Protesters in Suriname demand resignation of president
PARAMARIBO, Suriname (AP) — A few hundred protesters gathered in Suriname's capital on Friday to demand that the president of the South American country resign. They accused the administration of President Chan Santokhi of trying to... ...
Read MoreCuba holds national elections with no opposition candidates
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba holds National Assembly elections Sunday, but there are only 470 candidates running for the 470 seats, with no opposition challengers and no campaigning. Voters essentially will do no more than endorse the nominated slate... ...
Read MoreUN: Fresh gang violence in Haiti leaves 187 dead in 11 days
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — New clashes between gangs in Haiti's capital and beyond have killed at least 187 people in less than two weeks and injured more than 150 others, the United Nation said Tuesday. The fresh wave of violence... ...
Read MoreSt Vincent gov’t to appeal ruling in controversial COVID-19 vaccine mandate
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Senior Counsel Anthony Astaphan says he expects to file by Wednesday an appeal of the ruling by the court that the COVID-19 vaccine mandate of the St Vincent and the Grenadines government was unlawful. Last week, High... ...
Read MoreDominican Republic police arrest 19 in high-profile corruption case
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Authorities in the Dominican Republic have arrested 19 people in a sweeping corruption case that accuses a well-known former presidential candidate and three former officials of embezzling nearly $350... ...
Read MoreUnions in St Vincent plan protest following vaccine mandate court victory
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC - The St Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers' Union and the Public Service Union Monday called for public sector workers to protest outside the Financial Complex against the government's decision to appeal... ...
Read MoreUnited Nations issues urgent appeal as Haiti deteriorates 'day by day'
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – The United Nations and its partners on Sunday issued an urgent appeal for increased humanitarian access and resources for Haiti, stating that the humanitarian situation across the French speaking CARICOM ... ...
Read MoreUS immigration agents arrest Caribbean nationals in nationwide operation
WASHINGTON, CMC – The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency says officers from its Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) have apprehended Caribbean nationals among 220 removable noncitizens during a nationwide... ...
Read MoreTeen allegedly shoots mom, kills two cops in west Canada
TORONTO (AP) — A 16-year-old wounded his mother with a firearm and then killed two police officers before taking his own life in western Canada early Thursday, officials told The Associated Press. A police official and a senior government... ...
Read MoreHaiti PM turns to military for help in fighting gangs
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Prime Minister Ariel Henry signalled Friday that he wants to mobilise Haiti's military to help the National Police fight the country's increasingly powerful gangs. Henry said during an appearance at the... ...
Read MoreAmerican national seeking asylum ordered deported from Belize
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – A 32-year-old American national, who claimed that he went to Belize seeking asylum, has been ordered deported after he appeared in court. The Magistrate Court heard that Gregory Aaron Brown of Connecticut, had been... ...
Read MoreApril 24 announced as election day in the BVI
ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, CMC – Residents of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) will vote for a new government on April 24. Governor John Rankin has signed the proclamation detailing election day in accordance with Section 86 of the... ...
Read MoreGovernment and human rights group in war of words over new identification project
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Government Wednesday dismissed a statement by the Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) that described as “reckless in the extreme” the signing of an agreement to operationalise e-governance without... ...
Read MoreUN warns gangs consuming Haiti despite help for police
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The United Nation's special envoy to Haiti warned Wednesday that the ongoing training and resources the international community is providing to Haiti's national police force is not enough to fight... ...
Read MoreTrinidad signs non-disclosure agreement with PDVSA
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC - The Trinidad and Tobago government says it has signed a non-disclosure agreement with the state-owned Venezuelan oil company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) as efforts continue for Port of Spain to benefit from... ...
Read MoreEx-Haiti mayor accused of killing, torture faces civil trial
BOSTON (AP) — Accusations of political violence and terror have followed a former Haitian mayor all the way to a Boston courtroom, where a civil trial began Monday that shines a light on the wider issue of bloodshed and unaccountability in... ...
