Tourism interests see bright winter season
EARLY INDICATIONS are that the winter tourist season has not been severely affected by Hurricane Ivan, says Godfrey Dyer, president of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA).

New certification for agri produce
THE JAMAICA Agricultural Society (JAS) has accelerated its efforts to encourage world-class quality in agricultural production through a new certification programme with the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ).

Christian group targets students - Aims for healthy lifestyle choices and leadership skills in teenagers
APPROXIMATELY 2,000 students in 200 high schools and 20 tertiary institutions are being targeted for leadership and life skills training.

Sandals lifts same-sex ban - 'Heterosexual' no longer in advertisements
THE SANDALS hotel chain, which since 2001 has enforced a ban on same-sex couples, yesterday released a statement saying the company has decided to remove the word 'heterosexual' from all its advertising.

Bars on high alert - Popular watering holes targeted by gunmen
CONSTANTINE BAILEY has enjoyed having a drink at various bars in Kingston for over 24 years.