Labour Ministry exploring low-skilled job areas in Canada
THE GOVERNMENT is exploring the possibility of expanding the Overseas Employment Programme into non-traditional areas in Canada.

Bandwagon effect? PSOJ's lockdown plan gets widespread support
THE MONTEGO Bay and Negril Chambers of Commerce are supporting the Private Sector Organisation Of Jamaica (PSOJ)'s call for a shutdown of commercial activities next Wednesday in protest against the nation's spiralling crime rate.

Heritage Trust to submit guidelines on downtown Kingston plans
THE JAMAICA National Heritage Trust (JNHT) will take a decision on whether to press forward with plans to designate downtown Kingston a protected heritage site come July.

Police to hold mass meeting on salary issue Tuesday
WITH SALARY negotiations with the government reduced to a virtual stalemate, the Police Federation will be holding a mass meeting with its 700 members on Tuesday, The Gleaner has learnt. Negotiations did not resume yesterday as were expected.

Golding to name his shadow cabinet soon
JAMAICA LABOUR Party (JLP) leader, Bruce Golding is expected shortly to announce his shadow cabinet, which analysts say should include key party functionaries who helped to propel him into the leadership position.

Resource problems hampering CAPE
SIX YEARS after the introduction of the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) in high schools, some teachers and students are still having problems accessing books and other materials.