The Queen says 'No' to Rastas - But they plan appeal to United Nations
QUEEN ELIZABETH II has rejected a claim from Jamaican Rastafarians for compensation for slavery, and repatriation to Africa.

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Auditor-General clears Thwaites
Backlog of 112 murder cases 'frightening', says judge
Burning pleasure boat scares cruise trippers
Ganja find at Port Bustamante - Containers could have over 3,500 lb
Jamaican makes safe landing on Florida road

Community development takes centre stage
A RENEWED emphasis is being placed on community development and empowerment, according to Robert Bryan, executive director of the Social Development Commission (SDC).

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Newcastle moments
Devon House to be restored by May
Computers for civil registry
International university confab on at UWI, UTech
Quick reference guide - non-immigrant visas
NWU dissociates itself from VP's statement
PSOJ, security forces to hold 'phone-in' session
Old birth certificates still valid ­ RGD
Literacy conference on from Jan 7-9

Consumers confident - Business confidence slips while consumers go on spending spree
BUSINESS CONFIDENCE in the economy has slipped marginally in the fourth quarter of 2002, with expectations that things will worsen for Jamaica over the coming year.

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Lascelles post profits of over $1 billion
Securicor Ja - Changing the perception of security guards
How to get funding for your business
Gaming bodies see no problem with the new BGLC Board
PSOJ's New Year Message
FirstCaribbean Bank completes rights offering

MLS players in Boyz squad
TECHNICAL director Carl Brown has invited US Major League Soccer (MLS) professionals Andy Williams, Tyrone Marshall and Craig Ziadie in his 22-man training squad announced on Monday to prepare for Sunday's friendly international against Barbados.

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Carreras Awards - a parade of the best
Wadadah hit hard by JFF
Holness back to boost Windalco
Puma picks Dowdie, Hemmings

Protest by disruption
The islandwide taxi protest is yet another demonstration of crude behaviour doing damage to a nation already in deep economic distress.

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The challenge of devaluation
Life after sugar

Bring on the visas for the UK
THE EDITOR, Sir: I AM very glad to hear that the British government, might impose a condition that Jamaicans should need a visa to come to the UK.

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Clarification on US visa procedures
Tribute to a gentleman and radio pioneer
When teachers are unmarried and pregnant
Concerning dining preferences
A plot written by Marie Antoinette
Make Jamaica the integrity capital

Bounty Killer nominated for 2002 Grammy Award
FREDDIE MCGREGOR, Capleton, Bounty Killer, Lee 'Scratch' Perry and Alpha Blondy have been nominated for this year's Grammy awards, which will be presented in February.

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A dazzling array of musicians on the 'Fault Line'

TOBACCO INDUSTRY Is deception the name of the game?
Choosing profit over people...

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Health Ministry: Jamaica is targeted
Sorrel and ginger