Gov't moves to smash gangs - Communities targeted, roadblocks, vehicle searches and push to resume hanging, PM says
PRIME MINISTER P.J. Patterson last night signalled the start of a sustained joint army and police offensive on crime as he delivered details of the latest comprehensive anti-crime initiative to the nation.
... JLP gives full support
OPPOSITION SPOKESPERSON on National Security, Derrick Smith, expressed general support for the approach apparent in the anti-crime initiative outlined by the Prime Minister last night.
JLP wants answers to NWC write-off
PARLIAMENT'S PUBLIC Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman, Audley Shaw, says that the $6.5 billion write-off given to the National Water Commission (NWC) last year, by the Minister of Water and Housing...
Gleaner sweeps PAJ awards
THE GLEANER came out on top, once again, at this year's Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) awards, romping home with six awards across the board and ten certificates of merit.
'Iron Will: Iron Underpants' - Campaign to promote abstinence among teens
Campaign to promote abstinence among teens A ONE-YEAR campaign, billed "Iron Will: Iron Under-pants," aimed at getting children and adolescents to delay sexual activity...
Ocho Rios gets cruise approval
A REDUCTION in complaints of visitor harassment by cruise passengers visiting Ocho Rios has resulted in the resort town being given a major stamp of approval by cruise line officials.
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