Gov't too slow against crime - Civic leaders lament snail's pace of getting resources
WESTERN BUREAU: THE SNAIL'S pace of the government's acquisition of technology and resources to bolster anti-narcotics and gun-contraband programmes is retarding the police in crime-fighting.

The stress of policing
THE TRAUMA and stress of policing what some see as elements of an increasingly confrontational Jamaican public, are taking an emotional toll on some members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

Water shortage
THE NATIONAL Water Commission (NWC) and the Ministry of Water and Housing have issued water-scarcity warnings and conservation directives, as the extensive dry season continues to affect water supply.

Staff cuts likely at JUTC
A RESULT of the increases in bus fares which were announced yesterday by Robert Pickersgill, Minister of Water and Housing, will be a 0.9 per cent movement in the Consumer Price Index...

Police baffled by missing persons
AN AVERAGE of one person a day has been reported missing since the beginning of August, the police say. They say they are baffled by the reports.