Minott under fire from JLP
DR. DENNIS Minott, the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) caretaker for Eastern Portland, has come under heavy fire for writing to the Political Ombudsman asking him to investigate allegations of widescale bribery...

Jamaica ranks 15th of 18 in IT exams
JAMAICA RANKS a dismal 15th of 18 countries which entered students for the information technology Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) exam in 2003.

NWC cuts supply in 'St Bess' communities
THE NATIONAL Water Commission (NWC) has disconnected the water supply for residents of Alligator Pond, New Forest and surrounding communities in St. Elizabeth as it intensifies its drive to collect millions of dollars in arrears.

Andem files writ seeking release
JOEL ANDEM who was described by the police as Jamaica's most wanted man over the last four years, has filed a writ in the Supreme Court seeking an order for his immediate release from custody. Andem is contending that he was illegally detained.

Mullings wants security for RMs
CLIVE MULLINGS, Deputy Opposition Spokesman on National Security, has called for state protection for the nation's Resident Magistrates who he said were being threatened because of rulings unfavourable to some litigants...

Colgate launches hygiene programme
AS PART of efforts to promote the importance of good hygiene, Colgate-Palmolive Company (Ja) Ltd., in association with the Ministries of Health and Education, yesterday launched a National Hand Hygiene Programme.