Proposed cafe's opening sparks unrest
WESTERN BUREAU: A GROUP of senior citizens, who own The Garden studio apartments beside the El Greco hotel in Montego Bay, have vowed to take civil action if the hotel's management opens a cafe a few feet away from them.

Farmers call for beef ban

WESTERN BUREAU: THE BEEF Farmers Association of Jamaica has called on the government to place a temporary ban on all imports of animal and animal products that may carry the threat of the dreaded Mad Cow disease (BSE).

Braeton Optimist Club celebrates fifth anniversary
THE OPTIMIST Club of Braeton has vowed not to allow the killing of seven young men in their community to dampen their efforts in working with the youth. Lobby groups and individuals in Jamaica and abroad have been calling for answers to explain how...

Residents urged to provide quality representatives

PORTMORE, St. Catherine: PRIME MINISTER P.J. Patterson has called on residents of Portmore to provide quality local representatives who can advance community democracy and respect citizens rights.

Potato festival for April 16
MANDEVILLE, Manchester: FARMERS IN South Manchester are gearing up to participate in the potato festival slated to be held on April 16 in Mandeville. The farmers are welcoming the festival with the hope that it will revitalise interest in the local...