Labour Ministry steps in to avert JPSCo strike
THE MINISTRY of Labour and Social Security has stepped into the job evaluation dispute threatening operations at the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPSCo), by calling an emergency conciliatory meeting for Monday morning.

US visa applicants required to show proof of payment
AS OF December 1 all applicants for US non-immigrant visas must show that they have made the US$100 payment before their applications are accepted and processed.

PAHO honours 'Heroes of Health'
AS PART of its centennial celebrations, the Pan-American Health Organisation (PAHO) honoured 15 outstanding medical practitioners, nurses, surgeons, researchers and institutions for their contributions to health care on Thursday night...

Vendors sign pact to maintain order
A MEMORANDUM of understanding has been signed between the two main bodies representing downtown vendors, and plans are afoot to have meetings with troubled communities in the area to resolve law and order issues.