God help us! - State seeking
aid from Church
to tackle crime
AS THE incidence of violent crime spirals, national security officials have been holding closed-door meetings with church leaders to solicit their assistance in curbing the murderous impulse in the society.
Portmore toll impasse goes to Supreme Court
PORTMORE RESIDENTS yesterday filed a suit in the Supreme Court seeking orders to bar the government from implementing any toll for the use of the Portmore Causeway. They are also seeking an order to prevent the government from demolishing...
Controversial anti-terror bill up for debate
PARLIAMENT IS scheduled to debate the controversial Terrorism Prevention Bill today, despite an unfavourable minority report submitted by Opposition members of the committee which examined the legislation last year.
CPTC celebrates 21st year
THE CREATIVE Production and Training Centre Limited (CPTC) is hoping to use its 21st anniversary as a platform from which it can review its performance to date and chart its future directions. Dr. Hopeton Dunn, chairman and chief executive officer of...
Compton back in charge of St Lucia's opposition
CASTRIES, St. Lucia CMC: FORMER ST. Lucia Prime Minister, Sir John Compton, has returned to the leadership of the opposition United Workers Party (UWP), which he founded in 1964.
Stronger crime-fighting policy needed, says Shields
LESS THAN a week after receiving a baptism of fire in the troubled east Kingston community of Bryden Street, Deputy Commissioner Mark Shields has called for more effective crime-fighting strategies.
Airmail security under review
THE POSTAL Corporation of Jamaica (PostCorp) yesterday began an international airport mail security review, which is expected to be completed by Friday. The review is being conducted by the Postal Service Action Group (PSAG), and aims to identify best...
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