'Convict corrupt Gov't officials' - US report says dishonest J'can high-level officers are not prosecuted
The United States Government has sharply criticised Jamaican authorities for their inability to prosecute high-ranking government officials who are involved in corruption.In its International Narcotics Control Strategy...
Pressure mounts on drug smugglers
With mounting pressure building against the narcotics trade at the island's ports of entry, drug smugglers have returned to their old method of fixing canisters of compressed ganja to commercial vessels docked across the island.
Messages against violence for Peace Day
Following the linking of arms to form a 'human chain' at the culmination of peace marches at 7:00 p.m. at the Urban Development Corporation car park downtown Kingston, on Peace Day, March 6, participants are expected to observe a moment's silence to recognise those who have been affected by violence.
St Ann Mayor freed of gun charge
ST. ANN'S BAY, St. Ann: Mayor of St. Ann's Bay, Delroy Giscombe, was freed of criminal charges yesterday during a special sitting of the Gun Court held at the St. Ann's Bay Courthouse.
PM jets into Europe to meet leaders
Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller left the island Thursday evening for a one-week official visit to Europe.According to Lincoln Robinson, press secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Mrs. Simpson Miller's travel to Europe will include engagements in England, Belgium, Spain and Switzerland.
Regional disaster recovery facility welcome - ODPEM
Ronald Jackson, acting director general of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), has welcomed the establishment of the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk InsuranceFacility (CCRIF) for the region.
Ten accused in MoBay lotto scam offered bond
The 10 persons who were arrested and charged last month in connection with the multimillion-dollar lottery scam operating out of Montego Bay have been granted bail.Resident Magistrate Judith Pusey yesterday granted the five...
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