July 27, 2012
Star News


WOMAN ATTACKS, BEATS POLICE OFFICERS
“ An irate woman who assaulted two high-ranking policemen is to appear in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court soon on multiple charges..... read more
EXECUTED - Rumours connect death to broken love affair

A popular wholesale operator of Chinese descent was gunned down shortly after 8:30 p.m. last night outside the home of her lover while she waited for him, THE WEEKEND STAR learnt....

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Taxicab crashes after hitting embankment

Scenes during an accident on Marcus Garvey Drive on Wednesday night. Two persons were injured in the crash and carried to hospital by police personnell. Their conditions are unknown. - Anthony Minott

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Jamaican immigrant sentenced for murder

A Jamaican immigrant to Canada who was convicted of attempted murder was sentenced to 10 years in prison yesterday....

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Pit latrines to be replaced in 26 schools

Some $182 million has been allocated for the construction of water-bound sanitary facilities in some 26 schools across the island.

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Cop suspended from driving

The police officer implicated in Monday's motor vehicle accident in Waterhouse, St Andrew, in which two women were hit, has been suspended from driving...

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No mining in Cockpit Country - Pickersgill

Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change Minister, Robert Picker-sgill, said the Ministry is working to ensure the Cockpit Country is protected, especially from mining activities.

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Woman allegedly held for drug to be charged

A woman who was allegedly held by the police in connection with the seizure of 11.9 kilograms (26lb) of cocaine on Wednesday is expected to be charged by early next week....

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JBDC to showcase Jamaican products in Birmingham

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) will showcase 61 entities and brands under its Things Jamaican umbrella in Birmingham, 'Jamaica in the square', and in London at the O2 arena...

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Shamella Reynolds listed as person of interest

Twenty-one-year-old Shamella Reynolds of Walkers Hill in Red Hills, St Andrew, has been listed as a person of interest by detectives at the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child..

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Chicken price to increase

The price of chicken is heading for an increase in the coming weeks says the Jamaica Broilers...

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Labourer sentenced for manslaughter

Theodore West of McCooks Pen, St Catherine, was sentenced to seven years hard labour for manslaughter in the Home Circuit Court yesterday.

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New multi-purpose centre to be built in Clarendon

The 15 communities along the Hayes corridor in Clarendon are soon to boast a new state-of-the-art multi-purpose centre. This, as plans by Jamalco and the Alcoa Foundation to upgrade the Wembley...

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