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 MoreJ.Lo accused of cheating
Jennifer Lopez's first husband Ojani Noa has accused her of cheating during their marriage. The 56-year-old star claimed on The Howard Stern Show last week that her former partners were "just not capable" of loving her, but Noa launched a... ...
Read MoreGovana is face of new Guinness campaign
Dancehall powerhouse Govana has joined forces with Guinness as the face of its 'A Lovely Day for a Guinness' campaign, celebrating friendship, positivity, and authentic Jamaican togetherness. "This partnership marks a new chapter for both our... ...
Read MoreKalonji gets hero’s salute
Several icons of reggae and dancehall flocked to Sabina Park on Saturday night to pay tribute to musical legend Sizzla Kalonji, celebrating an impressive 30 years in the industry. Aptly themed Rise to the Occasion, the event brought some of the... ...
Read MoreNesbeth hails ‘great man’ Sizzla
Dancehall-reggae artiste Nesbeth has described Sizzla Kalonji as a "huge inspiration and role model" whose path he hopes to follow in achieving greatness. The My Dream hitmaker made the glowing tribute during an interview with THE STAR at the... ...
Read MoreMas Camp pulses with Recall energy
The Recall Throwback Music Festival took fans on a thrilling journey back to the unforgettable sounds of the '90s and 2000s. Over the weekend, Mas Camp was buzzing as partygoers vibed to classic hits spun by the legendary Badda Bling, Di Unit... ...
Read MoreSolid As A Rock - Sizzla celebrates three decades of reggae greatness
Reggae icon Sizzla Kalonji says he feels "honoured and privileged" by the overwhelming love and support shown to him as thousands turned out to celebrate his 30 years in music. The event, aptly titled Rise To The Occasion, brought together an... ...
Read MoreAceGawd concerned about Manchester
Despite a drop in murders compared to 2024, dancehall artiste AceGawd is not satisfied with the crime rate in his home parish of Manchester, and is imploring the violence producers to have a change of heart. "Mi wah di man dem and woman dem too... ...
Read MorePress Kay enters stage
Media personality Press Kay is stepping into the world of acting after landing her first film role in the upcoming movie, Redeemed. Produced by Jamaica-born, US-based Jacinth Headlam with co-producer Pastor Otis Manning, Redeemed is a faith-based... ...
Read MoreRise To The Occasion - Sizzla celebrates 30 years of roots and fire
When the gates of Sabina Park swing open this Sunday for Rise To The Occasion -- 30 Years of Sizzla Kalonji, Kingston won't just witness another concert; it will experience a powerful celebration of roots, people, and purpose. The reggae icon,... ...
Read MoreMavado a happy man - Warrant for deejay’s arrest dropped, reunites with son
Hugh Wildman, the attorney-at-law for dancehall star David 'Mavado' Brooks, says that his client is ecstatic that "there is no longer a cloud over his head with law enforcement issues in Jamaica". He also shared that Mavado will be performing in... ...
Read MoreTopmann drops ‘Never Broke Again’ single
Dancehall artiste Topmann has made a return to the music scene with his latest single, ' N.B.A (Never Broke Again)', produced by Donzlife Records, Island Weather Entertainment, and Lone Island Production. Officially released in September, the... ...
Read MoreExciting events for Kingston Pirates Week
Kingston is once again set to come alive with the sights, sounds, and spirit of adventure as Kingston Pirates Week 2025 sets sail from October 29 to November 2, bringing together a vibrant blend of entertainment, history, and community. The week... ...
Read MoreCUPS NYC heads to Kingston
One of New York's most celebrated Caribbean party brands is heading back to its roots. CUPS NYC, the ultra-white cooler experience that has thrilled reggae and dancehall lovers across the Tri-State area for the past decade, will mark its 10th... ...
Read MoreMUTE set for loud explosion Heroes Weekend
Heroes Weekend 2025 is about to explode with raw energy and street-style celebration as Ian 'Container Boss' Miles teams up with STR8 Vybz Rum to present MUTE - Lock e Business widout e SUIT. The event is set to light up the Fletcher's Land... ...
Read More‘Study the music’ - King Jammy shares secret to timeless hits
Legendary record producer King Jammy is urging Jamaica's new generation of hitmakers to study the music, understand the craft, and aim for longevity, not just a quick viral moment. The man behind the iconic Sleng Teng riddim, which turns 40 this... ...
Read MoreLegends slated for Clarendon show
Show promoter Donovan 'Conscious' Anderson, one of the founding members of well-known record label and production house, Kings of Kings, believes that it is time for a major stage show to be staged in Clarendon once again. That is why he has... ...
Read MoreEl Duvell heading out on US tour
Dancehall artiste El Duvell is ecstatic and preparing to take a major step in his career, embarking on his first official tour in the US next month. Getting ready to wow new audiences with his catchy lyrics over infectious beats, the tour is... ...
Read MoreFlava voices concerns about AI - Warns producers, artistes not to get complacent with software tool
Renowned producer Kemar 'Flava' McGregor is warning music creators not to make artificial intelligence (AI) their best friends in producing their final products. "AI is good and AI is bad. I use AI to produce but I still do all the work [because... ...
