28 persons murdered last week
TWENTY-EIGHT persons died in homicides last week, the Constabulary Communication Network (CCN) reported yesterday. That figure is one lower than during the previous week.

Gov't to boost police resources
TO COMBAT escalating levels situation, it was decided at a Cabinet retreat last Tuesday, to give priority to the needs of the security forces.

Ja Business Development Centre gives bakers new hope
LOCAL BAKERS are optimistic that a deal with the Jamaica Business Development Centre (JBDC) will help turn the heat up on their long-suffering industry.

JLP restructuring ahead - Golding
ONLY A week after assuming the role as leader of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), Bruce Golding, in his first public address, reassured party supporters, at the West Portland constituency conference on Sunday, that the first hurdle has been conquered.

CARICOM, EU to discuss new sugar policy
STAKEHOLDERS from the sugar industries of several Caribbean Community (CARICOM) states, including Jamaica, are expected to meet with European Union (EU representatives in Trinidad next Monday to discuss aid to buffer the effects of pending sugar reform...