November 17, 2009
Star News


BEATEN FOR BUYING TAMPONS - Man injured after leaving shop
“A simple trip to the nearest corner shop quickly turned into a painful experience for a 21-year-old man last week after he went there to purchase tampons (sanitary napkins). THE STAR was told that the victim Robin* from Meadowbrook..... read more
MP'S DAD HURT IN ATTACK - Robbed of firearm, money

Up to late last night, Lloyd Hay, the father of Member of Parliament Sharon Hay-Webster, was still in hospital after being beaten and robbed of money and his licensed firearm yesterday morning. Reports are that about 12:30...

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'Egg Head' shot dead

A MAN identified only as 'Egg Head', a suspect in the shooting death of racehorse trainer Donovan Bruce at Caymanas Park two Fridays ago, was killed in a shoot-out with police in Newlands, Portmore, St Catherine, yesterday. ...

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Terry Linen shaken up by accident

Singer Terry Linen, real name Kiplin Simpson, was involved in a motor-vehicle accident on Sunday in which one person died. Police say Linen, 33, was driving along the Cheapside main road in Junction, St Elizabeth, in a 2007 Toyota Tacoma ...

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Cabbie murdered at Portmore Mall

Commuters using the Portmore toll road last night experienced lengthy and unexpected delays after traffic was reduced to a crawl near the Portmore Mall.

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Accused claims self-defence

A woman's bail was extended in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday after she explained that she injured the complainant in self-defence.

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Japanese changes plea

Takuya Nakamura, a Japanese who pleaded not guilty to assault at common law, changed his plea and will be sentenced today in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court.

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Inspectorate gets new toll-free line

The Inspectorate of the Jamaica Constabulary Force now has its own toll-free line. The line, 1-888-429-5523, was installed last weekend to allow citizens who have been turned away or have other problems ...

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