Patterson willing to meet with Seaga

PRIME MINISTER P.J. Patterson yeste rday said he was willing to meet with Opposition Leader Edward Seaga in an attempt to find a permanent solution to the violence plaguing sections of West Kingston. He was speaking with journalists at Jamaica House...

Mitchell to continue as MP - Until appeal against Election Court ruling is heard

ACTING SPEAKER of the House of Representatives O.T. Williams, confirmed on Tuesday that Phyllis Mitchell will continue as Member of Parliament for North East St. Catherine, despite the recent Election Court ruling handing the seat to Abe Dabdoub.

Corruption Prevention Act regulations not yet completed

THE REGULATIONS governing the Corruption Prevention Act are not yet completed, Minister of National Security and Justice, K.D. Knight, has confirmed. The Minister told The Gleaner that discussions are continuing on the regulations, which are necessary...

Gov't clarifies role of JDF in crime-fighting

DESPITE BEING given the full immunities, privileges and protection granted the police under the Defence Act, Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldiers called to arms to help quell the violence in parts of the Corporate Area will not be given the right of...

Let's Talk Life - Can we stop the violence, please!
Dear Rev, LET ME say that I am a serious reader of yours for the past few months. I totally enjoy your articles, as I find them very objective and real. I was most happy to discover that you had this new column. Many of us in the public really value...