Institute of Jamaica introduces Xmas cards
THE INSTITUTE of Jamaica has introduced local cards promoting Jamaican Christmas for the upcoming Yuletide season.

Taxi operator killed
STEER TOWN, St. Ann: TAXI OPERATOR Linval Watkis, 36, was slain by gunmen Sunday night during an apparent robbery attempt.

University Hospital gets cash injection
THE JAMAICA Broilers Group has contributed $3 million toward the construction of two Operating Theatres and an eight-bed Intensive Care Unit at the University Hospital.

Swimming instructor murdered in Portmore
WAYNE ANGUIN had completed washing his car and was in the process of picking up his sister to attend church on Sunday night, but he never made it.

PM pledges own land for educational facility
PRIME MINISTER P.J. Patterson has announced his intention to donate family property, which he owns in his home community of Dias in Hanover, for the construction of an educational institution for residents of the area.

Aid coming for agri sector
RUNAWAY BAY, St. Ann: THE CANADIAN International Development Agency (CIDA) has launched a new development programme that will triple financial assistance to Jamaica's agricultural sector.

Man held on carnal abuse rap
SPANISH TOWN, St. Catherine: OMAR BARRETT, 24-year-old labourer of Homestead, St. Catherine, is now in the custody of the Spanish Town Police, charged with carnal abuse.

Three St Ann students get scholarships
OCHO RIOS, St. Ann: THE ST. Ann Friends for Education Trust has offered financial assistance to three needy students in the parish to help fund the first year of their high school education.