Read MoreI need a wedding ring
Dear Pastor, I am 40 years old and the mother of two girls - age 15 and 17 years old. I got these girls by two different men. I was 15 and a half when I had my first sexual experience. I lied to the man and told him I was 17. Fortunately for me,... ...
Read MoreI want love, but fear holds me back
Dear Pastor, I am a daily reader of your column. Sometimes I buy THE STAR from the vendor, fold it up and put it in my bag, but I only read it when I go home in the evening and relax. Sometimes I ask myself how you can find the time to answer... ...
Read MoreWife called the cops because I wanted sex
Dear Pastor, I am 51 years old and my wife is 35. My first wife divorced me three years ago. I am living in America. My two children turned against me after their mother and I separated. I got involved with this woman to whom I am now married.... ...
Read MoreGirlfriend called another man’s name during sex
Dear Pastor, I am 25 years old and I am having a relationship with a girl who is 23. She goes to evening classes because she did not do well in high school. I spend a lot of money on this girl, but she is never satisfied with what I give her. She... ...
Read MoreI lied to steal my best friend’s man
Dear Pastor, I have been married for three and a half years and I am suffering with my husband. I am paying for my bad deeds. I literally took away this man from my best friend. I told lies on her by telling this man that she was keeping another... ...
Read MoreCousin got me hooked on anal sex
Dear Pastor, I gave up my virginity when I was 17, but I have been masturbating since I was 15. My first sexual experience was with a female cousin with whom I spent a summer break with; she is my aunt's daughter. She is three years older than I... ...
Read MoreI moved from bartender to bachelor’s degree
Dear Pastor, In life, some stories are written not in comfort, but in courage; not in ease, but in endurance. Such is my remarkable journey. I will be graduating from the Bethlehem Moravian College through the Joint Board of Teacher Association/... ...
Read MoreConvinced my boyfriend is sleeping with his sister
Dear Pastor, I turned 19 a month ago and my boyfriend is in his 50s. Things used to be happy and cheerful between us until I went through his phone. I realised that not everything is sunshine and rainbows. Yes, there's an age difference, but I don'.. ...
Read MoreDidn’t know my husband had an outside child
Dear Pastor, I am 41 years old and my husband is 55. He has always been a girls' man. When my father found out that I loved this man, he told me that I should remember that he has many girls. I told my father that I was aware of that, but I loved... ...
Read MoreSide man exposing our secret relationship
Dear Pastor, How are you? I hope you are well. I am a doctor going through menopause. I am 53. I am married with three children. I am going through a difficult phase in my life. I cheated on my husband, and the side man is exposing me. I know I... ...
Read MoreMy sister wants to adopt my child
Dear Pastor, I am 31 and I have a few questions to ask you. I met my wife five years ago and we got married after going out for 18 months. I wasn't fully ready to be married, but we were in the church and everybody was pushing us to get married... ...
Read MoreI’m 18 but I couldn’t get it up
Dear Pastor, I am having a problem. I am 18 and I share room with my sister, but I have my own bed. My sister told me many times that when I am sleeping, she can see that I have an erection. I am a virgin, but recently I became friendly with a... ...
Read MoreBoyfriend trusts his mother more than me
Dear Pastor, I am 31 and I have been living with a man for two years. We do not have children together, but I have a five-year-old son who is living with his grandmother. When I met the man I am living with, I told him the truth. I believe I told... ...
Read MoreBabyfather’s mom kicked me out of the house
Dear Pastor, I am reaching out because lately I have been struggling deeply and even having thoughts of harming myself. I am a 37-year-old single mother of one child, and life has become overwhelming for me. At the end of October 2022, I was... ...
Read MoreMy stepfather cannot stand me
Dear Pastor, I am 16 years old and my stepfather is giving me a fight. He is married to my mother, but this man does not like me at all. I have been living here with them from I was eight years old. My aunt used to live with us. Both my mother... ...
Read MoreMy daughter insists she doesn’t want a man
Dear Pastor, When my brother wanted to get married and didn't know where to turn, I told him to call you and he did. You officiated at his wedding. You even helped him to get a marriage licence. My brother did not even have the money to pay you... ...
Read MoreMy aunt is treating me like a slave
Dear Pastor, I am 18 years old and I am living with my aunt and her husband, who is a nice man. He is helpful and kind. But my aunt wants me to do all the house chores, plus the cooking and the washing. She had a washing machine but it broke down... ...
Read MoreGot my friend’s wife pregnant
Dear Pastor, I am 42 and I am married to an American woman, but the marriage had been rocky for nearly two years. She curses me like a dog, but is always demanding more money than what I can afford. Three months ago, she told me that she wanted... ...
Read MoreI gave him full service - ... but he did not propose to me
Dear Pastor, I am 29 years old and I live in Jamaica. I have been corresponding with a man from New York, who was introduced to me by my relatives living there. Recently, he came to Jamaica to meet me in person, and I quickly realised that I like... ...
Read MoreI’m sexy at 40 but afraid to commit
Dear Pastor, I'm a 40-year-old woman, and people always say life begins at 40. But honestly, sometimes I don't feel that way. When I tell my friends that I feel old, they just laugh and tell me this is the time I should be living it up. I have two... ...
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