Sugar factory tragedy - Technician killed in massive explosion at Long Pond
TRAGEDY STRUCK at the Long Pond Sugar Factory in Clarke's Town, Trelawny, yesterday afternoon when a technician was killed and another man seriously injured in a massive explosion which rocked a section of the factory.

New draft rules to govern Access to Information Act
Appeals Tribunal will deny the public the right to critical information, according to the Access to Information Advisory Committee of Stakeholders.

Foreign company sues government
MAHOE BAY Company Limited has sued the government over its alleged failure to pay for land adjacent to the Sangster International Airport which it had taken possession of in 2002.

The Throne Speech - 'We will not surrender to criminal elements'
THE GOVERNMENT will be redoubling its efforts this year to fight crime and violence with the introduction of new pieces of legislation to support its cause and continued pressure on criminals, including those with international connections.

Capital spending up - $346.3B Budget
THE GOVERNMENT will try to maintain about the same level of spending this financial year, based on the budget presented yesterday in Parliament by the Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Omar Davies.

Widespread internal changes for prison security - Reese
"A BOARD of Inquiry has been asked to investigate the incident and they are expected to complete the task in 14 days," said Commissioner of Corrections, Richard Reese, in response to the violent incident at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre...