Montpelier, new home for 62 Haitian refugees
THE TRANSFER of Haitian refugees from Portland to St. James got under way Wednesday with the first of 62 travelling by bus to their new home at the old army barracks in Montpelier.

Health Ministry to rake in 1.25 billion
THE MINISTRY of Health is expecting to rake in $1.25 billion in user fees for services delivered in hospitals and health centres in the four Regional Health Authorities during the 2004/05 fiscal year.

Seaga appeals court ruling
OPPOSITION LEADER Edward Seaga is appealing against a Supreme Court ruling that he must pay $3.5 million in damages for libel to retired Deputy Commissioner of Police Leslie Harper.

Cervical cancer this month's focus
EDUCATING THE public about the dangers of cervical cancer will be the main thrust of cancer month activities to be observed during April, Cancer Awareness Momth.

MoH promotes healthy lifestyle
WESTERN BUREAU: THE MINISTRY of Health (MoH) is to focus on the impact of motor vehicle accidents and violent incidents on the nation's health care system, as part of its health promotion activities.

Low construction allocation irks Police Federation
AN ALLOCATION of $16 million in the 2004/2005 budget for the construction and repair of police stations and other buildings has left the Jamaica Police Federation frustrated.

Pomp, pageantry define Gordon House opening
JAMAICANS WERE treated to pomp and pageantry befitting monarchy during the ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House, downtown Kingston on Wednesday.