Opposition urges action against overweight trailers
THE GOVERNMENT has failed to live up to a promise from Minister of Justice, Senator A.J. Nicholson, who had assured the Opposition that the state would provide an outline of its proposed action against operators of heavy trailers...
Orville Taylor quits broadcasting group
SOCIOLOGIST DR. Orville Taylor, who was recently appointed as chairman of the fledgling Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ). has resigned. Dr. Taylor, whose resignation takes effect today, spoke of the difficulty of being chairman...
$10m upgrade for Kellits water supply
THE WATER supply system in Kellits, Clarendon, is being upgraded at a cost of $10 million. It will also benefit the nearby communities of Crofts Hill, Pate, Shooter, Rhoden Hall, Corner and Croft Gate.
Ministry of Education targets special needs kids
MINISTER OF Education, Youth and Culture, Maxine Henry-Wilson, has said that increased effort would be placed on identifying and catering to 'special needs students' as an integral part of the thrust to transform the education sector.
Jones new Permanent Sercretary in Youth
MARIA JONES, former executive director of the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), is the new Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture.
Junor says health sector is a viable investment
OCHO RIOS, St. Ann: MINISTER OF Health John Junor is encouraging local entrepreneurs to consider the health sector as a viable area for investment.
'Organised crime a monster facing Ja'
SPANISH TOWN, St. Catherine: COMMISSIONER OF Police Lucius Thomas has said that organised crime has become a monster in the last 10 years and is now a major problem facing the country.
Andem trial date to be set
A TRIAL date is to be set in the murder case against reputed gang leader 42-year-old Joel Andem and his two co-accused when they return to court on May 26.
Bluefields schools participate in IT project
ROUGHLY 400 students, teachers and parents from eight educational institutions in the Bluefields area of Westmoreland are participating in an information technology project aimed at enhancing computer literacy and promoting sustainable community...
Juvenile centre a beacon of hope
THE HILL Top Juvenile Correctional Centre in St. Ann has been described as a beacon of hope for youngsters who have run afoul of the law. Staff at the facility have been working to achieve full rehabilitation of the wards...
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