Gov't to drop 'Lift-Up Jamaica' - Community-based jobs project a casualty of budget cuts
IN AN effort to keep its budget tight, the Government has decided to abandon "Lift-Up Jamaica", its community-based employment programme.
Lay off Highway 2000 project, PM warns extortionists
PRIME MINISTER P.J. Patterson yesterday warned people with extortion on their mind to lay off the Highway 2000 project.
JTA to decide on wage proposal Saturday
IF GOVERNMENT accepts the recommendations from consulting firm, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, there will be a $2 billion increase in the total wage bill for teachers for the 2002-2004 contract period, sources say.
Councillors blast Atkins - Mayor under fire for transferring Poor Relief Dept to Social Security Ministry
TEMPERS FLARED between councillors and Kingston's Mayor Marie Atkins at a Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) Council meeting yesterday.
Internal Affairs probing cops accused of corruption
THE JAMAICA Constabulary's Internal Affairs Division is investigating allegations against 11 police personnel who are accused of corruption.
The summing-up begins Judge advises jury to decide on the facts
MISS JUSTICE Kay Beckford began summing up to the jury yesterday at the trial of the three persons who are charged with murdering Shirley Playfair, 60-year-old attorney-at-law.
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