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...
Citizens play major role in crime reduction
SUPERINTENDENT ASSAN Thompson, the commanding officer for St. Andrew North, in a presentation to a forum to mark Police Courtesy Week, highlighted the achievements of the division over the last year, including a 29 per cent reduction in major crimes...
No plans to limit supply of Postinor 2 - Figueroa
THERE ARE no immediate plans to limit the availability of the emergency contraceptive pill, Postinor 2, despite concerns by pharmacies that the pill is being abused and has resulted in a drop in condom sales.
High injury cost alarms health, road safety experts
HEALTH AND ROAD Safety experts have expressed alarm at the high cost incurred in the treatment of injuries from motor vehicle accidents which is estimated at close to half-a-billion dollars annually. Dr. Elizabeth Ward, director of health prevention...
Notice launches Gun Crime Prevention Programme
SPANISH TOWN'S Mayor, Dr. Raymoth Notice, on Thursday launched a Gun Crime Prevention Programme in the town, targeting students and gun-toting criminals. The objective, he said is to reduce the high incidence of gun crimes being committed in the...
Who is responsible for cleaning North Gully?
WESTERN BUREAU: MAYOR OF Montego Bay Noel Donaldson is calling on the Government to make public its decision regarding an 'unresolved dispute' between the Parish Council and the National Works Agency (NWA) as to which agency is responsible...
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