Residents upset with mining companies
MANCHESTER: THE REGION'S three mining companies - Alpart, WINDALCO and JAMALCO - are falling into disfavour with residents of the communities bordering their operations.

Parish Council calls for second pier in MoBay
THE ST. James Parish Council has proposed the setting up of a second cruise ship pier to serve the tourism capital.

Spanish 'Elcano' docks for Jamaica's 40th anniversary
JAMAICA'S SHORES will be graced by one of the world's largest sailing crafts, when the 'Juan Sebastian de Elcano' docks at the Cement Company Pier at Rockfort, Kingston, today at 9 a.m., in recognition of Jamaica's 40th anniversary.

Celebrating a 'Kool' first year
KOOL 97FM commenced two weeks of celebrations for their first anniversary at the Sts. Peter and Paul Church, St. Andrew, last Sunday. Monsignor Kenneth Mock Yen incorporated the anniversary into the regular Sunday mass.

Portmore Mall repairs under way
SECTIONS OF the Portmore Mall, south eastern St. Catherine, which were destroyed by fire earlier this year, seem well on the way to being ready for Christmas or at least the New Year, as rebuilding efforts continue.

'Bethlehem' celebrates Jamaica Day
MALVERN, St. Elizabeth: BETHLEHEM MORAVIAN College (formerly Bethlehem Teachers' College) in Malvern, St. Elizabeth, observed Jamaica Day in fine style on Wednesday on the institution's compound.

Jack Tar Village re-opening stalls
WESTERN BUREAU: HOPES OF the 140-room Jack Tar Village Hotel in Montego Bay reopening under new management for the upcoming winter tourist season has stalled, as the owners seek a lessee for the property.

Junor gives new deadline for health fund
HEALTH MINISTER, John Junor, on Tuesday announced a new deadline for the introduction of the long-awaited National Health Fund (NHF), stating that his Ministry was aiming to have the Fund operational by March/April next year.

Fire Dept to resume recommending closing of clubs
THE FIRE Prevention Division of the Jamaica Fire Brigade is to resume recommending the shutting down of nightclubs, motels and restaurants that are in breach of fire safety regulations.

DPP to ask Fraud Squad to investigate JTB's NY office - Tourism Minister receives final reports
KENT PANTRY, Q.C., Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), is to ask the Fraud Squad to investigate the Jamaica Tourist Board's New York office operations.

JPSCo, trade union talks breakdown
WAGE TALKS between the Jamaica Public Service Co. and trade unions representing its unionised staff broke down yesterday, over the implementation of pay adjustments arising from a recent job evaluation.