'Garrisons a breeding ground for violence'
THE TYPE of garrison politics that is practised in Jamaica is not seen anywhere else in the world, according to Jennifer McCoy, Carter Centre Director for Latin American and Caribbean Programme.

Pickersgill quitting
AFTER NINE years as Jamaica's Director of Tourism, Fay Pickersgill is quitting. She says she will not be available for renewal of her contract, which expires in January 2003. In preparation for demitting office, Mrs. Pickersgill will go on vacation...

Women urged to get mammograms
WOMEN, 35 years and older, are being urged to get a mammogram as the country marks World Mammography Day, today. As part of the day's activities, as well as for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Jamaica Cancer Society is inviting women who have never...

Flash flood watch lifted
A FLASH flood watch, previously in effect for low-lying and flood-prone areas of south-western parishes, was lifted yesterday morning, but more rain is coming, this time caused by a stationary front expected to move into the island today.

J'cans in US guarded on JLP's loss
SEVERAL JAMAICANS in the US have reacted "guardedly" to the outcome of the elections in Jamaica. They say they felt that the People's National Party had not won the election, but rather that the JLP had lost.