Cabinet ministers clock millions in pricey SUVs
After 18 years in the political wilderness, the Jamaica Labour Party has returned to the helm of government with a love affair for gas-guzzling SUVs, costing taxpayers millions of dollars. And those who haven't, such as Energy Minister Clive Mullings, received equally pricey vehicles ....
Over $100m in ganja seized
Over the past four months, narcotics detectives have intercepted and safely removed more than $100 million worth of compressed ganja from the hands of drug dealers who were in the process of exporting the drug overseas. Reports are that a quantity of the drugs seized was supposed...
New road for Asia - Farming community bolstered by mining company's efforts
MANDEVILLE, Manchester:Residents of Asia are celebrating the joy of having their main road finally repaired thanks to mining company Jamalco.Asia, a small farming community nearly 20 miles to the south of Mandeville,...
Citizens curbing violence
MAY PEN, CLARENDON: Deputy superintendent in charge of operations in the Clarendon Police division, Patrick Murdock, has said, with the assistance of citizens, police are having some success in dismantling criminal gangs.Speaking at the first quarterly meeting ...
Four choices in times of trouble
In our last article, we looked at trouble. Trouble is universal. It will happen to all and sundry. We have trouble in our business, trouble in our family, trouble in our marriage, trouble in our health, and so on. No one escapes. No one is wafted on a satin pillow through life.
St James rape cases on the rise
WESTERN BUREAU: The St James police have indicated that rape is on the rise in the parish, adding that other sexual crimes, such as carnal abuse, are also becoming more prevalent.Of greatest concern is that the main victims of these crimes are girls aged 11-18 years....
Logos lures buyers from Montego Bay bookshops
WESTERN BUREAU:Book merchants in Montego Bay are concerned with the significant decrease in sales since the MV Logos II book ship docked at the Montego Freeport on April 16. "It has been like a ghost town in here since the book ship arrived and we have noticed a significant decline...
PATH, pension benefits increase
PRIME MINISTER Bruce Golding yesterday announced increased benefits under the Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), and a hike in pension allowances, in his maiden Budget presentation as head of the Government. Beginning April 1, PATH benefits ...
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