Maintain emphasis on tertiary education - Kenneth Hall
PROFESSOR KENNETH Hall, principal of the University of the West Indies, (UWI) Mona, has said that while the proposed review of the education system is necessary, shifting the priority from tertiary education would be unwise.
NWC blames JPSCo for woes
THE NATIONAL Water Commission (NWC) is blaming the breakdown of some of its installations on frequent disruptions in the public electricity supply provided by the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPSCo).
'Eddie' needs a new home
WESTERN BUREAU: EVAN CHEN-Lyn, Councillor for the Maggotty division of the St. Elizabeth Parish Council, is appealing for assistance from the public in relocating a senior citizen to a comfortable place of abode.
American's death under investigation
WESTERN BUREAU: POLICE IN Westmoreland are investigating whether the shooting death of an American citizen in Little Bay on Monday is connected to a land dispute between himself and residents of the area.
Women - breaking the glass ceiling
CURRENT DATA indicate that women have taken the lead roles in many sectors of the world's societies, in the home, in education, in medical science, the arts, in some business-related fields and even in the church.
Extortion ring being probed
DETECTIVES AT the Kingston Central Criminal Investigative Branch are questioning a member of the 'Tel-Aviv' gang in connection with an extortion racket in downtown Kingston.
Flood repairs stalled by lack of funds
OCHO RIOS, St. Ann: THE ST. ANN Parish Council is seeking nearly 100 million dollars from the Ministry of Local Government to carry out repairs to roads...
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