J'cans eating controversial foods
Jamaicans are eating foods altered by scientific methods without their knowledge, exposing themselves to possible illnesses, according to observers of the process

All calm at the prison - Prescod

Calm has been restored to the St. Catherine District Prison, following disturbances at the facility last week in which at least 76 prisoners were beaten by warders and soldiers.

Comprehensive high schools seek parity
WESTERN BUREAU - The Association of Principals and Vice-principals of Comprehensive High Schools is not planning to team up with the body that represents their counterparts at the traditional high schools just yet.

Gov't unloads some education chores
The Government is unburdening itself of some aspects of early childhood education, opting to be regulator and administrator rather than being main provider.

Drug alert for 'Ecstasy'
The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) is on the alert for a synthetic mind-altering drug known as "Ecstasy".