, has fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming a homeowner this year.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:17:17 -0500
New house is a prayer answered
For years, Dorma Tyndale has dreamed of the day when she would have a safe place to call home.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:15:35 -0500
Staff shortage hits School for the Blind
As concerns mount over staffing at the Salvation Army School for the Blind and other specialist institutions, Jamaica Society for the Blind (JSB) Chairman Daemion McLean says Jamaica is failing students with disabilities.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:12:22 -0500
Budding deejay, friend killed in confrontation with cops
On Monday night, Paul Newell listened intently as his son Giovanni, a budding deejay, told him that he believed his big break was extremely near.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:07:39 -0500
Violence against children worry Chang
A 10-year-old girl was allegedly abducted from the gates of a school in central Jamaica and sexually assaulted, law-enforcement officials have said.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:03:44 -0500
Obeah man says spirits stopping some visa applications
Longtime obeah man Ruben Williams is cautioning Jamaicans living overseas to intervene in the processing of their papers before their immigration situations become critical, claiming that spiritual restrictions can sometimes cause delays.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:59:37 -0500
JMDA concerned about patient surge

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:38:18 -0500
Jamaican ex-soldier and ex-wife found dead In Georgia home
A former JamaicanĀ soldier and his 25-year-old ex-wife were found dead inside a Georgia apartment in the United States on Monday, leaving police investigating what they describe as a possible domestic incident.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:06:33 -0500
Two men killed after cops allege man pointed gun at them
Two men were shot dead in a pre-dawn police operation in Watson Grove, Portmore, St Catherine, yesterday, after police said one of the men pointed a gun at them and the other later picked up the same firearm.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:39:32 -0500
Man dead, three cops injured in Mt Salem shootout
One man was shot and killed and three police personnel injured during an alleged gunfight in Mt Salem, St James, early this morning.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:37:02 -0500
Education ministry renews call for violence-free schools
School administrators, students and parents are being urged to play their part in maintaining a learning environment free from violence and bullying as the 2026-27 academic year gets under way.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:34:33 -0500
Whistle Alert seeks to protect kids
A whistle passed from sister to sister that was handed down by their mother has become more than a family keepsake for 23-year-old law student and child rights advocate Princess Ford.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:30:13 -0500
Autistic child back in school after four years
For four years, Manchester father Rohan Atkinson watched as his autistic daughter remained out of the classroom, uncertain about when she would finally get the support needed to continue her education.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:25:11 -0500
Nurse gives blood, sweat and tears trying to save crash victim
Nurse Angelica Cunningham was not keen on heading to work on the morning of September 3, but she did not hesitate to get involved when she spotted the aftermath of a massive crash on Fort Augusta Drive in Portmore, St Catherine.

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