Jamaica news

DEMON ATTACK AT SCHOOL? - Students say evil spirit, principal says it was the holy ghost

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:44:01 GMT

The principal of a high school in rural St Andrew claims that it wasn't demons that attacked a group of students there last week but instead they 'got in spirit'. In an incident at the school close to midday last Thursday...

PRICEY BLEACHING CREAM STOLEN - Suspect to appear in court today

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:29:01 GMT

A man who is accused of escaping from a store with an expensive bleaching cream last month was apprehended by cops on St Georges Street, Savanna-la-Mar last Wednesday. THE STAR understands that the cream which goes...

Cops hunt for prison escapee

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:14:01 GMT

The police are on the hunt for a prisoner who escaped from the Porus Police Station lock-up in Manchester on Sunday afternoon.

Probe launched into drowning teens' incident

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:59:01 GMT

An investigation has been launched into the drowning of two teenagers from the St Andrew College last week...

Body found in house foundation

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:44:01 GMT

An on-the-spot post-mortem has revealed that asphyxia may have caused the death of a woman whose body was dug up from a house in Portmore, St Catherine, yesterday.....

Trinidad principal puts students' heads in toilet

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:29:01 GMT

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP): Police say a primary school principal in Trinidad has been charged with cruelty for allegedly pushing the heads of two boys into a toilet and flushing.

Man sentenced for damaging tv

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:14:01 GMT

Three months' imprisonment suspended for two years was the sentence handed down in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday to a man who has been diagnosed with a drug-induced psychosis.

Body of vendor identified

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:59:01 GMT

The police have released the identity of the vendor who was shot and killed yesterday morning in Portia Simpson Miller Square in Kingston.

Alleged kidnapper beater gets bail

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:44:01 GMT

A man who is accused of beating an alleged kidnapper in his head with a hammer was granted $500,000 bail in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court on Friday.

Trustee on fraud rap remanded

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:29:01 GMT

A man who is accused of misusing funds entrusted to him to purchase two motor vehicles for two complainants is expected to make restitution in the sum of $2.7 million by February 20.

Deadlines Approaching for URISA Abstract Submissions

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:25:54 GMT

Submit abstracts for 2012 URISA conferences and share your ideas, research and success stories with your peers.

Police investigate wounding of student

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:14:01 GMT

The Spanish Town police have started an investigation in the wounding of a fourth former by another student three days ago....

DEMON ATTACK AT SCHOOL - Students say evil spirit, principal says it was the holy ghost

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:56:53 GMT

STAR Writer The principal of a high school in rural St Andrew claims that it wasn't demons that attacked a group of students there last week but instead they 'got in spirit'. In an ...

PRICEY BLEACHING CREAM STOLEN - Suspect to appear in court today

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:56:52 GMT

Star Writer A man who is accused of escaping from a store with an expensive bleaching cream last month was apprehended by cops on St Georges Street, Savanna-la-Mar last Wednesday. THE STAR ...

Trinidad principal puts students' heads in toilet

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:56:50 GMT

Police say a primary school principal in Trinidad has been charged with cruelty for allegedly pushing the heads of two boys into a toilet and ...

Body found in house foundation

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:56:50 GMT

An on-the-spot post-mortem has revealed that asphyxia may have caused the death of a woman whose body was dug up from a house in Portmore, St Catherine, yesterday. The body of Stacey-Ann ...

Man sentenced for damaging tv

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:56:49 GMT

Three months' imprisonment suspended for two years was the sentence handed down in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday to a man who has been diagnosed with a ...

Trustee on fraud rap remanded

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:56:48 GMT

The defendant, Carl Henry, who is charged with fraudulent conversion was remanded until the said date in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday. The crown also advised the ...

Alleged kidnapper beater gets bail

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:56:48 GMT

A man who is accused of beating an alleged kidnapper in his head with a hammer was granted $500,000 bail in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court on ...

Police investigate wounding of student

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:56:47 GMT

The Spanish Town police have started an investigation in the wounding of a fourth former by another student three days ago. The Star was informed that the a report was made and action will be ...

Oregon, Asia, Jamaica and Portland Foodies

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:46:35 GMT

OregonTravelDaily.com , much is ado about traveling around the world and in Oregon, with some items of particular interest to foodies in the Portland ...

Prince Harry to visit Jamaica

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:06:47 GMT

PREPARATIONS are well underway for next month’s visit of Prince Harry, who will be in Jamaica March 5-8, representing Her Majesty as part of the international celebrations commemorating the ...

Read Our View: Elizabeth II has grown up with Canada

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:21:19 GMT

We've traded God Save the Queen for O Canada as our national anthem and our Constitution has evolved significantly.

