GUN WAR! - Three shot, one killed in fight for high-powered weapons
A wicked gun war has erupted between men from Hunts Bay Lane and Majesty 'Back To' Gardens, St. Andrew, over two high-powered weapons. The guns, residents of both communities tell THE STAR, were apparently taken from men from Majesty Gardens...
Canadians on drug charge denied bail
WESTERN BUREAU: Three Canadians who were held with more than 77 kilograms of hashish were denied bail when they appeared before the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on Monday. Forty-seven-year-old Lennox Rodriguez...
Inter-School Brigade launches camp for challenged students
St Catherine: The Inter-school Brigade of St Catherine officially launched its 6th one week camping at the Bog Walk High School where 187 challenged students is to under-go training. The training which is facilitated by the St Catherine North and South...
Hypertension on the increase in St Thomas
St Thomas: Hypertension is on the increase in St. Thomas, and more so in the White Horses community. This is the finding of a medical team from the United States of America, which is on its seventh trip to Jamaica.
Lions Club treats elderly and indigent
Spanish Town: More than 300 elderly and indigent were treated at the North St. Catherine Lions Club annual indigent treat in Linstead on Sunday. The Star visited the location and saw residents from Riversdale, Bog Walk, Linstead...
Neville Willoughby Is Dead
Veteran radio broadcast journalist Neville
Willoughby died in hospital this morning
after sustaining injuries in a traffic accident
last night.