Rain wreaks havoc
NATIONAL EMERGENCY response centres were activated across the island yesterday in the wake of extensive landslides and roadblocks following heavy rain over the past three days. According to the Ministry of Transport and Works yesterday, the National...

What's right with Jamaica - No run-of-the-mill pastor

FOR THE past year especially, he could've easily taken the title most eccentric or renegade man of the cloth. His passionate plea for national unity and crusade to save Jamaica from itself, means he's out on a limb - and often by himself. His stance...

Not taking lead for granted -- JLP
THE JAMAICA Labour Party (JLP) is looking at its current lead in recent opinion polls as a sign it needs to work harder to gain and maintain the confidence of a wider section of the population. The party's general secretary, Dr. Ken Baugh, said the...

Ten 'cops' needed - Manchester Parish Council steps up recruitment drive
THE MANCHESTER Parish Council has launched a recruitment drive to find at least 10 more municipal policemen to help its revenue collection efforts in Mandeville, Christiana and other communities in the parish. The Parish Council hopes to expand its...

JTB launches ad campaign
THE JAMAICA Tourist Board (JTB) yesterday launched its US television advertising campaign for the winter season out of about US$2.8 million in funds received for the purpose from the Government. Most of the placements are scheduled for the North...