Girls raped, murdered
TWO YOUNG girls, Shaneka Shakes, nine, and her friend, Shauna-Kay Ledgister, eight, were found raped and murdered in a cane field in the Town Head district in Burnt Savannah, Westmoreland, yesterday.

Nembhard to be extradited to US
A JAMAICAN policeman is to be extradited along with five other men, including 52-year-old St. Ann businessman Norris 'Deedo' Nembhard, to face drug charges in the United States.

Cops seize guns in south St Andrew
TWO 9MM Taurus pistols and five rounds of ammunition were yesterday seized from Jones Town and Admiral Town in south St. Andrew, during a massive joint police-military operation.

Government agencies under probe - Police say many involved in car-stealing ring
THE POLICE said yesterday that their probe into a recently unearthed car-stealing ring included the operations of several state agencies, such as the Inland Revenue Department, as well as a few insurance companies.

Construction of new fishing complex at a standstill
PLANS BY the Government to construct a new fishing complex for fisher folk along the Portmore Causeway has hit a snag as the developers of the project await the relevant permits to begin construction.

Volunteers wanted for growing demand
THE VOLUNTARY sector needs more volunteers to cope with an over-whelming demand for its service, said representatives of voluntary groups attending yesterday's Gleaner-hosted breakfast meeting.

Support for Civic Dialogue
REPRESENTATIVES OF several organisations on Tuesday night pledged their commitment to support the work of the Civic Dialogue for Democratic Governance project in Jamaica, as part of efforts to unite against the forces of crime...

BSI to probe Kid Lane shooting
THE BUREAU of Special Investigation (BSI) has been called on to probe what residents claimed to be another controversial killing by the police. The shooting occurred in the Kid Lane area of St. Andrew South...

Judge orders conditions to bail of 'Cornwall 10'
WESTERN BUREAU: SENIOR RESIDENT Magistrate Winsome Henry on Wednesday ordered conditions to be attached to the bail of the 10 former employees of the Cornwall Regional Hospital charged with conspiracy to defraud the institution of $2.3 million.