Guyana on alert for monkeypox
Guyana has become the latest Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country to go on an alert for the monkeypox virus, urging all medical personnel to immediately report severe skin rashes accompanied by other symptoms. ...
Read MoreWhite House moves to loosen remittance, flight rules on Cuba
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Monday that it will expand flights to Cuba, take steps to loosen restrictions on US travellers to the island, and lift Trump-era restrictions on remittances that immigrants can send to... ...
Read MoreUS Coast Guard ends search after rescuing 38 near Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The United States Coast Guard announced Monday that it suspended the search for potential survivors of a capsized boat near Puerto Rico after finding 11 bodies and rescuing 38 migrants from a vessel that had... ...
Read MoreCuban authorities announce benefits for victims of Saratoga hotel tragedy
Cuba, CMC – The National Institute of Social Security is carrying out a centralised process of granting pensions, in a quick way, for all the affected workers and relatives of the victims of the accident at the Saratoga hotel. According to... ...
Read MoreFatal boat trip highlights Haitians fleeing violence
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Haitians are fleeing in greater numbers to the neighbouring Dominican Republic, where they board rickety wooden boats painted sky blue to blend with the ocean to try to reach Puerto Rico — a trip in which 11... ...
Read MoreHaitian gang leader charged in kidnapping of US missionaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors in the United States have charged the leader of a notoriously violent Haitian gang in connection with the kidnapping of 16 Americans last year, the Justice Department said Tuesday. Germine Joly, 29, who... ...
Read MoreUS charges political rival in Haitian president’s killing
MIAMI (AP) — A former Haitian senator is facing charges in the United States related to last year's assassination of former Haiti President Jovenel Moïse, authorities said. John Joel Joseph made his initial appearance Monday in Miami... ...
Read MoreOfficial: Eight Turkish citizens kidnapped from bus in Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Eight Turkish citizens have been kidnapped in Haiti's capital, an official told The Associated Press on Monday, apparently the latest in a string of high-profile kidnappings by powerful gangs. Hugues Josue,... ...
Read MoreCARICOM expresses sadness at deaths in Cuban hotel explosion
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping Monday expressed “profound sorrow” at the loss of lives with the collapse of Hotel Saratoga in Cuba last week following a gas explosion. It described... ...
Read MoreHotel in Cuban capital damaged by explosion, eight deaths reported
HAVANA (AP) — A powerful explosion apparently caused by a gas leak blew away much of the outer walls of a five-star hotel in the heart of Cuba's capital on Friday and officials reported at least eight people had died. But no tourists were... ...
Read MoreNew premier elected in BVI
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, CMC – Dr Natalio 'Sowande' Wheatley was sworn in as the new Premier of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), a few hours after the House of Assembly passed a 10-to-one no-confidence resolution evoking... ...
Read MoreBVI legislature approves no-confidence vote against Fahie
The British Virgin Islands' House of Assembly today approved a no-confidence vote against Andrew Fahie, a step toward removing the overseas British territory's premier after his arrest on drug charges in Miami last week. ...
Read MoreUS resumes limited visa processing in Cuba after four years
HAVANA (AP) — The United States Embassy in Havana has resumed processing visas for Cubans, though on a limited basis, more than four years after stopping consular services on the island amid a hardening of relations. The resumption... ...
Read MoreBritish Virgin Islands premier released on bond in drug case
The premier of the British Virgin Islands, accused of drug-smuggling charges following a US government sting in South Florida, was released Wednesday on a $500,000 bond. In a surprise decision, federal court Judge Alicia Otazo-Reyes in Miami... ...
Read MoreKidnapped Dominican diplomat freed in Haiti
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — A diplomat from the Dominican Republic has been freed four days after being kidnapped in neighbouring Haiti, the Dominican foreign minister said Wednesday. The minister, Roberto Alvarez, said in a... ...
