Not us! says Police Service Commission
THE POLICE Service Commission (PSC) in responding to reports in yesterday's Gleaner, said it was not responsible for the temporary freeze. An independent body, the PSC said it had been "exploring measures which could be introduced to enable greater...

No fear in 'unsafe' building
THE MANAGERS of a six-storey building along Long Lane, St. Andrew yesterday disagreed with the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation's (KSAC) concerns that a strong earthquake could severely damage or even crumble the building.

Three get EduVision Awards
WESTERN BUREAU: SENATOR BURCHELL Whiteman, a pioneer in the development of Jamaican community colleges, former Minister of Education; Prof. Errol Miller, initiator of the Mico Foundation and historian Dr. Ruby King were presented Thursday night with...

Groups laud Child Care Act, have some concerns
THE JAMAICA Coalition on the Rights of the Child (JCRC) and other interest groups are commending the "many positive provisions" in the long-awaited Child Care and Protection Act.

No future agenda, says Samuda
KARL SAMUDA, the most controversial figure vying for the post of general secretary of the Opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), is dismissing suggestions that his entry into the race is influenced by a desire to hold sway in the decision on the future...

In defence of the police
I BELIEVE it is reasonable to say that there is no shortage of news articles or television commentaries on what's wrong with our nation's police service and more importantly what needs to be implemented to achieve positive change.