Read MoreNY Attorney General fights to protect DACA for Caribbean immigrants
NEW YORK, CMC – New York Attorney General, Letitia James, has co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in pushing back against the ongoing effort by Texas to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) programme for... ...
Read MoreCubans search for holiday food amid deepening crisis
HAVANA (AP) — As Belkis Fajardo, 69, walks through the dense streets of downtown Havana with a small bag of lettuce and onions in hand, she wonders how she'll feed her family over the holidays. Scarcity and economic turmoil are nothing... ...
Read MoreGrenadian prime minister escapes injury in vehicular crash
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC – Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell, escaped “without major injury” after his official vehicle was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday morning, according to a statement... ...
Read MoreCongresswoman wants US citizenship for individuals previously excluded
NEW YORK, CMC – Caribbean American Congresswoman, Yvette D Clarke has introduced the Equal Citizenship for Children Act in the House of Representatives that would amend the Child Citizenship Act (CCA) to automatically provide US citizenship... ...
Read MoreSilk Boss enjoying fatherhood
Just about two months after welcoming his baby girl into the world in February, dancehall artiste Silk Boss says he is enjoying his fatherhood journey so far. Speaking with THE WEEKEND STAR, he said that it has truly been a blessing spending... ...
Read MoreThe difference two years made for Tommy Lee Sparta
When Tommy Lee Sparta walked out of the Horizon Adult Correctional Facility a free man on Thursday, it may have crossed his mind that his fate could have been different if his legal woes began after November 1, 2022. Tommy Lee Sparta, whose given... ...
Read More‘Good behaviour led to Tommy Lee Sparta’s early release’ - Damage Musiq expects ‘nothing but good’ from him
STAR Writer Popular producer Dwayne Parkinson, known to the industry as Damage Musiq, or simply Damage, says that he is "more than happy" that dancehall entertainer Tommy Lee Sparta is out of judicial custody. Prior to the deejay's... ...
Read MoreKxng Izem working from ‘Midnight Til Dawn’ - Artiste releases double EP
Rising star Kxng Izem is unveiling his double EP titled Midnight Til Dawn, which the artiste describes a 'vibe'. The 12-track project aims to showcase the artiste's versatility as he explores various genres. He said that putting together... ...
Read MoreSizzla reveals love for westerns
Reggae-dancehall veteran Sizzla has revealed his love of old western movies and says he uses them as a source of information on the history of the Americas. "I don't need to be in the US to learn about the country's history; since I was a child,... ...
Read MoreRick Ross for VaCae Weekend
International superstar Rick Ross is set for an epic return to the stage in Jamaica, as he is set to perform at VaCae Weekend over the Easter weekend. The Legend rapper will line up alongside the likes of Beenie Man, Gyptian and Ding Dong, who... ...
Read MoreFokus talks about ‘True Love’
Canadian recording artiste Fokus shares his concept of true love on a single of the same name. " True Love is a reflective piece as the song suggests; relationship standards, self-standards and monogamous love must implement back inna dancehall... ...
Read MoreTearah hails dancehall greats for their work and advice
Former sound engineer-turned-artiste Tearah is determined to show the global music industry that he is destined to be one of the greats in dancehall. But even with more than 10 years' experience in the business, he still faces challenges with... ...
Read MoreMacka B highlights positives of Rastafari
UK-based recording artiste Macka B has a new track titled If It Wasn't Fi Di Rasta, which is meant to highlight the positive impact Rastafari has had on Jamaican society and the power of conscious reggae music to change hearts and minds. "The... ...
Read MoreMarksman choosing music over medicine - Artiste focusing on career development for the time being
Last year, the 'student choppa', more popularly known as Marksman, told THE STAR that he had dreams of attending medical school after completing his tenure at Frome Technical High School in Westmoreland. Now the young deejay is singing a... ...
