Roadblock rage - One killed in anti-tax protests - Students and workers affected
ONE MAN was killed, 19 persons were arrested and thousands stranded yesterday as taxi men staged an islandwide protest demonstration against increased taxes and fines imposed since the beginning of the year.
GLEANER HONOUR AWARDEE: ART AND CULTURE - David Boxer: a portrait of true artistic brilliance
The prestigious Gleaner Honour Award will be presented next week. Today we continue profiles of category winners. Dr. David Boxer is the winner in the arts and culture category.
Amos ready to take on MoBay criminals
WESTERN BUREAU: POLICE SUPERINTENDENT Newton Amos, the new commanding officer for St. James, says he is ready to tackle Montego Bay's crime problem and intends to take a "zero-tolerance" approach to investigating homicides.
Big price hike for fertilisers
THE PRICE of fertilisers manufactured by Antilles Chemical Company will be increased effective today, January 7.
Britain to make visa decision this week
BRITAIN IS likely to make a decision later this week as to whether it will impose visa restrictions for Jamaicans travelling to that country.
Wynter's funeral tomorrow
FUNERAL SERVICES for Hector Wynter, O.J., former Editor-in-Chief of The Gleaner, will be held at the Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church, Old Hope Road, St. Andrew, tomorrow at 2 p.m.
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