JFJ calls for justice reform
HUMAN RIGHTS lobby group, Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ), has published the first in a series of annual reports geared at exposing the deficiencies of aspects of the Jamaican justice system.
Shooting by soldier sparks protest
THE CONTROVERSIAL shooting of a Tewari Crescent, Kingston 13 resident on Tuesday night, allegedly by a Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldier, prompted citizens to take to the streets Wednesday morning.
'JAS could become self-sufficient soon'
JAMAICA AGRICULTURAL Society (JAS) President, A.A. 'Bobby' Pottinger, says that the Society could become self-sufficient in three years, if allowed to go ahead with its agricultural development plan.
Man on murder rap remanded
WESTERN BUREAU: CLARENCE WILLIAMS, a 36-year-old bus operator, who is alleged to have cut the throat of his wife in March this year, was remanded in custody when he appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on Tuesday...
New vaccine for kids June 1
JAMAICA WILL, on June 1, begin offering a new vaccine which will protect children from five major diseases.
Mixed reactions to performance pay proposal
THERE CONTINUES to be mixed reactions among educators ahead of Saturday's meeting of delegates of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA), to decide whether to accept Government's proposal for teachers to be paid based on performance.
$60m budget approved for Spectrum Authority
THE MINISTRY of Commerce, Science and Technology has ratified a $60 million budget for the Spectrum Management Authority (SMA).
Duke of Edinburgh Awards for inmates
A 47-YEAR-OLD British programme aimed at motivating young people to undertake a balanced range of activities to promote self-development has been introduced in two of the island's correctional centres.
JCF receives Optimist Creed
THE JAMAICA Constabulary Force (JCF), on Saturday, was presented with over 100 copies of the Optimist Creed by Optimist International, Caribbean District in a gift of appreciation for the work of the police.
'Church must be partner in education'
THE CHURCH must honour its role in the education process in a very profound way if Jamaica is to optimally tap into the problem of immorality and indiscipline.
Rio Cobre accidents a major concern
LINSTEAD: PRESIDENT OF the Returning Residents Association of Linstead, Loretta Small, says that her association is concerned about the loss of lives caused from vehicles getting out of control and plunging into the Rio Cobre.
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