Lawyer search revised
THE GOVERNMENT yesterday revised its policy of searching lawyers visiting their clients at the island's penal facilities, including the maximum security Horizon Remand Centre on Spanish Town Road, Kingston.
Seaga exit plus for JLP
THE VAST majority of Jamaicans islandwide have welcomed the recent announcement by Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Leader Edward Seaga that he will finally step down after 15 consecutive years in political opposition.
Final CCJ Bills passed
THE FINAL two of three Bills to allow the establishment of the much debated Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) were passed in the House of Representatives yesterday despite passionate Opposition arguments...
Visiting dental team slowed by Customs
WESTERN BUREAU: AFTER EXPERIENCING difficulties clearing their medical supplies, visiting dentists who are in the island to provide free dental care to inner-city communities...
New home for Falmouth police
STAKEHOLDERS IN the town of Falmouth, Trelawny, have identified a temporary home for the Falmouth Police Station which was given a 30-day closure notice by the health department to correct unsanitary conditions...
Marine life at risk in Port Royal
MARLON HIBBERT, marine scientist at the Port Royal Marine Laboratory, is concerned about tons of rubbish which have been floating into the Port Royal mangrove swamp and affecting the marine life there.
Stricter measures for permits
THE MINISTRY of Labour and Social Security will be strengthening its investigative capabilities in order to better monitor applicants who are granted work permits for a specific period of time in the country.
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