Read MoreFahie seeks release from US custody citing diplomatic immunity
MIAMI, CMC – Premier of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Andrew Fahie, has sought his release from United States custody on alleged drugs and money laundering charges claiming diplomatic immunity. Fahie as well as the managing director of... ...
Read MorePM announces salary increase for public servants in St Kitts
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris Monday announced a 10 per cent salary increase for public sector workers. This will benefit more than 9,000 workers in the twin-island federation. “I am pleased to announce... ...
Read MoreProtest in BVI over planned dissolution of Parliament, direct British rule
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, CMC – People took to the street outside the official residence of Governor John Rankin to protest the recommendations of a report of a Commission of Inquiry that examined allegations of corruption and abuse by... ...
Read MoreDrier than normal seasonal rainfall forecast for region
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados-based Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum says drier than normal seasonal rainfall and less than normal wet days and wet spells are expected across most of the region for the three-month period ending in... ...
Read MoreBond hearing for BVI premier set for next week
MIAMI (AP) — The premier of the British Virgin Islands appeared in federal court in Miami on Friday after his arrest on cocaine smuggling charges. At the same time, Britain's governor of the Caribbean territory announced that a corruption... ...
Read MoreFamily in mourning as Sugar Minott’s grandson drowns
David Minott, the 16-year-old grandson of dancehall veteran, the late Lincoln 'Sugar' Minott, lost his life while visiting the Somerset Falls attraction in Portland on Sunday. The Wolmer's Boys' School student was with his grandmother and a church... ...
Read MoreSkeng projected to torch the summer
Several music industry professionals, including music consultant JR Watkis, believe that dancehall deejay Skeng is heating up for another summer season. Watkis, the principal at World Music Views, thinks that the artiste is just making sure he... ...
Read MoreOverwhelming support for ‘Night Carnival’
Fete Republic dubbed it 'Night Carnival', but between the voluminous voices singing by the seaside and even 'peace officers' bopping their heads and singing along, it proved to be much more. Patrons converged on Ocean Boulevard in Kingston on... ...
Read MoreOne more year for Bobby Phantom
Patrons were in a festive mood during the birthday party for record producer and promoter Bobby Phantom at Carifta Avenue, off Spanish Town Road, in St Andre, recently. The live performances were led by reggae artiste I-Wayne, who hit out... ...
Read More‘Contractor’ Edwards receives Billboard plaque
Veteran music producer Sean 'Contractor' Edwards is excited following his recent recognition by Billboard for his contribution to the Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica Reggae Collector's Edition album. Edwards received a plaque from Billboard... ...
Read MoreDexta Daps and Iyara thrill audience in Orlando
Dancehall star Dexta Daps delivered a marquis performance at the Bellevue Music Fest, held in the OutDoor Venue at The Genasis Event Center in Orlando, Florida, last week. The Shabba Madda Pot singer wowed the females in the audience with a... ...
Read MoreKashu enjoys buzz with ‘F.O.F.O’ single
Dancehall artiste Kashu is confident that his new single, titled F.O.F.O, will be a summer anthem. The song, which was produced by Kirk House Production, was released in April and has enjoyed heavy rotation both locally and overseas. "This song... ...
Read MoreReal Askel is ‘Winning’
UK-based deejay Real Askel is determined toetch his name among the greats in dancehall music. "Music is an inborn thing for me. My dad was a singer. I guess you could say I got it from him. I began singing when I was a little boy but as I grew... ...
Read MoreBulby York wants females to reclaim their confidence
Award-winning producer Bulby York is encouraging females in the music industry to "remember they are queens". He told THE WEEKEND STAR that there is nothing more attractive than a female, especially a female entertainer, who "does not sink down... ...
Read MoreSerani teams up with Afrobeats sensation Oxlade
International recording artiste Serani believes that his new single Slowly, which features Nigerian Afrobeats star Oxlade, is a sure hit. "At all times when I go in the studio, I go in there to a mek hit songs. So I don't have anything else but... ...