Read MoreComedian wants different approach to teaching
Comedian Dale 'Diego the Cross-Eyed Villain' McKay wants Jamaican teachers to incorporate popular culture such as the use of skits and music in the delivery of lessons to students. McKay, who is popular for skits and stand-up routines, asserts... ...
Read MoreEntertainment Diary
Friday, March 24 Regina & Tanya 'True Friends' at Kady's Gaming Bar, Stony Hill, St Andrew. Music by Shawn Milah. Photos by On Fleek. Soca Kindgom, the carnival starter, at Hope Gardens. Admission: presold $2,500, $3,500 at the gate;... ...
Read MoreThugy looks to emulate deejay dad’s success
If you think it's easy being a second generation star, just ask dancehall artsiste Thugy, who is the son of the legendary Johnny P, known for number one songs like Bike Back and Look Good. "Music chose me. My father is Johnny P who made a major... ...
Read MoreValiant’s team upset about unfair criticism - Says artiste is dancehall’s next star
Aicha Jacas of Creed Music Global (CMG), which consults and handles international bookings on behalf of dancehall star Valiant, said that the artiste is poised to be the next big thing out of Jamaica, but his managers are concerned that negative... ...
Read MoreEntertainment Diary
Friday, March 24 Regina & Tanya 'True Friends' at Kady's Gaming Bar, Stony Hill, St Andrew. Music by Shawn Milah. Photos by On Fleek. Soca Kindgom, the carnival starter, at Hope Gardens. Admission: presold $2,500, $3,500 at the gate;... ...
Read MoreIkaya encourages women to protect themselves
International recording artiste Ikaya recently released a thought-provoking new single titled Self Defense which takes a serious look at domestic violence against women. "Domestic violence is one of those age-old issues faced by women worldwide... ...
Read MoreBeenie Man’s US fans ‘will see him soon’ - Artiste’s new management expresses confidence
One of the first tasks on the to-do list of Beenie Man's new management team is getting back his US visa, according to popular St Croix businessman, event promoter and owner of Ciga Records, Shawn Baptiste. According to Baptiste, who is more... ...
Read MoreYGF spurred by Valiant singles
YGF Records is on an impressive roll with the hits, having released three successful collaborations with recording artiste Valiant. Motor Sport, which was released last December, is a collaboration with fellow artiste Pablo YG and was produced... ...
Read MoreShane O warns artistes to stop buying YouTube views
Dancehall deejay Shane O is against the act of purchasing views or streams for music videos and told THE STAR that the practice does not reflect well on artistes who are legitimately garnering viewing numbers. "I don't know weh the man dem get... ...
Read MoreGospel acts providing mentorship to up-and-coming artistes
Local gospel entertainers are stepping up to ensure the continuity of the genre through mentorship that is aimed to enable the next generation of musical ministers to deliver truth to the masses. During a press conference ahead of The Well... ...
Read MoreWant an older woman in my life
Dear Pastor, I am a 33-year-old farmer. I raise animals, but I have lost some. The thieves are always watching how they can steal. I will not give up. I have four children with two women; three girls and one boy. I am trying my very best to support.. ...
Read MoreBabyfather is angry that I want to use condoms
Dear Pastor, I am writing to you for some advice. I am 23and I am living with my son's father. Two weeks after I gave birth, this man started harassing me for sex. My mind was not even on sex. I was trying to get over the trauma of having a child... ...
Read MoreDream girl refuses to marry me
Dear Pastor, Greetings to you. I am living in the United States of America, where I operate a taxi. Lots of the women who travel with me are Jamaicans. Many of them are living with their men. I try to be friendly with them, but they always say that.. ...
Read MoreMy grandmother should marry my ex
Dear Pastor, I am 32 years old and I started reading your column when I was in high school. I lived with my grandmother and she bought THE STAR every day. She was a higgler and had her stall right at our gate. THE STAR vendor used to leave it with... ...
