Public sector downsizing to cut costs - PM appoints team to examine restructuring proposals
THE GOVERNMENT has appointed a team to examine the merger and closure of some of its existing agencies, as part of a restructuring drive to improve cost efficiency, Prime Minister P. J. Patterson disclosed yesterday.

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JTA issues ultimatum
J$ surges past 53:1
JPSCo urges customers, 'Let's talk'
Lawyers take search protest to Gordon House
Seaga slams PM's 'wish list'

Tourism master plan closer to being a reality
WESTERN BUREAU: THE LONG-AWAITED Tourism Master Plan for Sustainable Development will be one step closer to implementation when it is sent to the National Development Council next month.

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Seaga blasts Gov't about solving the debt problem
Anthony Irons appointed senior advisor to Simpson Miller
Broadcasting Commission reprimands HOT 102
Quality of food products must be assured, says Ministry official
CASE launches Bachelor of Technology programme
PM offers condolences to families of astronauts
Tryall residents appeal for help with sewer

Bush budget includes US$1.5 trillion tax cuts
WASHINGTON, (Reuters): IN ADDITION to a proposed economic stimulus plan that will slash dividend taxes, President George W. Bush's budget includes a broad array of tax cuts...

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US demand a lifeline for trade partners

Ja, Leewards in tame draw
THE VALLEY, CMC: JAMAICA AND the Leewards Islands played out a tame draw in their first round Carib Beer 2003 Cricket Series match, which turned out to be primarily a first innings encounter at the Ronald Webster Park yesterday.

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Two hit Pools jackpot
Good Carib Beer start by Jamaica
Chanderpaul leads the way

Downtown re-development
JUST OVER a month ago, a working group was appointed by the Prime Minister to design a plan for the re-development of downtown Kingston.

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Our 'Military-Police'
Church Football League at 20
Reforming Local Gov't

A most serious trespass
THE EDITOR, Sir: I USE this medium to voice my concern regarding the recent raid on the offices of two attorneys-at-law reportedly under the cloak of The Mutual Assistance (Criminal Matters) Act.

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Mourning with Americans
One love
Are Blue Cross cards invalid?
Don't forget your best asset
Great road improvement
One good cop

Ushering in 'The Year of the Sheep'
THERE WAS hardly an available seat at the Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA) headquarters on Old Hope Road on Sunday evening, where members of the Chinese community, well-wishers and friends turned out in droves to ring in the New Year.

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Radio Mona keeps 'growing the mind'
Long wait for Beenie
Smokey Robinson's showmanship a hit

ZIM improves global container service
CONSISTENT WITH its commitment to constantly improve its services, Zim Israel Navigation Company recently commenced direct calls at the ports of Ningbo in China, and Colon in Panama.

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EU safety demands go global
Customs Information Fair seeks to increase awareness