Gang buster, Security minister vows to disrupt criminal networks
THE POLICE are going to be given additional powers to target gangsters as part of increased efforts to disrupt criminal gangs.
- Deported Muslim cleric arrives home, Investigators place al-Faisal under their microscope
- Tanker collision causes major scare, Screaming passengers spared the worst
- More kudos for JUTC hero
- Bingham's attorneys hail AG's decision in extradition matter
- Civilian force coming - Nelson
- Renewed calls for revision of Noise Abatement Act
- Invest in alternative energy sources - Moss-Solomon
- Farewell to fallen 'soldiers' in Haiti
- Finally, Homeowners receive land titles
- Police beef up crime-fighting efforts
PNP thrilled at former PM Patterson's appointment
The People's National Party (PNP) has welcomed the decision of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to appoint former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson as its representative on the committee organising the international conference for the reconstruction of Haiti.
- Jamaicans making their mark in UNDP
- Crown rests in Proctor trial
- Eye-care centre opens - More Jamaicans to get free eye-care services
- RGD rolls out new telephone system
- 'You have to take ownership'
- Across the nation
Tufton urges investmentsin agriculture
Dr Christopher Tufton, the minister of agriculture, is urging more private interests in invest in the sector. "The time is right for the private sector to invest in agriculture because of proven returns in certain sectors, and good opportunities are now available...
Hinds leads Ja recovery
FOURSQUARE, Barbados (CMC):Brandon Bess distinguished himself with career-best figures, but had to share the spotlight with Wavell Hinds, as reigning champions and leaders Jamaica recovered from an early stumble against Guyana in the WICB regional...
- Stunning collapse brings swift end to George's
- Reno, Seba to clash in final
- Girlz face must-win encounter
- The Guardian's a safe bet
- Shelly lifting spirits at Wolmer's
- In your neighbourhood
- Santos, JDF psyched up for battle
- SPORTS BRIEFS
- Central Hurdles, Relays to set off MILO Grand Prix
- Clijsters out, Henin advances
- Hyde, Wildish led the way in showjumping
- Brazilians want Ronaldinho back in national team
- Table tennis boss targets youths
- Foster looking forwardto another good year
- Moo-Young expects some tough battles
- Eight schools aim for chess quarter-finals
Let's have an honest debate on crime
A Manchester letter writer to this newspaper has suggested that a full debate on the crime situation is urgently needed and should be accorded top priority by the Jamaican Parliament at this time.
LETTER OF THE DAY: The predicament of investors in gov't bonds
The Editor, Sir:The Government has shown nothing but poor financial management skills and a poor appreciation for financial planning in their handling of the country's affairs.
- Prayer and national challenges
- Let's be humane
- Take them and we become Haiti
- That devastating petrol tax
- Cash for gold?
- The onus on students sitting exams
- NOTE-WORTHY
Rocksteady pioneer Nerlin Taitt dead
Nerlin 'Lynn' Taitt, the Trinidadian guitarist many musicologists credit with the birth of rocksteady, has died. The WACK 90.1 radio station in Trinidad reported on its website that he passed away at age 75 on Wednesday in Montreal, Canada.
UNMUFFLED: Rear-end gas: Tooting too loudly can be really expensive
Dear Mario: I am a gainfully employed professional. I have lusted at fast cars for as far back as I can remember. I bought my dream car three years ago. As anyone in this hobby/sport can tell, it is very expensive.
JSA/CASE is
100!
The past students of the former Jamaica School of Agriculture and its successor, the College of Arts Science and Education, will jointly host the 100th anniversary activities of the prestigious institution this year.The celebrations fittingly kicked...
As real as it gets - Mannequins are chic, well-defined, sexier than ever
They tantalise you as you traipse gingerly in those one-size-too-small wedge heels and woo you with an irresistible top or outfit that triggers oh-my-God screams and convince you to swipe your credit card now and suffer a migraine over mountains of debt later.
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