FREEZE! - Gov't imposes temporary hold on all promotions above the rank of Inspector in police force
IN WHAT is widely regarded as an unprecedented move, the Government has instructed the Police Services Commission to place a temporary freeze on all promotions above the rank of Inspector in the police force.

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Ocho Rios calls for more security
JLP warns delegates
Floating hotels - Cruise ships asked to house Cricket World Cup fans
UK airline returns to Jamaica
New plan for Kgn Harbour
Cases against cops postponed

More taxes being collected
JAMAICANS HAVE been paying up their tax arrears but not at the rate that the Inland Revenue Department had hoped.

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PM SPEAKS ON THE STATE OF EDUCATION - PT II - Concerns about the education system
NIC rep clears air on blocked drains
Tacky High wins debating competition
How science can help Jamaica
Church on the Rock celebrates 19 years
Absences stall Rights of Spouses Act

Carib Cement seeks US$100m for expansion
CARIBBEAN CEMENT is seeking US$100 million to invest in expanding its operations here in Jamaica. The company aims to concentrate on satisfying the local market before considering exporting though it now services the spot market.

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Scotia Building Society targets competitors
WI Pulp and Paper to pay off small shareholders - ...and looks to de-list from the JSE
Courts introduces Ready Finance credit card
New US$ indexed bond will protect foreign exchange rate
Dehring Bunting & Golding's profits continue to rise
'Cutting off your nose to spite your face'
MultiLink withdrawals expected to jump to $2.2b in December
Private sector participation in trade negotiations

Uncertainty surrounds Taylor's back injury
THE EXTENT of paceman Jerome Taylor's injury is still shrouded in mystery and he could be forced to miss the remainder of the African (Zimbabwe and South Africa) tour.

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West Indies in trouble
Powell on the rebound
Is Taylor's injury the JCA's fault?
Let's really make World Cup 2007 the best ever
Public golf facility launched
Supa Lei to atone in the 9th race

Juggling Gov't finances
THE GOVERNMENT'S problem in finding cash to pay its bills seems to be getting worse as more and more ministries and departments join the delinquent ranks.

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Saying the course
Youth and agriculture ­ Part II
Obeah in Montego Bay

Ja may sink the CCJ ship
THE EDITOR, Sir: AS A Jamaican national, I am concerned about Jamaica's place in contemporary Caribbean history. It was my countrymen and women's vote on federation 'No', - September 19, 1961 ­ that sank the federal ship of state.

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Educator extraordinaire
Disrespect!
Investigative journalism at its best
Error in judgement
NTCS buses not a problem
English deteriorating in Jamaica
Bad roads a nuisance
Overseas votes are needed
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A satisfying end to 'Matrix'
THE CROWD gathered outside The Palace Cineplex, Sovereign Centre, and the disgruntled many inside and outside the cinema on Wednesday morning were a clear indication that Palace Cineplex might not truly understand their product.

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A Gentleman in the reggae world
Fulford displays wardrobe
Take seven with Sandy
A century for Panama!