August 7, 2012
Star News


Fans attack Asafa on Facebook Athlete says he has no control over destiny
“Former 100m record holder Asafa Powell, who has ended his track season early due to an aggravated groin injury received during the 100m finals at the Olympics in London, has been receiving tongue lashings .... read more
Man gunned down on Independence Day

Jamaica 50th Independence Day was short-lived for one Kingston man after he was gunned down as he sat with friends at a bar yesterday afternoon....

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Accused woman pleads guilty

An unemployed woman who has been accused of stealing a quantity of clothing valued at $6,000 pleaded guilty and is to return to the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court today for sentencing....

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Residents want probe into death of mechanic

Residents of Alma district in Westmoreland are appealing to the Police High Command and INDECOM to launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of a man by the police...

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Three Guyanese nationals facing drug charges

Three Guyanese Nationals charged jointly with four Jamaicans for breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act will appear in the Black River Resident Magistrate's Court today to answer to the charges....

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Sections of the island still without power

Sections of the island remain without electricity up to press time last night as the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) continued efforts to restore power following a nationwide blackout on Sunday...

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COPS CHARGE PROMOTER

Hans Mullings, the promoter of Miami J'ouvert, one of the parties that was held during the Independence weekend, in Negril, is to appear in the Savanna-la-Mar Resident Magistrate's Court today...

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Bus driver held for sexual assault

A bus driver has been slapped with sexual assault charges and remains in police custody after it was brought to the attention of the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA)...

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Jamaican to be deported from Guyana

A Jamaican is to be deported from Guyana following his arrest in that country recently.

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