Agenda set for PM, Seaga
THE RECENT violence in West Kingston will not be a specific agenda item when Prime Minister P.J. Patterson and Opposition Leader Edward Seaga lead their respective teams into discussions tomorrow at Vale Royal. Instead, they will discuss broad issues...

Farmers attempt to block irrigation water hike application
AN APPLICATION by the National Irrigation Commission (NIC) for a 36 per cent hike in the economic rate of irrigation water has angered some farmers, who say an increase will have a catastrophic effect on production. The farmers, from a number of sectors.

Changes at Passport Office
THE PASSPORT Office of the Ministry of National Security will begin issuing new, machine-readable passports to applicants effective September 3. The new passports, which should make verification of the holder's identity easier, are compatible with the...

Teacher Focus - Dedicated educator, social worker

PERSONABLE, WITTY, no-nonsense, caring, passionate, humane and generous are few of the many adjectives that create a vivid picture of Mrs. Rosemarie Evangeline Vernon. Mrs. Vernon has touched many lives. She has been a Career Educator for the past...