Hurricanes, sea level rise threats to tourism
TOURISM, THE region's main income earner, is at risk of being devastated by hurricanes and sea level rise linked to global warming and climate change, environmental scientist Marlene Attzs has warned.

Local tests for West Nile Virus Bird population to be checked
HEALTH MINISTER John Junor disclosed yesterday that further tests will be done on the local bird population to determine whether the potentially lethal West Nile Virus has reached the island.

C&WJ denies reluctance on interconnection
CABLE AND Wireless Jamaica (C&WJ) has denied suggestions by the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) that it was apparently reluctant to encourage interconnection with new licensed carriers in the recently liberalised market.

Jury convicts three of murder
THREE PERSONS were convicted yesterday of the murder of 60-year-old attorney-at-law, Shirley Playfair. Miss Justice Kay Beckford has put off sentencing until today.

Saddam toppled - As Baghdad falls to US forces
BAGHDAD (Reuters): SADDAM HUSSEIN'S rule over Iraq collapsed yesterday as United States troops swept into the heart of Baghdad and helped jubilant residents celebrate by toppling a huge statue of their ousted leader...