Quake rattles nerves
A MODERATE EARTHQUAKE, measuring 5.1 on the Richter Scale, shook the island on Sunday night, leaving two houses destroyed and several others damaged. The earthquake occurred at 10:58 p.m.
... Most powerful since 1993
THE MAGNITUDE 5.1 earthquake that shook the island Sunday night has left some residents still quivering. The tremor was the most powerful to hit Jamaica since 1993.
Jackson walks free
SANTA MARIA, California (AP): A JURY acquitted Michael Jackson yesterday of molesting a 13-year-old cancer survivor at his Neverland ranch, exonerating the pop star who insisted he was the victim of a conspiracy plot.
Schools beef up security
SEVERAL SCHOOLS across the island have been forced to implement tighter security measures following recent invasions by gunmen which have left both students and teachers in fear.
Charges by tomorrow in child sex abuse case
THE POLICE yesterday said that they hoped to charge at least two of four caregivers accused of sexually abusing children under their care in children's homes and places of safety by Wednesday.
No arrests in double murders
THE POLICE say they have made no arrests in the two double murders that took place in central Kingston Saturday night and Sunday morning. >"We are still investigating; we have definite leads..."
Clarke snubs Bartlett's beef ban call
AGRICULTURE MINISTER Roger Clarke has described as premature, calls from Opposition Member of Parliament (MP), Dr. St. Aubyn Bartlett, for the reimposition of a ban on beef imported from the United States.
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