August 9, 2012
Star News


Olympic euphoria in Half-Way Tree
“The Olympic euphoria in Half-Way Tree, St Andrew, yesterday afternoon, was electrifying, and THE STAR was on hand to capture the happenings, sights, and scenes all around..... read more
Pre-race predictions and reactions

While in Half-Way Tree, THE STAR decided to get a few pre-race predictions and reactions from persons who had gathered to watch the Olympics via the large screens....

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In-Home HIV Test kit approved

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States has approved the In-Home HIV Test kit called OraQuick....

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Kartel's 'sister' in fraud battle

A 36-year-old woman who the police say tricked popular producer Cordell 'Skatta' Burrell that she is the sister of embattled deejay Vybz Kartel and collected over $100,000 was recently arrested...

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Cops stop prisoner from hanging himself

The police at the Spanish Town Resident Magistrate's (RM) Court had to move swiftly yesterday in order to stop a prisoner from hanging himself....

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Accused charged with murdering girlfriend

The 17-year-old boy accused of stabbing and killing his 30-year-old girlfriend in Manchester on Tuesday has been charged with murder....

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Confiscated vehicle returned to Mayor Troupe

A private motor vehicle belonging to embattled Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Michael Troupe, which was confiscated by security forces after a raid on his home last month, has been returned, THE STAR understands....

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National dish ranked second in the world

Ackee and salt fish, Jamaica's national dish, is ranked second on the National Geographic top10 list of favourite and national dishes in the world....

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Changes to be made to GSAT next year

Minister of Education, Rev Ronald Thwaites, has said that there will be changes to the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) come next year.

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Woman in custody for assault

A woman who the police said was being sought for wounding found herself in more trouble after she reportedly launched another attack on Monday....

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JN Money transfer sweetens Jamaica 50 for 50 customers

The colours of the Jamaican flag - black, green and gold - have been used to decorate public and private buildings and sundry landscapes across the island; and the jubilance oozing from citizens, as they go about their business or attend events...

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Missing at sea - Residents worried about lost fisherman

An air of gloom now hangs over Old Harbour Bay, St Catherine, after a fisherman has gone missing at sea....

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