T&T police on high alert after US Embassy warns Americans to avoid its facilities
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has tightened security across the country to protect citizens and government officials following a US Embassy alert urging Americans to steer clear of US facilities... ...
Read MoreSuriname’s parliament elects country’s first female president amid economic turmoil
PARAMARIBO, Suriname (AP) — Suriname's parliament Sunday elected physician Jennifer Geerlings-Simons as the troubled country's first female president. The South American country's National Assembly chooses the president by a... ...
Read MoreBahamas pauses recruitment of nurses from Cuba
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas government says it is pausing the recruitment of nurses from Cuba and will also cancel its existing contracts with a Cuban recruitment agency. Health and Wellness Minister, Dr Michael Darville, who paid a... ...
Read MoreBody of missing man in Antigua found in barrel
ST JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC – The police in Antigua say the body of a man discovered inside a barrel on a farm in the Bendals, a parish on the outskirts of the capital, on Sunday night, is that of Kerry Oliver, who had been reported missing... ...
Read MoreUN Security Council warned that Haiti is near a 'point of no return'
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – The United Nations special representative to Haiti, Maria Isabel Salvador, Monday warned that the French-speaking CARICOM country is facing the “point of no return” as gang violence escalates and the... ...
Read MoreUS Customs agents nab Canadian attempting to smuggle illegal Vincentian national
NEW YORK, CMC – The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency says officers at the Cannon Corners, Champlain border crossing in upstate New York have arrested a Canadian citizen for attempting to conceal an illegal Vincentian... ...
Read MoreSuriname seeking to curb high incidence of suicides
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – A campaign aimed at getting members of the Suriname population to talk openly about suicide has started amid concerns that the Dutch-speaking CARICOM country is among the top five countries with the most... ...
Read MoreJudge postpones hearing for suspects in Haitian president’s slaying who were hoping to be released
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Nineteen suspects accused in the July 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse arrived Monday at a courthouse as defence attorneys hoped they would be released, but a judge postponed... ...
Read MoreHaitian police arrest ex-lawmaker long accused of arming gangs to influence elections
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Police in Haiti have arrested a former legislator long accused of arming gangs in the country's central region and previously sanctioned by the US and Canada. Prophane Victor, an ex-member of Parliament who... ...
Read MoreFormer police commissioner among two people on bribery charges in US Virgin Islands
ST THOMAS, USVI, CMC – The former police commissioner of the United States Virgin Islands Police Department (USVIPD), Ray Martinez, and former director of the USVI Office of Management and Budget, Jenifer O'Neal, have been charged with... ...
Read MoreCARPHA urges region to enhance surveillance amid rise in respiratory illnesses
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is urging Caribbean countries to enhance surveillance amid reports of increases in respiratory illnesses including human metapneumovirus (HMPV). “... ...
Read MoreCXC says it is not at fault over exam delays in Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados-based Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has distanced itself from the disruptions in examination for Barbadian students this week, saying that the matter rests with the Ministry of Education in... ...
Read MoreBahamian prime minister announces VAT cut on all food items
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC - Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis has announced that the value-added tax rate on all food sold in food stores would be reduced from 10 per cent to five per cent. The surprising measure, he said, is designed to offer... ...
Read MorePolice officers in Trinidad on leave urged to report for duty amid SOE
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC - The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Wednesday issued a call for all police officers on vacation to report for duty as it commended members of the public for their cooperation as the country continues to be... ...
Read MoreDominican government to review minimum wage, reduce corporate taxes
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit on Wednesday said that the government will undertake a further review of the island's minimum wage and will also be moving towards reducing corporation taxes this... ...
Read MoreWanted member of ruling party in Suriname to be extradited to France
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC -Suriname says its request to Brazil to extradite politician Joel 'Bordo' Martinus, who is suspected of having committed serious criminal offences in Suriname, has been denied, but he will be extradited to... ...
Read MoreNearly six thousand people killed in gang violence in Haiti last year
GENEVA, CMC -The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, Tuesday reiterated a call for countries not to repatriate Haitians to their homeland as the UN Human Rights Office reported that at least 5,601 people were killed... ...
Read MoreGrenada earns more than $2 million in work permit fees
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC – The Grenada government earned more than $2 million from the issuance of work permits last year, Labour Commissioner, Sparkle Grenade Courtney, has said. She said while 890 permits were handed out to... ...
Read MoreStuart Young to replace Rowley as Trinidad’s prime minister
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Trinidad's Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley Monday said that he will be replaced by Energy and Energy Industries Minister, Stuart Young, as the country's leader. Rowley said that the caucus of legislators... ...
Read MoreHaitians fined for overstaying in Bahamas
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC -Bahamian Chief Magistrate Roberto Reckley has recommended that three Haitian nationals who overstayed their visitors' visa be repatriated to their homeland after either paying the fines or the jail sentences. The three... ...
Read MoreMiss Chin offers condolences to grieving couple
Although their relationship has been rocky, babymother of dancehall artiste KipRich, Miss Chin, is offering condolences to him and his current partner Kizzy Don on the death of their newborn daughter. Speaking with THE WEEKEND STAR, Miss Chin... ...
