Boycott threat to Ganja Commission
THE NATIONAL Commission on Ganja which begins public hearings today, is threatened with a boycott from the lobby group, National Alliance for the Legalisation of Ganja. Through Paul Chang, its president, the alliance which includes businessman Louis..

JLP moots regional Trade Court
THE SETTING up of a Trade Court that would serve as a model for the development of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), has been suggested by Senator Dorothy Lightbourne of the JLP. Senator Lightbourne, who was making her contribution to the debate on..

Senate approves amendments to Shipping Act
THE ESTABLISHMENT of a legal framework to govern the recently established International Ship Registry, took a further step forward on Friday when the Senate approved amendments to the Shipping Act (1998). The Bill which was passed with three amendments,.

Staff cuts to hit dental school
DIRECTOR OF the Dental Auxiliary School, Dr. Jon Jones, has warned staff members to prepare for redundancies which are likely to result from the reclassification of staff, which started two weeks ago. The reclassification is part of the school's ongoing.

Bishop deSouza to head heroes committee
RETIRED ANGLICAN Bishop the Rt. Rev. Neville deSouza has been named chairman of the special committee which will advise the Prime Minister on the possibility of naming an eighth National Hero. Bishop deSouza, who retired as Lord Bishop of Jamaica on...