Hospital fee scam - Health facilities illegally overcharge patients
A government-commissioned report on the performance of the health sector has revealed that several financially-strapped hospitals and clinics were breaking the law by overcharging their patients.
PNP slips among registered voters
THE governing People's National Party (PNP) has experienced a six per cent slip in favourable opinion among registered voters, according to a Gleaner-commissioned Bill Johnson poll.
Lawrence threatens legal action against Contractor General
Dr. Vin Lawrence, the former head of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), has accused Contractor General Greg Christie of damaging his reputation. Yesterday Dr. Lawrence threatened to take legal action in response to allegations...
Jamaica embracing solar power
Solar energy has taken a long time to gain popularity in Jamaica. At last count. there were just 7,000 units on the island. But recently, in the form of solar water heaters (SWH), interest has grown. SWHs are also zero-rated for GCT...
Cabinet group calls for increased spending on science, technology
The head of the Cabinet body responsible for science and technology policy is calling on Government to increase spending on the sector to stimulate economic growth. Currently, spending on science by Government represents 0.3 per cent...
Jury tampering aborts murder trial
The murder trial of 35-year-old businessman Stephen Grant, of Queen Hill, St. Andrew, which began on October 30, was aborted yesterday because of jury tampering. Mr. Justice Lloyd Hibbert discharged the 11-member jury...
No evidence taxi drivers targeted by criminals - police
Despite the killings of at least 25 taxi drivers over the past 18 months, police intelligence does not suggest the group is being targeted. Instead, investigations have suggested that some of the illegal operators are linked directly or indirectly...
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