Job racket busted
Overseas employment agencies under Gov't microscope THE HALF-WAY Tree police yesterday busted what they believe is one of several major overseas employment rackets raking in thousands of dollars from Jamaicans needing jobs.

Leaders mourn Ramsay's death
Portmore in the dumps
Immaculate, Westwood, Campion excel in CXC math, English

CAC secures millions in consumer refunds
THE CONSUMER Affairs Commission (CAC) secured more than $3.5 million in cash refunds for consumers between January and June this year. Almost half of the refunds to consumers related to automotive transactions, particularly used car dealers. There have..

Employee wins damages from Mother's for injured foot
GOVERNOR-GENERAL AWARDS RECEPIENT FOR ST ELIZABETH
Basil Bennett a real servant
BITU trying to save Victoria Banana jobs

Seaga's company sued for diving accident
A 21-YEAR-OLD woman has sued three companies including Town and Country Resorts operated by Opposition Leader Edward Seaga to recover more than $30 million for spinal injuries she suffered...

Harding opposes scaledown of missions

Campbell set to strike
MANCHESTER, England : VERONICA CAMPBELL appears set to give Jamaica's contingent here their first medal of the XVII Commonwealth Games. Campbell won her first round 100 metres heat in impressive fashion yesterday and enters today's semi-finals with the fo

Jamaica out of finals
Captain Bligh to rule

That Cara contract
THE REPORT of the Contractor-General has unearthed more details concerning the award of a contract to Cara Catering Services Ltd., for the supply of meals to inmates at the adult correctional facilities. The contract that was awarded to Cara Caterers...

Tributes pour in for Ian Ramsay

LETTER OF THE DAY:-
Volunteerism and national pride
THE EDITOR, Sir: I ALMOST missed a great opportunity to serve my country, meet a host of new and old friends, and see the best Championships in our history.

Several months before the IAAF/Coca Cola World Junior Championships, a number of us at Scotiaban

'Flaming queen' defends gay rights
Dancehall performers deserve more respect
A careless oral tradition

Sumfest Dancehall Night squeaky clean -- almost
WESTERN BUREAU: IN TERMS of profanity on-stage, Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest 2002 was a cozy afternoon tea party. Apart from a few from Foxy Brown, who came on-stage at the behest of Baby Cham, and Bounty Killer, who let a few slip almost unnoticeably, the p

OUT & AROUND

Senator wants insurance scheme for crops
GOVERNMENT SENATOR Norman Grant yesterday proposed the setting up of a National Crop (Peril) Insurance scheme to benefit small farmers affected by natural disasters, like the devastating May floods which did extensive damage to the agricultural sector...

Jamaicans invited to UK agricultural show

July 31 deadline for Emancipation Park
DEVELOPERS OF the new Emancipation Park under construction in New Kingston says the recreational facility will be "sufficiently completed" by July 31, to meet the Emancipation Day opening deadline a day later. But work will continue on the project...

NWC testing automated meter reading system
Estimated bills to be eliminated

FISHING ...the way it was
HOPETON EBANKS needs neither a boat nor bait to go fishing. Neither does Collie Honeyghon. The fishermen, like others before them in Old Wharf, St. Elizabeth, simply walk into the shallow ...

Poems for the sick and dying