Sinclair Lowers 17-Year Mark - Y Speedos Top Karl Dalhouse Meet

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:04:50 GMT

The Y Speedos Swim Club, with 961 points, were winners of last weekend's 17th staging of the Karl Dalhouse Swim Meet at the National Stadium pool complex.The three-day meet, which started on ...

'We Defended Well' - Portmore's Lewis Notes Key Factor In KO Crown

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:04:50 GMT

Minott/Freelance Photographer Calvin Lewis, coach of Portmore United, praised his team's defensive qualities and noted its significance in their latest title success."What we have been ...

March 3, 1922-February 3, 2012

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:47:52 GMT

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All clear for JDIP audit

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:47:50 GMT

PERMANENT SECRETARY in the Ministry of Transport and Works Audrey Sewell says the major hurdles in the process of carrying out a forensic audit of the US$400-million Jamaica Development ...

More males falling victim to human trafficking

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:47:49 GMT

Orane Bailey (right), policy director, Border Security and Control Unit, Ministry of National Security, speaks with Chissey Mueller (left), project manager, Counter Trafficking, International ...

Danville to face court on Feb 21

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:47:48 GMT

Former Commissioner of Customs Danville Walker, who is charged with failure to comply within the prescribed time with a request from the Office of the Contractor General (OCG), is to appear in the ...

'Livity' to launch defence as Crown's case closes

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:47:47 GMT

The Crown closed its case yesterday at the trial of Leighton 'Livity' Coke, brother of former Tivoli Gardens strongman Christopher 'Dudus' Coke. Livity, who has been in custody ...

Former Gleaner company secretary dies

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:47:46 GMT

Franklin Hawkins, a former company secretary at The Gleaner, passed away yesterday morning at age 87. He had been hospitalised since January 25."The immediate family knew he was suffering and ...

Ben Cockayne looking for clean slate after dismissal from team

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:30:17 GMT

Ben Cockayne has vowed to clean-up his act after his former team Hull Kingston Rovers released the 28-year-old full-back following his involvement in a police car chase.

Schools to celebrate 'Jamaica Day' Feb 17

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:06:49 GMT

It is an opportunity for schools to facilitate their students in understanding the accomplishments of the past 50 years that have propelled Jamaica to prominence in all disciplines of the world ...

Sean Kingston's Coast Guard rescuer to be honored today

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:49:20 GMT

MIAMI— A South Florida Coast Guard petty officer is being honored for his actions in rescuing singer Sean Kingston following a personal watercraft accident last year. The Coast Guard on ...

Yoga confab may remain permanently in Jamaica

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:06:55 GMT

Yoga instructor Sharon Feanny conducts an exercise class with musical accompaniment by Nyahbingi musicians during the Caribbean Yoga Conference, held at the Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay last Friday.

Massive Marley party in Emancipation Park

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:06:54 GMT

After sizing up the crowd at Emancipation Park, New Kingston, on Sunday night for Bob Marley's 67th birthday concert, Ibo Cooper made an appeal for the creation of a space where people can be accommodated to listen to music.

An inspirational life - Mayer Matalon: March 3, 1922-February 3, 2012

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:06:53 GMT

Mayer Michael Matalon's grandchildren carry the coffin containing his body after the service of thanksgiving at the Sha'are Shalom Synagogue on Duke Street in downtown Kingston yesterday.

Stolen laptop found in a snap

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:09:23 GMT

A shaken Jamaica Plain graduate student said a cutting-edge security software program called "Prey" turned him into a cybersleuth allowing him to rescue his stolen MacBook Air in a ...

Caribbean Community Praises International Kick Off

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:56:56 GMT

As Caribbean nationals around Washington prepare to celebrate their joint anniversaries, they joined the diaspora around the world in praise of the opening showcase, the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, held last Thursday through Saturday in Trelawney Jamaica.

Schools to celebrate Jamaica Day February 17

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:12:53 GMT

THE National Works Agency (NWA) is advising motorists to expect traffic delays along the Palisadoes Road as of Wednesday, February 8. This, as the NWA will close a section of the northbound lane ...

Deep trouble

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:45:00 GMT

Children's Advocate Diahann Gordon Harrison has commissioned an investigation through her office into the deaths of 15-year-old Shane Burke and 16-year-old Demel Osbourne, the St Andrew College students who drowned at the Shan Shay Beach last week in Portland...

Guyanese set for Mission Catwalk

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:42:05 GMT

The Mission Catwalk reality series has expanded its reach and returns to television for a second season with contestants from several Caribbean countries.

An inspirational life - Mayer Matalon: March 3, 1922-February 3, 2012

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:30:00 GMT

Mayer Michael Matalon's grandchildren carry the coffin containing his body after the service of thanksgiving at the Sha'are Shalom Synagogue on Duke Street in downtown Kingston yesterday....

