Crime units useless - Smith
OPPOSITION SPOKESMAN on National Security Derrick Smith has expressed hope that the announced anti-kidnapping unit will serve its purpose in the light of what he suggested were a host of failed anti-crime initiatives...

Eighty-nine Customs officers graduate from new programme
EIGHTY-NINE Customs officers graduated on Wednesday from the new line officers programme at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Finance and Planning's National Heroes Circle office.

US embassy announces new procedures
THE CONSULAR section of the United States Embassy in Kingston has announced the implementation of inkless digital 'finger scanning' for all non-immigrant visa applicants beginning on June 1.

Drug trafficking in Caribbean (Pt III)
The following are highlights from the March 2004 International Narcotics Strategy Report of the U.S. State Department's Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of illicit drug activities in the various countries of the Caribbean.

Salt Spring under tight watch
WESTERN BUREAU: THE MONTEGO Bay police have increased their surveillance in Salt Spring and the neighbouring community of Quarrie in St. James, following a recent upsurge in shootings, robberies and housebreaking in the two communities.

UHWI expansion project nearing completion
ONE OF the largest expansion projects in the University Hospital of the West Indies' (UHWI) history is nearing completion, thanks to the efforts of over 100 corporate, public and individual donors.

Civic Assn to deal with rat problem
THE NEW Kingston Civic Association, with the assistance of property owners/ operators, will be installing garbage receptacles in the business district by next week as it moves to ensure better garbage disposal in the area...