Man flees bar bill
Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth: A 38-year-old man who went to a bar and drank up a huge bill then took a taxi to another town to avoid paying was fined when he appeared in the Santa Cruz Resident Magistrate's Court recently.
Onandi Lowe held with ganja
Footballer Onandi Lowe was charged yesterday by the Spanish Town police with possession of and dealing in marijuana after several wraps of the illegal drug were found in his possession.
Bascom X on gun charges
Entertainer Bascom X was among three persons taken into custody on gun related charges after a wanted man being sought by the police was found at his house in Hellshire, St. Catherine, on Saturday.
Where is Vernal?
Seventy-four-year-old Vernal Grant was reportedly admitted into the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) for surgery on November 10. However, Mr. Grant has seemingly vanished after he was reportedly released from the hospital on November 18.
No shoddy work! - Spanish Town mayor promises to take tough stance
Mayor of Spanish Town, Dr. Andrew Wheatley, has promised to take a tough stance against shoddy work and poor service delivery to residents of St. Catherine. "We will no longer be accepting shoddy service for our parishioners....
A new beginning in Spanish Town?
Several persons turned out at the De la Vega City Community Centre in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on Thursday night to attend the Restoration Begins Here religious meeting for peace. THE STAR visited the location, at around 8:30 p.m....
Wash your hands properly!
Dr. Sonya Copeland, acting director of Disease Prevention and Control in the Ministry of Health and Environment, said persons should use correct hand washing techinques as this will reduce diseases.
Two killed in traffic accidents
Two persons were killed in separate traffic accidents between Saturday and Sunday. The first accident occurred along the Haughton Court main road in Lucea, Hanover, on Sunday morning and claimed the life of Michael William...
Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) warns Christmas toy shoppers
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is warning shoppers to be vigilant when purchasing toys, especially with recent recalls of several Chinese-made products. Speaking with JIS News, communication specialist at the CAC...