Uproar again in Spanish Town
Residents protest controversial police shooting
THE COMMERCIAL district of Spanish Town, St. Catherine, was yesterday rocked by another violent demonstration, following the controversial shooting of a 30-year-old vendor, Benard "Manuel" Smith, by the police.
Lawyers call for abolition of QC title
A RESOLUTION from lawyers calling for the abolition of the Queen's Counsel (QC) title was debated at a recent Jamaican Bar Association (JBA) general meeting and deferred for further discussion among those in the legal profession.
Sugar hits all-time low
JAMAICA, THE largest sugar producer in the English-speaking Caribbean, has recorded its lowest production output in over 50 years.
Local lottery companies get extension
Given until Sept to configure computer systems
THE ISLAND'S lottery companies have been given until September 1 to have their computer systems configured before the implementation of the new tax on winnings on the gaming sector.
Miss Lou for chat room
CULTURAL ICON, the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley (Miss Lou), will be chatting with her worldwide audience from the Go-Jamaica chat room on Thursday, August 14, at 6:00 p.m.
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