Sigma merging
SIGMA INVESTMENT Management Systems (SIMS), one of the country's largest fund managers, yesterday said it intended to merge with Manufacturers Merchant Bank (MMB), the island's fourth biggest trader in foreign exchange.

Kings House gate gets makeover

THE IRON gate at the Hope Road entrance to Kings House, the Governor-General's official residence, which was taken down last year, is being repaired at the works yard of West Indies Home Contractors Limited (WIHCON) in Portmore, St. Catherine.

Residents protest slaying of DC
OLD HARBOUR, St. Catherine: RESIDENTS OF Old Harbour on Wednesday took to the streets demanding that the killer of the 34-year-old district constable Derrick Roberts be held and brought to justice.

Health ministry targets adolescents in smoking campaign
THE MINISTRY of Health says that it is targeting adolescents through its anti-tobacco smoking exhibit mounted on Tuesday at the Sovereign Centre, Hope Road, St. Andrew. "The use of tobacco can lead to nicotine addiction, tobacco-related illnesses and...

Motion tabled to debate sugar industry
GOVERNMENT BACKBENCHER Ronald Thwaites Member of Parliament for Central Kingston wants the House of Representatives to debate the profitability of the sugar industry. The Private Member's Motion tabled in the House on Tuesday, comes amidst current...