Crashes hit JUTC - 150 accidents in one month
THE NUMBER of motor vehicle accidents involving Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) buses has rocketed to over a thousand since January, leadingbus company officials to look at new policies to curb the problem. Major Desmond Brown, the operations...

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CCJ legislation tabled in Senate
Justice Downer retires
St James Parish Council suspends two employees - Investigations deepen into accusations of fraudulent activities
Gunmen kill 4, wound 3
Senator Franklyn tells contractors to improve efficiency

Seaga seeks support to fight Anti-Terrorism Bill
OPPOSITION LEADER Edward Seaga has promised to assemble a coalition of various interest groups to oppose and fight the Anti-Terrorism Bill - in its current form - 'to the bitter end' in Parliament. Mr. Seaga made the remarks during a meeting with the...

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Citizens play major role in crime reduction
No plans to limit supply of Postinor 2 - Figueroa
High injury cost alarms health, road safety experts
Notice launches Gun Crime Prevention Programme
Who is responsible for cleaning North Gully?

3,700 housing solutions since project's inception
WESTERN BUREAU: THE MINISTER of Water and Housing, Donald Buchanan says that 3,700 housing solutions costing $4.3 billion have been provided under the Ministry's Joint Venture Project since its inception in 1996.

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Gov't allocates funds for cane roads repair

WI bowlers plundered
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, CMC: SOUTH AFRICA'S top-order batting ­ led by their captain Graeme Smith ­ administered the insult, while Chris Gayle sustained the injury that left the West Indies labouring after the first day of the first...

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They bowled too many four-balls, says Smith
Captain's Bakery sticking with schoolgirl football
Donaldson set to head JNA
'Hero' tipped in run for Gold

Talking to J'cans abroad
THERE ARE now probably more people outside Jamaica, than in Jamaica, who can claim Jamaican nationality. Hard facts are scarce but these overseas Jamaicans may now own more wealth than resident Jamaicans. Our people are renowned overseas for working...

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As time goes by

LETTER OF THE DAY - Disposable principals?
THE EDITOR, Sir: MRS ROPER and I listened yesterday afternoon to the Power 106 Cover Story programme as Dr Earl Hendricks was quizzed by Cliff Hughes and Carol Narcisse on what appears to result in the dismissal of the Munro College Headmaster.

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Reparation, reconciliation go hand-in-hand
Quite a shame!
Is world peace possible?
Truly a national problem
Bullish mentality
In defence of Dr. Robertson
Chuck wrong on overpayment
A new tax culture
Magic and Christianity: Beware!
Gramoxone toxic danger
Gas tax adjustments

There's 'Something' about Jack at box office
REUTERS: THE ENORMOUS anticipation for Wednesday's release of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King as well as the holiday shopping frenzy has made this weekend box office line-up difficult to call.

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National Prayer Vigil tomorrow
Christmas treat at Spn Town infirmary

A farmer's joy
WALDERSTON, Manchester: TREVOR PEART, a former soldier in the British and Jamaican armies, applied his military discipline in farming. He won two champion export farmer awards and two champion farmer awards at the parish level.

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Manchester food fair promotes 'Eat Jamaican'

Santa and the reindeer
EVERY CHRISTMAS we're bombarded with stories, songs, poems, whatever about Santa and his reindeer. But what do we really know about this bearded, ho ho hoing, tubby guy from up North and his team of smelly, prancing, flying (against all laws of...

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Non-traditional Christmas carols