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DEMON ATTACK AT SCHOOL? - Students say evil spirit, principal says it was the holy ghost
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...
Jamaica Star | 07-Feb-2012 23:44

PRICEY BLEACHING CREAM STOLEN - Suspect to appear in court today
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...
Jamaica Star | 07-Feb-2012 23:29

Cops hunt for prison escapee
The police are on the hunt for a prisoner who escaped from the Porus Police Station lock-up in Manchester on Sunday afternoon.
Jamaica Star | 07-Feb-2012 23:14

Probe launched into drowning teens' incident
An investigation has been launched into the drowning of two teenagers from the St Andrew College last week...
Jamaica Star | 07-Feb-2012 22:59

Body found in house foundation
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.....
Jamaica Star | 07-Feb-2012 22:44

Trinidad principal puts students' heads in toilet
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.
Jamaica Star | 07-Feb-2012 22:29

Man sentenced for damaging tv
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.
Jamaica Star | 07-Feb-2012 22:14

Body of vendor identified
The police have released the identity of the vendor who was shot and killed yesterday morning in Portia Simpson Miller Square in Kingston.
Jamaica Star | 07-Feb-2012 21:59

Alleged kidnapper beater gets bail
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.
Jamaica Star | 07-Feb-2012 21:44

Trustee on fraud rap remanded
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.
Jamaica Star | 07-Feb-2012 21:29

Deadlines Approaching for URISA Abstract Submissions

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

Topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 21:25

Police investigate wounding of student
The Spanish Town police have started an investigation in the wounding of a fourth former by another student three days ago....
Jamaica Star | 07-Feb-2012 21:14

DEMON ATTACK AT SCHOOL - Students say evil spirit, principal says it was the holy ghost
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 ...
Jamaican Times | 07-Feb-2012 20:56

PRICEY BLEACHING CREAM STOLEN - Suspect to appear in court today
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 ...
Jamaican Times | 07-Feb-2012 20:56

Trinidad principal puts students' heads in toilet
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 ...
Jamaican Times | 07-Feb-2012 20:56

Body found in house foundation
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 ...
Jamaican Times | 07-Feb-2012 20:56

Man sentenced for damaging tv
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 ...
Jamaican Times | 07-Feb-2012 20:56

Trustee on fraud rap remanded
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 ...
Jamaican Times | 07-Feb-2012 20:56

Alleged kidnapper beater gets bail
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 ...
Jamaican Times | 07-Feb-2012 20:56

Police investigate wounding of student
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 ...
Jamaican Times | 07-Feb-2012 20:56

Oregon, Asia, Jamaica and Portland Foodies
OregonTravelDaily.com , much is ado about traveling around the world and in Oregon, with some items of particular interest to foodies in the Portland ...
Jamaican Times | 07-Feb-2012 20:46

Prince Harry to visit Jamaica
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 ...
Jamaican Times | 07-Feb-2012 20:06

Read Our View: Elizabeth II has grown up with Canada

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

Topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 17:21

Sinclair Lowers 17-Year Mark - Y Speedos Top Karl Dalhouse Meet
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 ...
Jamaican Times | 07-Feb-2012 16:04

'We Defended Well' - Portmore's Lewis Notes Key Factor In KO Crown
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 ...
Jamaican Times | 07-Feb-2012 16:04

March 3, 1922-February 3, 2012
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Jamaican Times | 07-Feb-2012 15:47

All clear for JDIP audit
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 ...
Jamaican Times | 07-Feb-2012 15:47

More males falling victim to human trafficking
Orane Bailey (right), policy director, Border Security and Control Unit, Ministry of National Security, speaks with Chissey Mueller (left), project manager, Counter Trafficking, International ...
Jamaican Times | 07-Feb-2012 15:47

Danville to face court on Feb 21
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 ...
Jamaican Times | 07-Feb-2012 15:47

'Livity' to launch defence as Crown's case closes
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 ...
Jamaican Times | 07-Feb-2012 15:47

Former Gleaner company secretary dies
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 ...
Jamaican Times | 07-Feb-2012 15:47

Ben Cockayne looking for clean slate after dismissal from team
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.
Jamaican Times | 07-Feb-2012 15:30

Schools to celebrate 'Jamaica Day' Feb 17
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 ...
Jamaican Times | 07-Feb-2012 15:06

Sean Kingston's Coast Guard rescuer to be honored today
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 ...
Jamaican Times | 07-Feb-2012 14:49

Yoga confab may remain permanently in Jamaica

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.

Topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 12:06

Massive Marley party in Emancipation Park

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.

Topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 12:06

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

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.

Topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 12:06

Stolen laptop found in a snap
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 ...
Jamaican Times | 07-Feb-2012 10:09

Caribbean Community Praises International Kick Off

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.

Topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 09:56

Schools to celebrate Jamaica Day February 17
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 ...
Jamaican Times | 07-Feb-2012 06:12

Deep trouble
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...
Jamaica Gleaner | 07-Feb-2012 05:45

Guyanese set for Mission Catwalk

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

Topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 05:42

An inspirational life - Mayer Matalon: March 3, 1922-February 3, 2012
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....
Jamaica Gleaner | 07-Feb-2012 05:30

All clear for JDIP audit
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...
Jamaica Gleaner | 07-Feb-2012 05:15

More males falling victim to human trafficking
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...
Jamaica Gleaner | 07-Feb-2012 05:00

Danville to face court on Feb 21
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 Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court on February...
Jamaica Gleaner | 07-Feb-2012 04:45