August 24, 2012
Star News


Lotto scammers target Jamaicans
“Allegations have arisen suggesting that lotto scammers are now targeting local persons in an attempt to continue their illegal practice, following the crackdown of the police on their overseas operations.... . read more
Body of infant found in river

Relatives of an infant that went missing on Tuesday realised their worst fear when the body was found floating in the Rio Cobre yesterday....

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Funeral for Jamaican born American cop announced

Funeral arrangements for a Jamaican born American police officer who was killed in a high-speed chase on Monday have been announced according to a report published on wjla.com...

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Farmer reported missing

Twenty-four-year-old Glenford Graham, farmer, of Providence district, Lluidas Vale, St Catherine, has been missing since Thursday, August 16...

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Sergeant has federation's support

The Police Federation has expressed support for the sergeant Jubert Llewellyn who is at the centre of the alleged bribery case involving the three high-profile figures....

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MET Service warns of storm threat

Tropical Storm Isaac has now entered the Caribbean Sea and is posing a threat to marine interests throughout the region, the Meteorological Service of Jamaica said yesterday.

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Discussions for investment in cocoa industry under way

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Roger Clarke has said discussions are under way with chocolatier, Charbonnel et Walker Limited, to invest in a local company, which will lead to an expansion of the cocoa industry...

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Mediation for car crash

WESTERN BUREAU: Andrew Black and Tajaughn Campbell, who appeared in the Montego Bay RM Court on Wednesday, were ordered to go to mediation for an incident in which Black reportedly damaged the windows...

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Tertiary institutions urged to place greater focus on research

Education Minister Rev Ronald Thwaites is urging the nation's tertiary institutions to engage in greater and more focused research that will redound to the nation's benefit...

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Teachings of Garveyism will foster social transformation

Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education Grace McLean says the incorporation of the teachings of Garveyism in the new civics programme for schools will foster self-affirmation and social transformation...

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17-y-o Shanell Miles missing

An Ananda Alert has been activated for 17-year-old Shanell Miles, of Rock Hall district, St Andrew, who has been missing since Thursday morning.

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Tawes Pen curfew remains in effect

A curfew imposed in sections of Tawes Pen will remain in effect until 6 p.m. today....

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