More power for cops - New law could see fingerprints taken without court order
A COMMITTEE of parliamentarians yesterday finally signed off on far-reaching legislation, which, if passed, could increase police power to fingerprint and photograph suspects without a court order.
Ministry of Health urges parents to be more proactive
THE MINISTRY of Health is asking pa rents and guardians to be vigilant in caring for their children's health following reports that within the last two months 120 youngsters have been admitted to hospitals with viral meningitis.
Agri minister lauds cane cutters
DESPITE THE fair-sized turnout, only three cane cutters were present at the National Cane Cutters Competition yesterday at the Guardian Life headquarters in New Kingston.
G-G - an objective thinker
ON THURSDAY, February 10, The Gleaner Company paid tribute to Governor-General Sir Howard Cooke for his outstanding support to its various initiatives over the years.
Loan bureau considers cutting rates
LENICE BARNETT, executive director of the Students' Loan Bureau (SLB), said on Tuesday that the Bureau is considering reducing the 16 per cent interest rate it currently charges students on its loans.
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