Deportee denied wish to visit dying son
A JAMAICAN father's wish to see his dying son, who is on a respirator in a New York City hospital, is unlikely to come true because of his criminal record. The man, Garland Douglas, was deported from the United States six months ago...

Suspect in St Elizabeth cop killing held
A SUSPECT who the police believe can assist them with the investigation of the killing of Sergeant Jassett Seville in St. Elizabeth on Sunday, was picked up yesterday during an early morning operation...

Mayors on a mission
THE MAYORS of Kingston and Spanish Town have embarked on a drive to rid their parishes of illegal activities since Sunday. Kingston's Mayor, Desmond McKenzie again signalled the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation's (KSAC) zero-tolerance approach...

Confusion over lists mars students loan processing
THOUSANDS OF students flocked the Students' Loan Bureau (SLB) at the Mutual Life Centre in New Kingston, yesterday to apply for loans before the Friday deadline.

Potable water for all by 2010
THE JAMAICAN Government is working to ensure that by 2010, all Jamaican households, urban and rural, have access to potable water and adequate sanitation.

Selection was totally legitimate - Hylton
FORMER TRADE minister, Anthony Hylton, who is among candidates vying to represent the People's National Party (PNP) as MP in Western St. Andrew, yesterday defended the way he was selected as constituency chairman last December.

Kingston teacher honoured in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Georgia: THELMA WELHAM, an international exchange teacher from Kingston, is being honoured in the United States as an outstanding cultural ambassador for excellence in educating U.S. students about Jamaica's culture.

Residents protest against man's arrest
SPANISH TOWN: A ROADBLOCK was mounted on the Old Harbour Road main road on Sunday, following the arrest of Ricardo Gordon, otherwise called 'Jah Jah' of Homestead, St. Catherine.