Environmental problems affecting children are reversible ­ PAHO/WHO
THE MAJORITY of man-made environmental problems that impede healthy development in children are reversible, and diseases associated with poor water supply, sanitation and hygiene can be prevented.

Hanover PC moves to clear blocked drains
HANOVER: THE HANOVER Parish Council has pumped nearly half million dollars in an ongoing drain cleaning programme in Lucea aimed at clearing clogged drains caused by improper garbage disposal.

Closed Season for lobster
THE 2003 CLOSED Season for lobster started on April 1, and will end on June 30.

Labour Ministry to take action against in-house scam artist
THE MINISTRY of Labour and Social Security is promising to take strong action against one of its employees who reportedly fleeced almost 100 people by promising them non-existent jobs...

Rate talks block Eastern Caribbean agreement - C&W
DIGICEL AND Cable & Wireless (C&W) are still discussing rates for their customers to use each other's systems in the Eastern Caribbean, according to a statement from C&W yesterday.

Community policing the way forward - OCP adviser
DAVE PURDY, newly-appointed adviser to the Office of the Commissioner of Police (OCP), says if community policing is done the right way, it could have a greater impact on crime in Jamaica.

Tourism officials concerned over meagre budget allocation
CITING WHAT they call the roller-coaster nature of the foreign exchange market, tourism officials have expressed concern about the $1.66 billion Government has earmarked for the industry.

Stalemate at MoBay abattoir
WESTERN BUREAU: DESPITE A recent repair job costing over J$2 million in works, there is still no clear indication when the Montego Bay abattoir, which was ordered close by the St. James Health Department last July, will be reopened.