July 23, 2010
Star News

Police say after years of 'practise'... DOCTOR WAS A FAKE
“The Kingston east police are to lay charges against a 'fake' doctor who has allegedly been operating in the Mountain View area for a number of years. THE WEEKEND STAR learnt that the man is expected to be charged by detectives.... read more
Jamaican bisexuals create Facebook group - Designed to create awarness of persecution they face

Bisexuals living in Jamaica and those of Jamaican heritage living overseas, have taken their cause to the popular social networking site, Facebook. Designed to create awareness of the persecution they face...

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Residents urged to look out for displaced criminals

Despite boasting a low crime rate, which is probably the lowest islandwide, the police in Portland are cautioning residents to be on the lookout for displaced criminals.

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Golding's attempt to sue ABC network hits a wall

The attempt by Prime Minister Bruce Golding to sue United States network ABC for having referred to him as 'a known criminal affiliate' of Christopher 'Dudus' Coke has hit a major snag.

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Con woman goes to trial

A woman accused of conning another woman out of US$150 (J$12,900) by pretending that she could get her a job overseas, but failed to do so, is to go on trial in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court...

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32 students to conclude bachelor programme overseas

Thirty-two students from the Western Hospitality Institute (WHI), in Montego Bay, St James, are in Canada for approximately one month, to conclude their three-year bachelor of science degree...

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Tivoli Gardens curfew remains until saturday

A curfew was last night imposed in Tivoli Gardens and Denham Town, in west Kingston. A release from the Jamaica Constabulary Force said the curfew, which began 6 p.m., will remain until 6 p.m. on saturday.

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Man sentenced for breaches of the Road Traffic Act

Trevor Miller opened his mouth and looked to the sky when he was given a 10-day sentence for breaches of the Road Traffic Act when he appeared in the Spanish Town Resident Magistrate's Court on Tuesday....

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FORMER TOP COP FIGHTS AT STATION?

A former senior cop could be in trouble with the law, after it is alleged that he assaulted and wounded a police officer at the Cross Roads Police Station yesterday.

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Teens extort parking lot customers

Teenagers posing as sellers have been extorting money from frequent users of a lot located at the intersections of West and Barry streets in downtown Kingston.

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Man overwhelmed with joy punches complainant in eye?

A man who was brought before the court for punching another man in the eye, told the court that he was overwhelmed with joy at the fact that his team won the World Cup and did not know what came.

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26-y-o fruit vendor missing

Twenty-six-year-old fruit vendor, Ricardo Huggins, also known as 'Piepie', has been missing from his home at Tavares Gardens, Kingston 11 since Monday, July 19.

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Businesswoman, bar operator convicted in murder case

A seven-member jury deliberated yesterday for more than three hours before convicting May Pen residents, businesswoman Althea Morgan-Carr, 34, bar operator Stephen Smith, 34, of conspiracy to murder Inspector Lorraine Elleston....

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Stinger gang leader killed in shoot-out

The leader of the feared Stinger gang, Ricardo 'Government' Wynter was fatally shot yesterday after he reportedly challenged the police in a shoot-out.

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Man denies assaulting woman with board

A man accused of using a piece of board to hit a woman across the shoulder, denied the allegations when the case was mentioned in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday.

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Death visits mother again

Four months after she finally got to bury her 13-year-old daughter, Monica Morgan is grieving the loss of another.

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Be business savvy - Johnson

High Commissioner to London, Anthony Johnson, is urging United Kingdom (UK)-based Jamaicans to get more involved in operating their own businesses.

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Shortcomings of 'new media' outlets

Executive Director of the Broadcasting Commission, Cordell Green, has emphasised the important role traditional media plays in the timely dissemination of accurate and credible information, citing shortcomings...

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Emancipation Day to be observed on August 2

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has confirmed that Emancipation Day, which is normally celebrated on August 1, will be observed on Monday, August 2, this year.

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Jamaicans in Atlanta plan Independence celebration

The Jamaican community in Atlanta will mark Jamaica's 48th anniversary of Independence this year, with a week-long series of activities.

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