Read MoreWayne Armond to perform for charities - Mourns loss of Cat Coore and Sly Dunbar
Doing his part to raise funds for the Lions Club of Kingston's Sight Clinic, as well as to assist in the Hurricane Melissa recovery effort, Wayne Armond will be a special guest performer at this year's staging of 'Musical Delights' on February 8... ...
Read MorePastor advises KipRich, Kizzy Don to seek help
As he expressed condolences to dancehall artistes KipRich and Kizzy Don on the passing of their newborn, prominent clergyman Bishop Rohan Edwards said he is encouraging the couple to seek professional counselling. "KipRich and Kizzy must seek... ...
Read MoreMake-up artiste Bad Brat embraces music
After wowing fans with her extraordinary make-up artist skills, Bad Brat said she's ready to explore the full extension of her artistic creativity through music. "Making this transition feels empowering and natural for me," said the Guyanese... ...
Read MoreKipRich, Kizzy Don mourn loss of baby Miracle
Popular dancehall couple KipRich and Kizzy Don are mourning the passing of their two-week-old daughter, Miracle. The baby was born prematurely on January 16 while the couple was on a work trip in Colombia, South America. Miracle weighed just 1.5... ...
Read MoreReggae royalty for world tour
Jamaican music royals Beenie Man and Morgan Heritage are teaming up for an ambitious series of concerts dubbed 'The King and the Royals' world tour. The tour is set to kick off in the United Kingdom, with stops planned in Belgium, the Netherlands... ...
Read MoreWayne Wonder receives Grammy certificates
Wayne Wonder's long and influential journey in music received fresh recognition on January 22 when the dancehall star was awarded two Grammy certificates at the Grammy Certificate Ceremony held at the Island SPACE Caribbean Museum in Plantation,... ...
Read MoreI-Octane, Rhome Records score with ‘Money Prayer’
Burgeoning record label Rhome Records is basking in much success following the early success of its latest project, ' Money Prayer' by Billboard recording artiste I-Octane. Aimed at manifesting financial liberation through hard work and prayer,... ...
Read MoreProtoje, Chronixx lead stacked Lost In Time festival lineup
After weeks of speculation and anticipation, Lost In Time Festival has finally unveiled its full lineup, and reggae fans are already buzzing. Headlining the two-day cultural showcase are Protoje and Chronixx, two of the most influential voices... ...
Read MorePamputtae emphasises self-care after hospital stay
A week after being discharged from hospital, dancehall artiste Pamputtae is encouraging others to put serious focus on their health and well-being, emphasising that "the outcome can only be good". The entertainer, who has openly spoken about her... ...
Read MoreJessie J cancels Canada show due to weather
Jessie J cancelled a gig in Toronto, Canada on Sunday night after the venue was hit by a massive snow storm. The 37-year-old pop star had been due to perform at the Danforth Music Hall, but she admitted her journey to the venue "wasn't safe". So... ...
Read More‘One Sly Dunbar!’ - Producer General Lee remembers the legendary drummer
High Power Music producer, General Lee, is in a state of absolute shock at the passing early Monday morning of 73-year-old iconic drummer, Lowell Fillmore 'Sly' Dunbar, a man he refers to as his "big bredda". Sly reportedly died at his home.... ...
Read More‘Global’ pride for new queen Deidrian Downer’s parents
Today, Fitzroy Downer and his wife, Millicent, are two extremely proud and happy people. Their daughter, Deidrian, was crowned Miss Global Jamaica at the exciting coronation show held last Saturday at the Douglas Orane Auditorium, Wolmer's Boys... ...
Read MoreLegendary drummer Sly Dunbar has passed
Lowell Fillmore 'Sly' Dunbar, one half of the legendary Sly and Robbie duo and co-founder of the revolutionary Taxi Records label, died at his home early this morning. He was 73. His wife, Thelma Dunbar, confirmed the news to The STAR, revealing... ...
Read More‘Dubwise’ brought a moment in musical history
It was all about the music at last Friday's 'Dubwise: Many Rivers to Cross' event held on West Kings House Road in St Andrew. The event saw a huge turnout of music lovers and supporters of a worthy cause - proceeds went to Breds Foundation's... ...
Read More‘I will always be here for Jamaica’ - David Rodigan answers call to assist following Hurricane Melissa
In January 1979, a young white man from Oxford, England, journeyed to Jamaica as his fascination with its music was so magnetic that he was unable to resist its pull. Though he knew no one, he knew what he wanted, and that was to immerse himself... ...
Read MoreAkeen Fennell to share stage with stalwarts
Since he won the Digicel Rising Stars competition in 2024, singer Akeen Fennell has been on a musical tear, impressing audiences at live shows and events. He intends to keep the momentum going on Valentine's Day when he shares stage with two of... ...
