Clients' dreams crushed
When June Bryan sold her Portmore house to invest money in Cash Plus, she dreamed of earning huge returns and an improved standard of living. Now, with the entity facing enormous pressure, all that has changed and she is forced to deal with her finances..
Sixth Grammy Award for Stephen Marley
Stephen Marley yesterday became the third consecutive Marley to walk away with the Best Reggae Album award at the 50th staging of the annual Grammy Awards. Stephen follows brothers Ziggy and Damian, who copped the award in 2007 and 2006...
Ministry moves to tackle violence in schools
Minister of Education, Andrew Holness, has said that the ministry is moving to tackle the issue of violence is schools by improving security arrangements. Addressing the annual retreat of principals of secondary schools...
Another wanted man captured
Another of Jamaica's most wanted men was captured during an operation at Rose Hall district in Lawrence Tavern, St Andrew, on Saturday, police told THE STAR. Captured is Robert 'Denero' Brown, 26, of Donmair Close, Kingston 19, and Quarry Heights.
Alleged gunman killed by woman constable
Quick action by a policewoman saved her life on Saturday night. One of three men who attempted to abduct the woman constable at gunpoint was fatally shot on Golding Avenue, Papine, Kingston 6 on Saturday night.
Health services badly beaten by violence
Chairman of the Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) board of directors, Dr Elizabeth Ward, has said that injuries associated with acts of violence continue to take a toll on the nation's health services.
Seminar stresses defensive driving
The need for drivers to embrace and practise defensive driving techniques was highlighted at a defensive driving seminar held at the Old Port Antonio Marina in Portland on January 29.