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The police in Westmoreland have arrested and charged 19-year-old Lashawn Warren, otherwise called 'Do-Do Man', after he allegedly fatally shot a man and injured three others in Grange Hill in the parish in February. He has...

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The two men who died in a vehicle crash near Bog Walk in Catherine have been identified, the St Catherine North police confirmed. They are Javon Smith, a 26-year-old labourer from West Prospect district in the parish and 35-year-old,...

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Fifty-eight-year-old Charles Malcolm, a labourer from Spanish Town in St Catherine, died today from injuries he sustained after being hit by a car in February. He died about 1:00 a.m. at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH). It...

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According to the police's latest crime statistics, Jamaica has recorded 223 as at March 16. A total of 31 murders were recorded last week between March 9 and 16, adding to the 192 a week prior. This represents 29 less killing when compared...

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The St Catherine police have arrested and charged 24-year-old Marqes Ellis, after investigations revealed he was involved in a fatal shooting in November of 2021. Ellis has been charged with murder, illegal possession of firearm and...

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As a St Catherine native, Marlon Morris has seen the strain that health service providers have experienced over the years. That prompted him to start giving back to these entities by using proceeds of his annual Marlon Pre-Ash Wednesday Fiesta....

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Man hospitalised for numerous penis rings A man in Thailand was rushed to hospital after squeezing himself into 11 penis rings. The unnamed 30-year-old male lost consciousness after suffering bruising and swelling and required admission to a...

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In recognition of Global Recycling Day today, and as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, Tru-Juice donated 600 drums to Recycling Partners of Jamaica (RPJ) to distribute to schools as part of its recycling initiative. Over 120...

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Lloyd D'Aguilar, chairman of the Peoples Anti-Corruption Movement, has called for a boycott from voters the next time Jamaicans are called to the polls. At a meeting held yesterday under the theme 'Change Must Come', several speakers expressed...

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Content Creator: TIFFANY PRYCE - STAR Writer

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A peek at any of Sherese Brown's social media pages, and her smile on each photo is captivating enough to uplift one's mood. But the crash survivor and wheelchair user said that behind her smile are frequent episodes of depression and thoughts...

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A St James woman who was on bail in a murder case was gunned down in front of her business place in Westmoreland late last week. She has been identified as Sudean Hylton. She was arrested and charged for the August 12, 2021, shooting death of...

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It's difficult to listen to Maxine Hyatt as she shares how her life has progressively worsened over the past year and not shed a tear. As she sat on a bed in her mother's house in Harbour View, St Andrew, she burst into tears as she saw the news...

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Content Creator: Simone Morgan-Lindo - STAR Writer

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A man who reportedly assaulted a cop during a football match was granted $200,000 bail when he appeared in the St Catherine Parish Court. Garfield Francis of Windsor Road, Spanish Town, is answering to the charge of assault occasioning bodily...

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Content Creator: Rasbert Turner - STAR Writer

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Rushelle Foster, the woman who was implicated in the death of 23-year-old national footballer, Tarania Clarke, was this afternoon sentenced to 6 years and 6 months for manslaughter. The 24-year-old convict who was initially tried for murder, was...

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Following reports of "extended delays to resolve the critical issues surrounding the compensation review", staff at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) have voted to withdraw their services beginning on Monday. The decision...

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The police in St Catherine have launched an investigation into the robbery of the Kentucky Fried Chicken located at the Angels Shopping Centre in St Catherine. It is reported that the incident, which occurred about 11:30...

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Scotiabank employees who are new parents are now eligible for more leave time to fully focus on their well-being and that of their newborns. This follows the annual observation of International Women's Day, which is dedicated globally to promoting...

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PATH benefits to be increased Persons enrolled in the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) can expect an increase in their benefits this year, details of which will be made available soon. This was disclosed by Permanent...

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A Corporate Area man assaulted his child's mother in the presence of the police after she failed to repay him monies he spent on Pampers. The allegations were shared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Thursday, where the accused man,...

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A St Catherine fisherman who allegedly attempted to wash away his dead brother's blood from a crime scene in Old Harbour, was on Thursday acquitted of attempting to pervert the course of justice. The police testified that on September 13, 2023,...

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Content Creator: Ruddy Mathison - STAR Writer

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The Financial Investigations Division (FID) secured a significant judgment in the Supreme Court on March 7, resulting in pecuniary penalty orders exceeding $5 million against three individuals implicated in lottery scamming. The penalties were...

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A St Catherine man who pleaded guilty to stealing a box lunch from a woman's car while she parked in Old Harbour is to be sentenced in April. John Douglas, 31, of Old Harbour, was charged with simple larceny but when he appeared before Parish...

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Content Creator: Rasbert Turner - STAR Writer

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A mother took her 18-year-old daughter to court for stealing a steel tin pan containing $600 worth of coins from her. The daughter, Kitara Manning, pleaded guilty to simple larceny in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Thursday. "The...

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Content Creator: Tiffany Taylor - STAR Writer

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On a daily basis, Sergeant Sherine Chambers commands the attention of motorists and pedestrians as she carries out her lawful duty to maintain public safety and apprehend criminals. Whether it's how neatly she dons her blue denim uniform, the...

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