Pickersgill to act as PM

THE HON. Robert Pickersgill formally changed his Cabinet portfolio yesterday from Mining and Energy to Transport and Works, and The Gleaner understands that today, a rather prestigious feather is to be put in his cap. He is to be appointed to act as...

Seaga's lawyers quit enquiry

LAWYERS REPRESENTING JLP Leader Edward Seaga and Councillor Desmond McKenzie of the Tivoli Gardens Division, say they will take no further part in the Commission of Enquiry probing the July 7 to 10 incidents in West Kingston which left 27 people dead.

Ja on alert for West Nile Virus

THE MINISTRY of Health is on heightened alert for the West Nile Virus (WNV), after a Cayman man was admitted to hospital last month with viral encephalitis, Health Minister John Junor told Parliament Tuesday. "Should this diagnosis be laboratory...

Attack on student shocks JC's principal

FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD Jamaica College student Davian Myrie, remained in a stable condition at the University Hospital of the West Indies yesterday after undergoing emergency surgery to repair his intestines. His vital organs remained intact. "It's a total...

NWC offers assistance loans
THE NATIONAL Water Commission (NWC) is seeking to lend over $500 million to persons in Ocho Rios, Montego Bay and Negril to assist in covering the expenses of connecting to the new wastewater schemes in those communities. The funds are being provided...

Detainee accuses cops of corruption, abuse
BLACK RIVER: RESIDENT MAGISTRATE Sharon George has ordered an investigation into allegations of corruption and abuse as well as negligence on the part of police officers at the Black River lock-up.