Sex offences skyrocketing
THERE IS growing concern about the jump in cases of rape and carnal abuse in Jamaica. According to the police, young men between the ages of 16 and 25 are the main perpetrators of sexual violence against women, young girls and boys.

Gov't approves permanent police post in Mtn View
GOVERNMENT IS set to deliver on its promise of a permanent command post in the midst of the violence-torn Mountain View Avenue area of eastern Kingston.

Salaries Review Committee to miss July deadline
THE PARLIAMENTARY Salaries Review Committee will miss its month-end deadline for submitting its report to Prime Minister P.J. Patterson.

Cabbie sex abuse cases increasing
THERE HAS been an increase in the number of reported cases of sexual offences committed by taxi drivers, according to the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA).

Lawmen foil MoBay heist - Cops kill 2 in daring robbery attempt
WESTERN BUREAU: THE POLICE in Montego Bay, St. James, yesterday shot and killed two gunmen, injured a third and detained a fourth, following an alleged armed robbery by the men in the parish.

Well-wishers hail Herman Ricketts
HUNDREDS OF mourners spilled on to the grounds of the Hope United Church in St. Andrew yesterday to pay tribute to former Police Commissioner Herman Ricketts.