Prisoner shot by gunman while under police guard
IN A scenario more like television drama than a real-life situation, a lone gunman attacked a vehicle carrying policemen in downtown Kingston yesterday, shooting a prisoner that was being transported by the lawmen. When the dust cleared, however, the...

Dedicated bus lanes coming
DEDICATED BUS lanes are being proposed for the Three Miles area, from Constant Spring to downtown Kingston and on Portmore bus routes. Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport and Works, Dean Peart told the House of Representatives yesterday...

Appeal Court rejects Panton application
THE COURT of Appeal yesterday gave the go-ahead for the $1billion lawsuit brought by Financial Institution Services (FIS) against Kingston businessman Donald Panton and wife Janet to take place before their criminal trial. The lawsuit is in relation...

Sewage project for Kingston Harbour
THE MINISTRY of Water and Housing and the National Water Commission (NWC) are negotiating a US$20 million (J$900m) loan with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to treat sewage entering the Kingston Harbour. Minister of Land and the Environment...