Read MoreCan’t get over my dead husband
Dear Pastor, I am 40 and I am having a problem. Five years ago I lost my husband. He meant everything to me. I thought I would never get involved with another man, but then I met this charming man who was my best friend's brother. We started to go... ...
Read MoreDidn’t know my girlfriend used to be a prostitute
Dear Pastor, I have a very serious problem. I am 41 years old and I am a member of a church. I was a very wild man, but I got converted and baptised. I met a woman in the church. I found out that she loves me. We started to go out together and we... ...
Read MoreI am desperate to get pregnant
Dear Pastor, I have been married for three years. My partner and I do not have children. We are beginning to worry about that. My relatives and friends in our church keep asking us if nothing is happening. We told them that they would see when... ...
Read MoreGirlfriend doesn’t respect me or my mother
Dear Pastor, My girlfriend and I are both in our 20s, but she is two years older than I am. We have been friends for more than a year and she can be very disrespectful. Both of us are working, but she is earning more than I do. She has one child.... ...
Read MoreMy daughter is living with a married man
Dear Pastor, I am 65 and living with my daughter and her boyfriend, but I am retired. I can live here because this house is mine. My husband has passed on. We adopted this girl. We did not go through the courts, but everybody knows that she is our... ...
Read MoreFiancé wants to film us making love
Dear Pastor, I am 20 years old and I am engaged to be married this Boxing Day. I am excited about it because I have always wanted to be married before I turned 21. I could have been married a year ago, but my fiance got into trouble with the law... ...
Read MoreMy child refuses to sleep by himself
Dear Pastor, I am living with a man, but I have a son. Before I met this man, my son and I were living together and he used to sleep on the bed with me; he is only three years old. This man has made me very happy. My son's father has not treated... ...
Read MoreHusband threatening to fight my ex
Dear Pastor, I am 28 years old and I am married. I have two children with my husband. I am suffering from stress. Some of my friends told me that the best way to deal with stress is to have sex. An older woman told me that when she has sex, her... ...
Read MoreThink my mother is too strict
Dear Pastor, This is the first time that I am writing to you. I am 19 years old and I read your column every day. I also listen to you on the radio. I am in college, and I got here because of the advice you have given to many young people like me... ...
Read MoreSister’s ganja-smoking boyfriend is no good
Dear Pastor, I am 24 and I grew up in rural Jamaica. I have two sisters; one of them got pregnant when she was 17. My father is a prominent man in the community, and so he felt very embarrassed. But the young man's parents assisted my sister very... ...
Read MoreEx-boyfriend treats me like a prostitute
Dear Pastor, I am 18 years old and I am sexually active. My boyfriend is 19. Both of us like to use flavoured condoms. I introduced that type of condom to him because that is what my ex-boyfriend used to use. He is the one who took my virginity... ...
Read MoreDon’t love my babyfather enough to marry him
Dear Pastor, I am living with a man. I have two children; one is for him, but my first child is for another man. My first child's father told me that he regrets not being with me any more. I am now 28 and he is 33. He is a very good father to his... ...
Read MoreAngry spouse threatened to kill my boyfriend
Dear Pastor, I am 30 years old and I am having a relationship with a man who is 35 years old. We have been together for just over five years, but he had to stop coming to my community because he was having an affair with another man's woman and the.. ...
Read MoreBoyfriend treats me badly sometimes
Dear Pastor, I am a young Christian, not in age, but in experience. I am 25 and I have had good and bad experiences with men. I was counting my sexual partners since I was 17, and nine of them tricked me and had their way with me. The young guys... ...
Read MoreDon’t want a man until I get married
Dear Pastor, I am 21 years old and I am living at home. My mother has passed on, but my father and brother are here. I am attending teachers' college and I have another year to go. My brother is working and he helps me financially. My father spent... ...
Read MoreMarried woman trying to steal my husband
Dear Pastor, Greetings to you and your lovely staff. You might not remember me, but you officiated at my wedding and did not charge me. I told you that my fiance and I were having financial problems, but we wanted to get married, and you... ...
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