FLOOD WATCH IN NEWMARKET
Residents of Newmarket, St Elizabeth, are now living in fear after underground water began to flood the community.
TOURIST RESORT STATUS FOR PORTMORE?
This was disclosed by Mayor of Portmore Keith Hinds recently. Mayor Hinds, in an exclusive interview with THE PORTMORE STAR, said that he had discussions with Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett,
Judge questions $M extortion
A judge presiding in the Spanish Town Resident Magistrate's Court, said further investigations...
Welder fined 30 grand
A Portmore welder caught travelling on a passport bearing someone else's name, was fined $30,000 for his illegal act.
Denham Town police seize guns, ammo
Two illegal firearms and more than 200 rounds of ammunition have been taken off the nation's streets following two operations...
Politician charged with murder
A politician, who was unsuccessful in his bid in the last parish council election for the Jamaica Labour Party, was formerly charged with murder on Friday afternoon.
No motive for fatal shootings
Gunmen wreaked havoc in Western Park, Clarendon, on Thursday night, as they shot five persons, two fatally, at a shop in the community.
Community service for stealing soap
A man was ordered to do handiwork in his community after he stole a face soap, apparently used for skin bleaching,...
Man remanded for pickpocketing
When Dennis Williams decided to steal a cellphone from a woman's bag, little did he expect to spend time in the lock-up. The accused was remanded when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court,...
Young girls, put on your panties!
At least one pastor is urging students not to fall for the many evils which might confront them as they seek to pursue their education.
Businesswoman sentenced for ganja
A St Catherine woman who was caught trying to leave the island with more than 2.6 kilograms (5.75lb) of ganja in biscuits and juice will spend the next six months in prison.
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