Crime rate drops
THE PAST two weeks in Jamaica have been less bloody than usual as the incidence of murders took a significant nosedive from a weekly figure of 42 murders six weeks ago to 18 last week and 19 a fortnight ago.
Many Jamaicans still ignorant of CCJ's role
A SIGNIFICANT number of Jamaicans have remained in the dark on the controversial Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), despite considerable national coverage and intense public discussion on the issue.
Cambio dealer arrested after taking up bail offer
ADRIAN 'RUDDY' Armstrong, 48, the Montego Bay cambio operator and extradition subject, was released on bail yesterday on an order issued by a Supreme Court judge last Friday, but was arrested immediately by the police.
Teacher exodus slows
VISA-RELATED problems may have forced the New York City Board of Education to suspend international recruitment of teachers, halting the exodus of several hundred teachers annually from around the world to New York classrooms.
No decision made about Causeway toll charge
ROBERT PICKERSGILL, the Minister of Transport and Works, said no decision has been taken on the likely toll charge to traverse the new six-lane toll road across the Portmore Causeway.
Phillips rounds up strong campaign team
DR. PETER Phillips, the Minister of National Security and vice-president of the People's National Party (PNP), has secured a strong team of high-profile Cabinet ministers to support his campaign for leadership of the governing party...
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