Crime ripping society apart (Pt 2)
Violent crimes constitute one of the greatest social problems facing Jamaica at this time. Two years ago, the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of the West Indies (UWI)...

Stern set to replace Stone as JLP caretaker
JAMAICA LABOUR Party delegates are supporting Michael Stern as replacement caretaker for North West Clarendon when Clifton Stone steps down.

National ID validity concerns Lawrence Tavern residents
RESIDENTS OF Lawrence Tavern in St. Andrew have expressed concern about the validity of their national identifications cards.

Healing mood in Flankers
WESTERN BUREAU: A SOLEMN Commissioner of Police, Francis Forbes, and a weary Minister of National Security, Peter Phillips, bowed their heads in prayer for the traumatised family of dead taxi driver, David Bacchas.

New port Act coming with tougher rules
WESTERN BUREAU: IN A bid to thwart contraband activities and bolster security standards at the island's ports, the Ministry of National Security is drafting the Port Security Act, and the preparation of that legislation is far advanced.

St Elizabeth Homecoming celebrates 10th anniversary
WESTERN BUREAU: THE ST. Elizabeth Homecoming Foundation (SEHF) is to launch its 10th Anniversary Celebration with a Thanksgiving Service at the St. John's Parish Church on Sunday.

Westmoreland PC seeks site to erect animal pound
THE WESTMORELAND Parish Council is searching for a site in the Sheffield area to house the animal pound for the parish.