Read MorePlum Music scores with Konshens and Charly Black collaboration
Recording stars Konshens and Charly Black have officially collaborated for the first time on the single titled Gyal Time Again. The single is a sexy, high-energy girls' anthem which is produced by Miami-based music producer Staxx, who is known... ...
Read MoreLusion leaves everything to ‘Time’
Dancehall artiste Lusion is banking his hopes on his latest single, Time, which will be released in June on the Assignment rhythm. The song is based on a real situation where he was arrested and detained by the police. "I've been around people... ...
Read MoreRazor B requests mandatory ‘gyal segments’ in parties
Dancehall artiste Razor B is defending the females with a call for mandatory segments for them to enjoy themselves in the dancehall space. "The females are crying out and as the gyal dem deejay, I have to come out and make the request formally.... ...
Read MoreSquash finds party vibe with ‘6ix Rack’
Dancehall recording artiste Squash shows his versatility with the release of what is being dubbed as a party anthem for the summer, titled ' 6ix Rack'. The single is produced by Jovi Musiq and distributed by Hapilos. Since its release on May 2,... ...
Read MoreMr Handsome treats his community
It was initially conceptualised as a treat for the elderly in Golden Grove, St Ann, last Saturday, but by the time Lascell Parnell, aka Mr Handsome, finished planning the event - with the help of popular playwright Everton Dawkins - it turned out... ...
Read MoreBill Cosby returns to Stone Love
Reunited was just one of the songs that veteran selector Bill Cosby played at Weddy Weddy Wednesdays recently, but it had "an emotional impact" on the selector, who is officially back where he started -- at Stone Love -- the sound system on which... ...
Read MoreJay Blaza drops fiery single for the ladies
With the outdoor party season drawing near, dancehall artiste Jay Blaza has decided to ramp up promotion behind his single Twerk, which was released to digital stores earlier this year. His team at PTF Records will also be carrying out a global... ...
Read MoreCrisone Richards sends godly message on new track
Gospel recording artiste Crisone Richards is sending the message about God's ability to perform miracles and transform lives in her new single Release Liquid Fire. The self-produced track was officially released on May 8. "This track sends a... ...
Read Moregears up for busy summer
Singjay Ras Zukes is hoping for summer success with a clutch of new songs. According to the South Florida-based artiste, they are a sign of bigger things to come. "For 2022, a whole heap a thing Ras Zukes a gwaan with. I'm working on an EP, a... ...
Read More1Quan ready to take career higher
Having recorded a handful of songs, newcomer 1Quan believes that he is ready to take his career to new heights. "Mi naah really try bring nutten to the table ya enuh. Mi a come inna di music as a carpenter fi either extend di table or build a new... ...
Read MoreI wasn’t ready for sex with my husband
Dear Pastor, I am a Christian, and I was not sexually active with my boyfriend before we got married. He had sex with another girl a few times before we got married. I knew the girl, but when my boyfriend and I became serious and she knew that we... ...
Read MoreToo much prejudice against black people
Dear Pastor, I grew up with my grandmother. She was very prejudiced. She did not want me to talk to black guys. She wanted me to talk to men who were of light complexion. But my boyfriend, who was dark, I did not take him home. He would follow me... ...
Read MoreCaught my woman having sex with Joe
Dear Pastor, I am a 27-year-old man, and I am living with my girlfriend. I have known her for the past three years. I love her very much. She is older than I am. I used to have another girlfriend, but I caught her in the act of cheating, so she... ...
Read MoreDad’s creepy friend is trying to sleep with me
Dear Pastor, I wrote you some time ago about a problem I was having. I am from rural Jamaica and I come from a large family. My father has 11 of us; seven with my mother. He can hardly read but he took care of all of us. When I was 19 years old, I... ...
Read MoreThis guy fooling my daughter
Dear Pastor, I am in my 50s and I have one daughter. I was a farmer but because of ill health, I have not been doing farming anymore. My daughter and her boyfriend run the farm. This man has come in and wants to take over everything. I can still... ...
