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One of Jamaica's most wanted men, reputed gang leader Courtney 'Bloodstain' Ashley, was finally captured yesterday during a targeted police operation in Phoenix Park Village, Portmore, ending years on the run. Ashley, 43, who police identify as the leader of the Bottom Maverley Gang, was apprehended about 7:10 p.m. during an intelligence driven operation carried out by members of the St Catherine South Special Operations team. Two other individuals, a man and a woman, were also taken i...
KINGSTON: The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) will host its Annual Symposium on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston, bringing together key stakeholders in sport to strengthen Jamaica's commitment to clean sport. The symposium will be held under the theme 'Empowering Clean Sport: JADCO's Vision for Jamaica' and will target coaches, athlete support personnel, sporting associations, federations, and policy stakeholders, with a strong focus on e...
CENTURION, South Africa (CMC): Sherfane Rutherford's second consecutive Player-of-the-Match performance helped to seal the Pretoria Capitals' comfortable 53-run victory over MI Cape Town and send them top of the SA20 yesterday. Rutherford bludgeoned 53 off 27 balls in a boundary-laden knock that contained five sixes and three fours, as the Capitals ended on 185 for six in their 20 overs at SuperSport Park. The West Indian shared a 69-run partnership in just under six overs with Dewald ...
Dear Pastor, I am a 32-year-old woman, and I am living with my husband. Our relationship was going well until he started to listen to rumours. He accused me of having a relationship with a neighbour who is a taxi driver. I could not believe it when my husband told me that he was reliably told that this taxi man and I are friends. Sometimes when I don't have lots of money, this taxi driver would take me to where I want to go and bring me back, but he and I were just good friends, and he...
Woman accused of the brutal murder of Parliamentarian Phillip Paulwell's infant daughter and her mother appeared in court Tuesday, not as an accused but as a complainant, claiming she was attacked while in lock-up. Leoda Bradshaw, a former United States Navy culinary specialist, appeared before St Catherine Parish Court Judge Venise Blackstock-Murray after reporting that she was physically assaulted while in custody at the Bridgeport lock-up in Portmore. Reports are that Bradshaw was a...
St. Thomas-based dancehall artiste Money Pallet is upset about the continued carnage on the nation's roads that is claiming the lives of many Jamaicans. He is hoping to inspire change with his latest single, ' Street Safety' , that uses savvy lyrics to encourage safe, sensible driving and strict observance of road rules and regulations. 'We closed the year 2025 with four persons killed in a PPV (public passenger vehicle) and we started the year with four persons killed in a private mot...
The 'Genesis 2026' riddim, released by producer Collin 'Junavill' Clarke, features a slew of well-known acts and gives official status to a brand built on intention, structure, and a commitment to producing conscious, timeless music with international reach. The project, which was released last November, sees offerings from Sequence Di Boss, Delly Ranx, Utan Green, Sativa D Black 1, D'Angel, Ganggoolie, Flourgon, Jigsy King, Little Hero, Emanuel Stain, T-Drive, and others aligned with ...
Dear Pastor, I am 33 years old and my husband is 61. He was previously married, but his wife died. They had two children together, and he has another child outside the marriage. When I first met him, I went to bed with him because I was in need. At the time, we were both staying with friends in St Ann. The people I was staying with knew him, so we went out during the day and later agreed to find a place to spend the night together. I was struggling financially, had bills to pay, and no...
Bikini Sundayz served pure luxury, vibes, and eye candy as Unleashed Entertainment delivered a next-level All-White Brunch at the Police Officers Club, 34 Hope Road, St Andrew, last Sunday. From the moment patrons stepped inside, it was clear that this wasn't just another party. The venue was drenched in snow-white elegance, accented by flickering lights that gave throwback disco and funky club energy, creating a sexy, stylish atmosphere that screamed upscale fun. The ladies understood...
Once an illiterate child selling newspapers at a busy stoplight, Marlon Powell has risen to become a business owner and a sales and promotions supervisor at a food-processing company -- a transformation he credits to lessons learnt while selling THE STAR and The Gleaner . Now 40, Powell says those early mornings on the road did more than put food on the table -- they built the confidence that would shape his future. 'My success didn't have anything to do with academics, but with my exp...
A New York-based pastor and his wife say they were lured into a bogus Jamaican farming venture by a couple they trusted as family in their church -- only to lose more than J$1.5 million before the pair allegedly vanished without a trace. Apostle James* told THE WEEKEND STAR that he and his wife, Martha*, were introduced to the investment opportunity by a Jamaican couple who were closely involved in their ministry. 'We had a good relationship with them. I christened their daughter, marr...
Four months after being shot in an attempted robbery at a Western Union outlet in Hope Bay, Portland, 26-year-old Rasheed Lyons was on Thursday killed by the police during an alleged shoot-out in his Craig Town, St Andrew community. Lyons was one of four people charged in connection with the Portland robbery. Among them was his mother, Shakira Clarke. Family members said Clarke, 44, died shortly after being released from police custody. 'Dem charge her and she go court but she got bail...
Arnett Gardens picked up their second win in a row in the Wray and Nephew-sponsored Jamaica Premier League (JPL) yesterday as they turned back Harbour View 2-0 at the Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex. Veteran striker Fabian Reid scored both goals for the Junglists as he struck in the 14th and 37th minutes of play. It was the second win in five games for Arnett who have turned their inconsistent form around, while Harbour View have extended their winless run to six games. Trayvon Reid h...
A brazen early morning car theft attempt in Allman Town, Kingston ended with one man arrested today after a police patrol surprised some theives in the act, forcing them to flee under the sound of gunfire and abandon one of their accomplices. The incident occurred sometime after 4:00 a.m. at the corner of Great George Street and Sarah Street, where reports indicate that two men were attempting to steal a Toyota Probox by prying open the front door. Police say the men were startled when...
After spending the last five years largely out of the spotlight, the 2004 Dancehall Queen has re-emerged with renewed confidence, insisting this phase of her journey is not a comeback, but a refocus. Now based in Canada, Latesha says the time away was shaped by life-altering moments: the death of her mother, embracing motherhood, and starting over in a new country. 'It's not like it's a return, per say, but I'm just bringing back myself to the forefront, and expanding with better ideas...
