Gov't in dark on spy unit - Civilian head of group fired
THE INTELLIGENCE unit operating at 62 Lady Musgrave Road, St. Andrew, and which was headed by a civilian (Roderick "Jimmy" McGregor) had been set up without the Government's knowledge, Prime Minister P.J. Patterson told...

JARS exceeds targets
THE RECENTLY established Jamaica Refuelling Services Limited (JARS) has already pulled in more than US$2 million in revenue in its first six months and has exceeded initial two-year sales targets. JARS is a joint venture between Jamaica's state...

'Women more conscious about health issues'
MORANT BAY, St. Thomas: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of the Bureau of Women's Affairs Dr. Glenda Simms has expressed concern over the limited number of men in Jamaica who are seeking medical care for their illnesses.

Junor proposes public health fund

WESTERN BUREAU: THE MINISTRY of Health is proposing the creation of a public health fund which, if approved, could increase the tax on cigarettes and liquor.

US hotels want more Jamaican workers

FIFTEEN RESORTS in Mackinaw City, Michigan in the US have indicated they will need additional Jamaican hotel workers under the Hospitality (H2B) Programme. This was noted recently by Labour and Social Security Minister Donald Buchanan.