Read MoreChurch members think I killed my fiancé’s wife
Dear Pastor, I am having a problem and I hope you can help me. I am 31 years old and I am planning to get married very soon. My fiance was married twice before. He divorced his first wife and his second wife died. My mother told me that I shouldn'... ...
Read MoreMy husband has a niece from hell
Dear Pastor, I am not doing very well, but I am not physically ill. My mind is not at ease due to some problems that I am facing. I am living with my husband, and one of his nieces is living here. This girl wants to ruin my life. Her mother... ...
Read MoreOlder boyfriend doesn’t want me to go abroad
Dear Pastor, I greet you in the name of the Lord. I have a problem that I would like to mention to you. I am a 19-year-old girl and I have a boyfriend. He is everything to me. I know that people who know him think that I am with him because he... ...
Read MoreCaught a man wearing my underwear
Dear Pastor, I am having a problem that I consider to be serious. I am living with my girlfriend in Kingston but I have a brother who lives in St James. His house was damaged, so every week I am down there assisting him to rebuild it. He has two... ...
Read MoreI can’t wait to have his baby
Dear Pastor, I am 21 years old and recently I got married. From I was a little girl I wanted to get married. I had many boyfriends, but most of them were just social friends. But when I turned 19, I started going out with a very respectable man.... ...
Read MoreDon’t fear the prostate exam
Dear Pastor, I am a 65-year-old married man and, in recent times, I have been facing some personal challenges. I urinate frequently and it is embarrassing. I can't travel any long distance without stopping to urinate. Recently, I had to go on a... ...
Read MoreGirlfriends say my tool is too small
Dear Pastor, I am 28 and I have two girlfriends. One is 20 and the other is 18. I have sex with them, but they have a major complaint - I am too small. I know that I am not too small and I have wondered how come they are complaining. I know I fit... ...
Read MoreMy babymother is too miserable
Dear Pastor, I am writing to you because I am faced with a problem. I am 37 years old and I have fathered three children. They are all doing well. One of them will be leaving me to join her mother in America. The mother of the other two lives in... ...
Read MoreStepbrother has his eyes on me
Dear Pastor, I am a 24-year-old girl, and I am living with my father. Recently, he married a woman who is much older than he is. My father and I have lived at his home since I was a child. One day my mother took me to my grandmother and told her... ...
Read MoreBoyfriend wants a side chick because I’m a virgin
Dear Pastor, I am 18 years old and my boyfriend is 20. We have been friends for the past six months, and he is constantly asking me to have sex with him. I keep telling him that I am afraid to have sex because I do not want to get pregnant. He... ...
Read MoreMy boyfriend always gambles away his money
Dear Pastor, I am a regular reader of your section in THE STAR newspaper. I was travelling in a plane and the passenger before me was reading the publication. I observed that she was tickled when reading your column, so I asked her to allow me to... ...
Read MoreLeaving my worthless spouse for good
Dear Pastor, I have been in a relationship with this man for nine and a half years, and I have finally decided to walk away after years of trying. I am independent, I own my own home, and I have a stable job. In 2018, I purchased a 2002 seven-... ...
Read MoreWe have secrets for our naughty brother
Dear Pastor, I am 17 years old and I am living at home with my parents, my two sisters and a brother. My sisters are older than I. We all share the same room but we have different beds. My brother has his own room and he is working. My eldest... ...
Read MoreI have found Mr Right
Dear Pastor, My husband and I have been married for five years. We try to do everything together. He works with the government and I work in the private sector. My husband gets home before me, so he cooks most evenings. But he does not eat until... ...
Read MoreMy wife does not like my niece
Dear Pastor, I am 40 and my wife is 29. My niece lost her mother and she does not know her father, so I took her to live with us. Right now, she is a great help to me. This girl has not done anything to my wife, but from the time she came to live... ...
Read MorePastor said relatives working obeah on me
Dear Pastor, Happy New Year to you. Do you think that everything a pastor testifies over someone's life during a fasting service is literally true? I attended a church fasting. I am a young person. I am the first one in my family to achieve... ...
Read MoreI can’t stand my meddling mother-in-law
Dear Pastor, My wife and I are recently married, and we are having problems. My wife is 24 years old, and I am 23. We are renting from my wife's parents. There is a two-bedroom on the main house that my wife's parents built, and they rented it to... ...
Read MoreMy wife cheated with my own brother
Dear Pastor, This is the second time I am writing to you. I don't know if you received my first letter, but things are getting worse between my wife and me. I find myself getting sick, and friends have told me that it is happening because I am... ...
Read MoreBaby for a house - My partner promises to buy me a place if I get pregnant
Dear Pastor, This is the first time I am writing to you, and I hope you can help me. I have one child by a man, but I do not love him. However, I love my child. When I got pregnant and told the man, he said I should get rid of it, but I refused.... ...
Read MoreMy pastor is a hypocrite - Church sent my dad to the backbench because I got pregnant
Dear Pastor, I am 24 years old. I got married when I was 20 because I became pregnant, and my parents said I should get married so that by the time the baby was born, people would not know I was pregnant before marriage. My parents took it upon... ...
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