Read More‘Friend’ offered to sleep with my man so I wouldn’t sin
Dear Pastor, I am a 25-year-old woman and I am having some concerns. I have one child. His father and I have been living together. Three years ago I became a Christian, and I told my boyfriend that we should stop having sex until we are married.... ...
Read Moreis three times my age
Dear Pastor, I am 17 years old and I am confused. I have a brother who is 19, and both of us are at home with our parents. I would like to leave, but I do not have any subjects as yet. I am hoping to get some Caribbean Examinations Council passes... ...
Read MoreYoung women are throwing themselves at me Young women are throwing themselves at me
Dear Pastor, I am 56 years old and still reading your columns and listening to you on the radio. You officiated at my wedding, but my wife passed on. Sometimes I wonder whether I should get married again. But my three children are discouraging me... ...
Read MoreI fell in love with a cheater
Dear Pastor, When I met this woman, she was talking to two men. I enjoyed having sex with her, and fell in love with her. I was treating her well and she convinced me that she had stopped talking to the other men. This was in March 2021. In April... ...
Read MorePregnant after a wild night
Dear Pastor, I have always read your column, and I see where you have helped many people. I have an issue that I would like you to help me with. It has been bothering me now for a number of years. I am 22. When I was 18, a group of us went out. We... ...
Read MoreI am getting married and my boyfriend doesn’t know
Dear Pastor, I am 23 years old and I have one daughter. I am not married, but I am living with my stepfather and my mother. My child's father doesn't want to visit me because he says my stepfather is too aggressive. I know that my stepfather was... ...
Read MoreMy girlfriend wants to run a massage parlour
Dear Pastor, I am a 35-year-old man and I am writing to you for your advice. I used to run around a lot, and have ended up having five children with four different women. It is not easy to support the children, but I am trying. I have been going... ...
Read MoreI married the ideal man
Dear Pastor, When I was a young girl, before I got into my teenage years, I wanted to do great things for Jamaica. My mother used to laugh at me and say I am too ambitious. However, my father said he is proud to hear me talk that way because nobody.. ...
Read MoreI want to take this guy away from his wife
Dear Pastor, I enjoy reading your column. If I don't see it in THE STAR newspaper, I wonder what has gone wrong. That is the first thing I turn to whenever I buy THE STAR. I am 19 years old. People say that I don't look 19; they say I look younger... ...
Read MoreBrother-in-law is stealing my money
Dear Pastor, I was living in the United Kingdom but I owned a piece of land in Jamaica and my brother was in charge of it. He could not read, so I did most of the business with my sister. She collected the money and gave my brother whatever he... ...
Read MoreMy friend blew my mind
Dear Pastor, I have a story to tell you. I was born in Jamaica, but I got married and am living with my husband in New York. We are happily married. My husband and I attend church every Sunday. One of my girlfriends in Jamaica is always... ...
Read MoreMy first love tried to give me a jacket
Dear Pastor, I am 21 years old and I think I need your help. I am in love with a young woman who is 25 years old. Our relationship goes back to when I was 17 years old. We were neighbours. Our parents were higglers so they leave to go to the... ...
Read MoreMy daughter is afraid of her badman babyfather
Dear Pastor, I am 37 and I have three children; two boys and one girl. Their father has not set any good example for them. He was always smoking ganja. Everybody knew that they could always buy the weed from him. I try to encourage my children to... ...
Read MoreDon’t know why I can’t get pregnant
Dear Pastor, I am 21 years old and I am engaged to my boyfriend. We have had an up-and-down relationship because sometimes he was in and out of jobs. My father told me that I should never marry a man who cannot keep a job. He got me pregnant two... ...
Read MoreWrongly accused a teenager of sleeping with my husband
Dear Pastor, I am 29 years old and I have been married for three years. My husband and I have two children. We have a stable relationship. My husband is very jealous, but I told him that if anyone should be jealous it should be me, because he is... ...
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