December 31, 2009
Star News


KIDS BRUTALLY BEAT THE HOMELESS
“Homeless people in downtown Kingston and Montego Bay, St James, are being brutally attacked by kids. Checks by THE WEEKEND STAR revealed that at least seven homeless persons, three in Kingston and four in Montego Bay.... read more
Wanted man held at Sting

The St Catherine South police have laid murder charges on a wanted man who was held at the sting stage Show on December 27. His name has been withheld by the police, who say he was wanted for the murder of two people....

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Farmer blames trafficking on drought

A farmer who pleaded guilty to trying to export 3lb (1.36kg) of marijuana told the court that he was forced to do it because of the drought that had ravaged the island for the better part of the year.

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HOOKER INVASION DIVIDES TOWN

Residents of Old Harbour, St Catherine, are divided over the influx of prostitutes who have taken over the busy town. While some residents believe the ladies of the night are bad for the community...

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Mother charged with encouraging carnal abuse

A mother accused of turning a blind eye to the fact that her son brought a 13-year-old girl into their home to live with him is now in trouble with the law.

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Salt Spring runs blood red

Western Bureau: A woman was killed, six houses torched and an entire community left traumatised as gunmen wreaked havoc in Salt Spring, St James, yesterday morning. Cecelia Coke, 38, a resident, was shot more than 30 times...

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Man steals bottles of rum to finance eye treatment

WESTERN BUREAU: A man who stole two bottles of rum, which he said he planned to sell to finance treatment for his eyes, was remanded in custody when he appeared before the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on Tuesday.

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Cop on incest charge

A policeman from the St Catherine South Division has been detained for the alleged sexual assault of a close relative.

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Missing woman's body found in Kingston Harbour

The body of a woman, who was reported missing was found floating in the Kingston Harbour on Tuesday afternoon. It has been identified as that of 37-year-old dressmaker Beverley Hemans of Blue Hole district...

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Second autopsy for Tee-Marie

A second autopsy conducted on the body of Tee-Marie Bennett, who was reportedly washed away by flood waters in St Mary last week, has come back inconclusive.

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Cocaine in underwear lands woman time

A woman who pleaded guilty to trying to smuggle 3.5lb (1.59kg) of cocaine to Canada in her underwear and brassiere was sentenced to two years' imprisonment at hard labour when she appeared in the Corporate Area...

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Ex-constable among three found guilty of robberies

A former police constable is among three men who have found guilty in connection with a series of robberies of returning residents. Those convicted of several counts of robbery with aggravation and illegal possession ...

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