Davies promises 2004 'best year'
WESTERN BUREAU: MINISTER OF Finance Dr. Omar Davies, confident of a boom in investments, yesterday proclaimed that the coming fiscal year would be the best ever since his appointment in 1993, weeks ahead of his next budget presentation.
PNP and JLP still at odds
THE JOINT Select Committee examining the Bill to amend the Fingerprints Act yesterday wrapped up its deliberations, although consensus was not reached on a sticking clause in the document.
Smooth day for GSAT exams
OMINOUS RAIN clouds and intermittent drizzle did nothing to dampen the excitement that attended day one of the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) exercise held in schools across the island.
Bus contractor wins $million suit
THE SUPREME Court has ordered the Transport Authority to pay $1.3 million in damages to 81-year-old Vincent Garrick, a businessman and contractor, for its "oppressive and high-handed manner" in refusing to hand over his minibus, even when.
Smuggling besets prison - Four officers sent on leave
FOUR CORRECTIONAL officers have been sent on leave following investigations into reports that a small group was trafficking contraband into the Tower Street maximum security prison, downtown Kingston.
April start for inner-city housing project
THE FIRST phase of the Government's inner-city housing project is expected to start in the next four weeks in Arnett Gardens, south St. Andrew.
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