Seaga backs Peralto
LEADER OF the Jamaica Labour Party, Edward Seaga has backed party chairman, Senator Ryan Peralto on his decision to secure a patent to the electronic voting system which is being developed to prevent electoral fraud in Jamaica. Mr. Seaga said that Mr....

Congressman apologises for 'slavery' slur
A UNITED States Congressman has called for a retraction of a story, aired on an affiliate of the ABC network, which claimed that Jamaica had an active underground slave trade. Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (11th District, New Jersey) said in a letter.

Transport Minister vows to plug licence loopholes
THE TRANSPORT and Works Ministry says it is determined to plug loopholes that allow people to acquire drivers' licences by fraudulent means. "Too many people are driving fraudulently," said Minister Dr. Peter Phillips. "They cannot drive and have gotten.

Port Antonio tackling traffic congestion
PORT ANTONIO, Portland: THE PROBLEM of traffic congestion in the resort town of Port Antonio was a central topic of discussion at last Thursday's general meeting of the Portland Parish Council.

New public passenger bus service for MoBay
A NEW public passenger bus service was introduced in Montego Bay recently by the Ministry of Transport and Works. The service represents the first step by the Ministry to institute a streamlined public passenger bus service in the city.