Gains made in tracing guns, says Sue Cobb
United States Ambassador Sue Cobb was the special guest at The Gleaner's Editors' Forum last week during which she answered tough questions on US relations with Jamaica. The following are excerpts from the occasion.

Businesses, crime grow in Mandeville
MANDEVILLE: THE EXPANSION of the town of Mandevile is once again raising eyebrows, as new buildings and plazas open to the public on a monthly basis.

Mike Henry wants blueprint of Air Ja's plans
OPPOSITION SPOKESMAN on Transport, Mike Henry, is urging the Government to clearly outline its plans for the national carrier, Air Jamaica. Mr. Henry, in congratulating the Government for successfully negotiating the new 'Open Skies' agreement...

3 women on conspiracy charge granted bail
CLARENDON: THREE WOMEN charged with conspiracy to defraud and public mischief were granted bail when they appeared in the May Pen Resident Magistrate's Court on Monday.

British Royal Navy Frigate to visit Ja
THE ROYAL Navy Frigate, HMS GRAFTON, will call into Jamaica between November 15 and 18. During its four months in the Caribbean, HMS GRAFTON has patrolled in operations to counter narcotics smuggling.

Davis, Ramsay appointed to tax collection board
CABINET SECRETARY Dr. Carlton Davis and Patricia Ramsay of the University of Technology (UTech), have been appointed to the board which is being established under the Companies Act to administer the CHASE fund.

PAHO's Information Chief promotes regional health
BRYNA BRENNAN, Chief of the Office of Public Information at the Pan-American Health Organisation (PAHO), the regional arm of the United Nations World Health Organisation (WHO), has been working to promote healthy lifestyle in the region.

Alpart expands apprenticeship programme
PORUS, Manchester: ALUMINA PARTNERS of Jamaica (Alpart) has opened its doors to an additional 25 industrial apprentices bringing to 92, the number enrolled at the alumina plant in Nain, St. Elizabeth.

Illegal street vending a major problem
BLACK RIVER, St. Elizabeth: ILLEGAL STREET vending is still a major problem in Black River and Santa Cruz, in spite of efforts by the St. Elizabeth Parish Council to address it.

The good and bad of Mandeville's growth
MANDEVILLE: THE EXPANSION of the town of Mandevile is once again raising eyebrows, as new buildings and plazas open to the public on a monthly basis.

Distinguished lecture series launched at UWI
THE UWI'S Faculty of Medicine on Wednesday at the Mona Visitor's Lodge, launched the inaugural Kenneth Standard Distinguished Lecture series to mark Sir Kenneth's contribution to the development of public health and primary health care in the Caribbean.

Gov't, JTA wage talks next Monday
WAGE TALKS between the Government and the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) will resume next Monday. The talks were suspended because of the October 16 general election...

Illegal vendors hit the streets
SANTA CRUZ: Illegal vendors, who sell their wares on the sidewalks of Santa Cruz main road, demonstrated in the streets of the market on Monday morning...

JFM appeal hearing begins
THE COURT of Appeal began hearing legal arguments yesterday in a case brought by the Jamaica Flour Mills (JFM) against a Full Court order that it must reinstate three workers who were made redundant in August 1999.