All clear for JDIP audit

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:15:00 GMT

PERMANENT SECRETARY in the Ministry of Transport and Works Audrey Sewell says the major hurdles in the process of carrying out a forensic audit of the US$400-million Jamaica Development Infrastructure Programme...

More males falling victim to human trafficking

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Despite an increase in the number of persons rescued from human traffickers in Jamaica, reports are now suggesting that more males are becoming victims of the trade. This was revealed yesterday by Orane Bailey, policy director for the Border Security and Control Unit...

Danville to face court on Feb 21

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:45:00 GMT

Jamaica jazz festival, tourism's keynote event

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:20:54 GMT

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (Feb. 2, 2012)-Jamaica's new minister of tourism and entertainment, Dr. Wykeham McNeil, has singled out the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival as a keynote fixture on ...

Making Jamaica's creative industries an engine for growth

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:31:21 GMT

With unemployment in Jamaica over 12 per cent, a contraction of the economy and anaemic aggregate demand, Jamaica must now look to its strengths and advantages.

Students gain insight volunteering in Jamaica

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:52:36 GMT

Elizabeth Collyer, psychology/ pre-med junior, stand with children from the Jamaica Winter Camp program.

King Stitt dies at 72

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:04:23 GMT

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — King Stitt, a pioneer in rap reggae, died Tuesday in his Caribbean homeland of Jamaica. He was 72.

Rap reggae pioneer, King Stitt, dies at 72

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:49:42 GMT

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Rap-reggae pioneer King Stitt has died in Jamaica at age 72. Jamaican musicologist Bunny...

Jamaica Broilers buys 1,700 acres for future plans

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:32:47 GMT

Jamaica's largest poultry producer Jamaica Broilers, has purchased 1,700 acres of land in Spring Garden, St Catherine in order to facilitate a number of initiatives it has in the works.

3Q11 Jamaica Mobile Operator Forecast, 2011 - 2015: Jamaica to Have 3.9 Million Mobile ...

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:06:32 GMT

3Q11 Jamaica Mobile Operator Forecast, 2011 - 2015: Jamaica to have 3.9 million mobile subscriber connections in 2015 with LIME taking 17.2% market share " to their offering. Key ...

JMA/JEA/JAMPRO Expo Jamaica 2012

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:03:34 GMT

Brian Pengelley , president of the Jamaica Manufacturers' Association , shows Anthony Hylton , minister of industry investment and commerce, a Jamaican product.

Jamaica is open for business

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:43:09 GMT

Mark Linehan, chief executive officer of Digicel Jamaica, is selling the idea of Jamaica as an excellent place to do business, citing the performance of his company in its decade of operation.

JMA/JEA/JAMPRO Expo Jamaica 2012

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:30:00 GMT

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All set for Expo Jamaica 2012

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:09:05 GMT

Expo Jamaica 2012 was officially launched yesterday at a function held at the Wyndham Kingston Hotel. A joint initiative of the Jamaica Manufacturers' Association (JMA) and the Jamaica ...

... IDB rep unaware of concrete agreement

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:21:31 GMT

Ancile Brewster, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Jamaica country representative, yesterday said his organisation has been approached by the Government of Jamaica to help fuel its Jamaica ...

... IDB rep unaware of concrete agreement

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:21:31 GMT

Cuban health workers to help staff Jamaica clinics

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:06:26 GMT

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) -- Jamaica's government says that about 500 Cuban health workers will work on the island for the next two years to bolster understaffed clinics and ...

Jamaica: Cuban Health Workers To Help Staff Clinics

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:50:34 GMT

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Jamaica's government says that about 500 Cuban health workers will work on the island for the next two years to bolster understaffed...

Cuban Health Workers to Help Staff Jamaica Clinics

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:21:13 GMT

500 Cuban health workers to relieve understaffed hospitals in Jamaica

Boxing: Jamaica vs Cayman Islands this Saturday

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:46:31 GMT

The Jamaica Boxing Board of Control will stage a box-off between Jamaica and the Cayman Islands on Saturday at the Barbican Beach.

Police Increase Patrols After Attack Of Dog Walker Near Jamaica Pond

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:55:09 GMT

JAMAICA PLAIN (CBS) – A woman out for an early morning walk with her dog was attacked from behind in Jamaica Plain on Monday morning. The attack happened just after 5 a.m. near Jamaica Pond. ...

Hundreds to audition for JAMAICA Jazz and Blues Festival

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:29:59 GMT

Montego Bay, Jamaica: hundreds of talented musicians will audition for limited spots on The 2012 JAMAICA Jazz and Blues Festival's talent stage.

