Seaga blasts Gov't about solving the debt problem
OPPOSITION LEADER, Edward Seaga, has said that the decision by the Government to revise the target for reducing debt to the level of national output, was a further indication of the inappropriateness of its economic model.

Anthony Irons appointed senior advisor to Simpson Miller
FORMER PERMANENT Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Anthony Irons, has been appointed senior advisor to the Minister of Local Government Community Development and Sports, Portia Simpson Miller.

Broadcasting Commission reprimands HOT 102
WESTERN BROADCASTING Services, operators of HOT 102 radio station, have been reprimanded by the Broadcasting Commission for failing to give equitable treatment to political parties that purchased airtime during the 2002 general election campaign.

Quality of food products must be assured, says Ministry official
THE QUALITY of Jamaica's food products must be assured, if they are to get fair and competitive access to international markets, according to Dr. Jean Dixon, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce, Science and Technology.

CASE launches Bachelor of Technology programme
THE COLLEGE of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) officially launched its Bachelor of Technology programme at the institution last Thursday.

PM offers condolences to families of astronauts
PRIME MINISTER P.J. Patterson added his voice to that of several leaders around the world Saturday, expressing great sadness and deep regret at the deaths of seven astronauts aboard the ill -fated Space Shuttle Columbia.

Tryall residents appeal for help with sewer
WESTERN BUREAU: RESIDENTS HAVE again appealed for urgent action to deal with the malfunctioning sewage plant at the Tryall Housing Scheme, Sandy Bay, Hanover.