Damage to gorge triggers fare hike
THE CLOSURE of the Bog Walk gorge in St. Catherine because of damage wreaked by Hurricane Dennis has resulted in a hike in fares charged by bus and taxi operators.
Gaming body to destroy unregistered machines
THE BETTING, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is threatening to destroy 144 unregistered gaming machines in their possession if their owners do not pay the relevant fees to have the machines released.
Security Minister stresses US, Jamaica cooperation in drug fight
WASHINGTON, CMC: NATIONAL SECURITY Minister, Dr. Peter Phillips, has called for increased collaboration between Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries and the United States in combating the illegal drug trade and other security concerns in the region.
Guns seized in St. James
WESTERN BUREAU: TWO MEN have been charged in connection with the seizure of four illegal firearms which were recovered in the Anchovy and Salt Spring areas of St. James on Sunday. Charges of illegal possession of firearm and ammunition were levelled...
Four fined for selling pharmaceuticals illegally
SPANISH TOWN, St. Catherine: FOUR MEN, facing a raft of charges under the Food and Drug Act, were fined a total of $550,000 in the Spanish Town Resident Magistrate's court yesterday.
More volunteers needed at the 'Y'
THE YMCA always needs volunteers but demand is outstripping supply. At its 21 Hope Road headquarters, there are more than a hundred children occupied in a range of activities.
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