Nuevo Parlamento de Jamaica inicia sus funciones

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:32:46 GMT

KINGSTON, Jamaica (PL) - Tras las elecciones generales del pasado 29 de diciembre, el nuevo Parlamento de Jamaica comienza hoy sus labores con 63 integrantes por primera vez en la historia de esta ...

Jamaica as a Republic No problem, says Queen

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:51:12 GMT

~ Going republic will be costly ~ KINGSTON, Jamaica - Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller's announcement that Jamaica will replace the British Monarch and implement a republican system of ...

VIDEO: Jamaica 'to drop Queen for President'

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:19:08 GMT

Jamaica's new prime minister says she wants to remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state.

Jamaica: PM names cabinet

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:28:23 GMT

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller Friday named a 19-member Cabinet less than 24 hours after she took the oath as the seventh head of government in Jamaica.

Harry Jamaica trip gets political

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:49:15 GMT

Harry visit gets political as Jamaica hints at republic

Simpson Miller Sworn In as Jamaica's Prime Minister

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:45:11 GMT

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Simpson Miller sworn in as Jamaica PM

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:06:16 GMT

Jamaica's Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller, center, smiles after being sworn in by Governor General Patrick Allen, right, at King's House in Kingston, Jamaica, Thursday Jan. 5, 2012. ...

Simpson Miller sworn in as Jamaica PM

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:06:16 GMT

Jamaica's Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller, center, smiles after being sworn in by Governor General Patrick Allen, right, at King's House in Kingston, Jamaica, Thursday Jan. 5, 2012. ...

Simpson Miller Sworn in 2nd Time as Jamaica PM

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:52:42 GMT

Portia Simpson Miller sworn in 2nd time as Jamaica's prime minister

Turner owes 'Tropic' to Jamaica

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:45:00 GMT

Don't call Kreesha Turner baby anymore.

Jamaica's opposition party wins landslide

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:15:52 GMT

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica's opposition capitalized on discontent over the economy to return to power Thursday, as voters gave the country's first female leader a second ...

Job of Jamaica's youngest prime minister ever is up for grabs

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:18:51 GMT

Electoral workers review voter lists outside a polling station during parliamentary elections in Kingston, Jamaica, Thursday. Jamaica is holding 63 parliamentary races where Prime Minister Andrew ...

Job of Jamaica's youngest prime minister ever is up for grabs

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:18:51 GMT

Electoral workers review voter lists outside a polling station during parliamentary elections in Kingston, Jamaica, Thursday. Jamaica is holding 63 parliamentary races where Prime Minister Andrew ...

Jamaica's opposition easily wins vote

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:35:01 GMT

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) -- Opposition leader Portia Simpson Miller has officially led her party to a landslide victory in Jamaica's parliamentary ...

Official: Jamaica's Opposition Easily Wins Vote

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:45:45 GMT

Official tally gives Jamaica opposition a dominating 2-to-1 margin in Parliament

Election Pictorial

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:15:00 GMT

Here are scenes from election day activities in rural Jamaica yesterday.

Big victory in Jamaica vote even shocks winners

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:06:16 GMT

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- The emphatic drubbing of Jamaica's governing party in fiercely contested national elections even astonished the triumphant opposition side, the campaign manager for the ...

Big victory in Jamaica vote even shocks winners

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:25:58 GMT

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) -- The emphatic drubbing of Jamaica's governing party in fiercely contested national elections even astonished the triumphant opposition side, the campaign manager for ...

Jamaica's First Female Leader Given Second Chance To Govern The Island

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:24:10 GMT

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- The emphatic drubbing of Jamaica's governing party in fiercely contested national elections even astonished the triumphant opposition side, the campaign manager for...

Big Victory in Jamaica Vote Even Shocks Winners

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:21:23 GMT

Dominating victory in Jamaica elections even surprises winning opposition side

Jamaica's opposition party wins big in elections

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:25:11 GMT

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica's opposition capitalized on discontent over the economy to return to power Thursday, as voters gave the country's first female leader a second chance to ...

Jamaica's opposition party wins big in elections

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:25:11 GMT

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica's opposition capitalized on discontent over the economy to return to power Thursday, as voters gave the country's first female leader a second chance to ...

Jamaica's opposition wins resounding majority

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:26:07 GMT

Jamaica Jamaica's leading opposition People's National Party has won a landslide election, according to preliminary results, in a vote driven by concerns about crime, corruption and ...

Jamaica's opposition wins resounding majority

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:26:07 GMT

Jamaica Jamaica's leading opposition People's National Party has won a landslide election, according to preliminary results, in a vote driven by concerns about crime, corruption and ...