Dunlop Corbin is tops for 2002 - Region gets chance to elect own Council reps
DUNLOP CORBIN Communications yesterday received the Gleaner Company's 2002 top billing award for the highest volume of advertisements placed in the company's various publications last year.

Med techs get support as local hospitals reel
THERE ARE signs of growing support for Government medical technologists, who stayed home again yesterday despite Government's threats of court action if they do not resume work.

Police Force awards 16 scholarships
THE JAMAICA Constabulary Force (JCF) yesterday awarded 16 scholarships, valued at a total of $220,000, to 16 high school students living across inner-city communities. "The scholarships are each worth $15,000 and will cover the cost of tuition and books.

'Crime is down' - Forbes: More work to be done
THERE HAS been a reduction in major crimes committed across the island since the start of the year, Police Commissioner Francis Forbes reported yesterday. Forty-two persons have been killed violently up to Sunday.

Boat murder case off until end of March
WESTERN BUREAU: THE TRIAL of Montego Bay businessman, Francis 'Deon' Young, who is facing two counts of murders, hit a snag in the St. James Circuit Court yesterday as the prosecution requested additional statements from the police for the court's files.